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Vicwest to acquire majority interest in All Weather Insulated Panels
Posted January 23, 2011

Vicwest Income Fund, Oakville, Ontario, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in All Weather Insulated Panels, a well-known American manufacturer...

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W.S. Tyler provides LEED documentation
Posted January 23, 2011

Mentor, Ohio-based W.S. Tyler’s Stainless Steel Architectural Fabric supports sustainable building practices and the efforts used towards achieving LEED points, according to the LEED...

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James Binkley, FAIA, and David Burney, FAIA, Selected to Receive the 2011 American Institute of Architects Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture
Posted January 20, 2011

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected, James Binkley, FAIA, a federal agency leader and David Burney, FAIA, a New York City municipal...

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The American Institute of Architects select Five Recipients for the 2011 Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement
Posted January 19, 2011

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the recipients of the 2011 Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement. The award, to be presented at...

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ABI showing promise
Posted January 18, 2011

On the heels of its highest mark since 2007, the Architecture Billings Index jumped more than two points in December. As a leading economic...

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CFS industry forms association
Posted January 16, 2011

Cold-formed steel manufacturers, suppliers and contractors have formed the Steel Framing Industry Association, which will be headquartered in northern Virginia and opened for business...

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,...