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AAMA and WDMA Release Fenestration Market Studies
Posted May 7, 2012

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released the updated “2011/2012 Study of the U.S....

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New Kemper System Brochure
Posted May 7, 2012

A new brochure, “Excellence in Waterproofing, Roofing and Surfacing Technology,” is available from Kemper System America, Inc. for architects, building owners, property managers, consultants,...

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BlueScope sells Metl-Span to NCI
Posted May 2, 2012

BlueScope today announced the US$145 million sale of Metl-Span, its North American insulated metal panels business, to NCI Group, Inc. (“NCI”), a NYSE listed...

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Umicore partners with International Life Cycle Chair
Posted May 2, 2012

Polytechnique Montréal and ESG UQAM launched the International Life Cycle Chair, a research unit which is part of the globally renowned CIRAIG, the Interuniversity...

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VMZinc Launches Two New Facebook Pages
Posted May 2, 2012

VMZinc has launched two new Facebook pages to complement its original Facebook page: “VMZINCresidential and “VM ZINC for Architecture”. According to Dan Nicely, an...

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Chicago Metallic Corp. earns four Construction Excellence Awards
Posted May 1, 2012

Chicago Metallic Corp. earned four 2011 Construction Excellence Awards from the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA). These prestigious awards recognize CISCA members...

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,...