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Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.7% in May
Posted July 1, 2021

National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.7% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census...

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SAF’s C-4000 Series Rainscreen System Deemed NFPA 285 Compliant
Posted July 1, 2021

SAF recently completed the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 testing and passed for its C-4000 Series, a drained and back-ventilated aluminum composite material...

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ULI Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift to Support Urban Land Institute Educational Initiatives
Posted June 30, 2021

The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global research and education organization focused on shaping the future of the built environment for transformative impact in...

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CFSEI Announces 2021-2022 Executive Committee Members
Posted June 29, 2021

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2021-2022 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the...

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MBMA Updates Environmental Product Declarations
Posted June 29, 2021

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released revised environmental product declarations (EPDs) for three metal building product categories: primary rigid framing, secondary framing,...

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Texas Architect Alfred Vidaurri Jr. Inducted as NCARB President
Posted June 29, 2021

Alfred Vidaurri Jr., NCARB, NOMA, FAIA, of Fort Worth, Texas, was inducted as the president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)...

This Month’s Features

Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye

While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems

A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...
Mastering Metal Composite Material (MCM)

MCM is not just a material; it is an opportunity to transform architectural intent into built reality.
The Resiliency of Stone-coated Steel Roofing

By combining the steel composition, panel profile, and installation methods, a stone-coated steel roof can carry more weight from snow than other roofing options,...