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Alcoa helps launch Green Products institute
Posted May 25, 2010

Alcoa, an early adopter of Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C) certification for its Kawneer architectural aluminum products, joined in the launch of the Green Products Innovation Institute,...

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Big Ass Fans move outdoors
Posted May 25, 2010

Big Ass Fans, Lexington, Ky., has introduced the Isis outdoor series. The new outdoor rated series features ceiling-mounted Isis for covered areas and pole-mounted...

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Policymakers can spur greener buildings, report says
Posted May 25, 2010

A report recently released by the U.S. Green Building Council and co-sponsored by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, Chantilly, Va.,...

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ABC announces Excellence in Design Awards
Posted May 23, 2010

Dobson Sheet Metal & Roofing of Mobile, Ala. and Copper Construction Company Inc. of Vidalia, Ga. were recently awarded American Buildings Co. Excellence in...

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Face Fastened Solution from Alcoa
Posted May 20, 2010

The latest innovation in façade cladding from Alcoa Architectural Products, Eastman, Ga., provides architects with a stylish new option for projects under 40 feet...

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CSI forms alliance with GreenWizard
Posted May 18, 2010

GreenWizard Inc., Charleston, S.C., and the Construction Specifications Institute, Alexandria, Va., today announced that GreenWizard will adopt CSI’s formats, and the two organizations will...

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,...