Avoid A Total Blowout
(05/21/2024)
Buildings need to be resilient in the face of both acute and chronic wind impacts, especially with the trends toward greater wind-pressure event intensity.
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Meeting Climate Change Expectations
(12/12/2023)
The worsening climate crisis, and the public policy and private investment response to it are placing new expectations on buildings.
This Month’s Features
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.
Daylighting for Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools
Today’s educational facilities must support cognitive performance, mental health, and physical safety, while operating under increasingly stringent codes and budget constraints. Natural daylight sits...
Building for the Future with Insulated Metal Panels
The quality of the materials used, their eco-responsible manufacturing process, and the panels’ superior insulating properties make them a greener solution that considerably reduces...
Architectural Expanded Metals
Ultimately, expanded metal offers a rare combination of design flexibility, robust performance, and environmental responsibility.