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GreenWizard, USGBC partner to deliver LEED automation with LEED Online
Posted September 26, 2011

GreenWizard, a web-based solution designed to simplify building material selection and management, announced a technology partnership with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of...

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AAMA, NPEA and NSA release joint specification on sunrooms
Posted September 25, 2011

An updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for sunrooms has been jointly released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the National Patio Enclosure...

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MG McGrath announces new distribution partnerships
Posted September 25, 2011

MG McGrath is now the CENTRIA dealer for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the western counties in Wisconsin. MG McGrath is committed to...

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Simpson Manufacturing Co. announces new chairman
Posted September 21, 2011

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. announced that Tom Fitzmyers will be its new chairman. Fitzmyers has been with the company since 1978 and has led...

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Tubelite Inc. hires new client development manager
Posted September 21, 2011

Walker, Mich.-based Tubelite Inc. names Wayne Storie, CSI-CCPR, as Tubelite’s client development manager serving Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. He works closely with...

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Architectural Billings Index turns positive
Posted September 20, 2011

On the heels of a period of weakness in design activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) took a sudden upturn in August. As a...

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,...