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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

Flooring is the foundation of any interior, visually and functionally setting the tone for the space. Some hybrid carpets can perform more than 200 percent better than hard surfaces in Impact Insulation Class (IIC) ratings, which measure how well a flooring absorbs impact vibrations within a room and between floors of a building.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Building a better building envelope Achieving the well-balanced acoustic goal becomes challenging due to improvements in building envelopes, constructing demising assemblies for enhanced sound isolation, and quieter mechanical systems. Review post-construction installations for compliance and performance objectives.

IIC 64