The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Consensus Construction Forecast panel has optimistic projections for nonresidential building spending in late 2023 and beyond. The panel, comprised of leading economic forecasters, is projecting that spending on...
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Clearing the Air with Standard
and Acoustical Smoke Vents
and Acoustical Smoke Vents
The metal vents were a critical component of the rebuild, as the structure destroyed by fire did not include smoke vents.

Perforated Metal, Expanded Possibilities
A multifamily project with exterior corridors, for instance, can use one perforated panel assembly to address fall protection, airflow, and privacy. A mixed-use structure...

Performance-Driven Perforation at the Desert Botanical Garden
Moving from perforation as finish to perforation as system is the design methodology that the Desert Botanical Garden campus helped develop.

Moving Beyond the “Box” Perception
with PEMBs
with PEMBs
In addition, the fabrication process can include downloading job-specific data directly from design software into automated manufacturing systems across multiple product lines. This data...


