Articles Tagged with ''fabricating''

A Forest in the Façade

Where High-Performance Durability Meets Artistic Visions

April 29, 2026

After forty years, moisture and water infiltration had compromised the facade, and the Anchorage School District wanted a high-performance solution capable of withstanding the rigors of the Alaskan climate.

FGIA Updates Guidelines for Identification of Visual Obstructions in IGU Cavity Spaces

IGMA TM-3100-26

April 21, 2026

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has released an advisory guideline intended for use by those who design, specify, fabricate and install insulating glass units, as well as end-users in commercial buildings, residential properties and single-family homes.

Parkland Moody Outpatient Center exterior at night

Vitro Architectural Glass and Fabricator Network Celebrate Decades of Solarban Glass Innovation and Growth

Upcoming Vitro Certified Network meeting marks 25 years since inaugural gathering

April 16, 2026

Vitro Architectural Glass and its Vitro Certified Network of fabricators, located throughout North America, are celebrating 25 years of continuous innovation behind Solarban solar control low-e glass.

Seattle-based Olson Kundig designs building on corner

Glass Combines with Brick to Help Blend New Office Structure with Historic Seattle Neighborhood

To strike the right blend of modernism and historical preservation, the architects thoughtfully designed four different window types

April 6, 2026

In searching for the perfect combination of building materials and styles to create a striking façade while honoring the district’s storied past, the design team tested countless samples and building mockups, and constructed full-scale, two-story brick façades.

2026 PCI Chair Cheryl Lang receives the ceremonial gavel from outgoing 2025 PCI Chair Carlos Cerna.

PCI Honors Members, Installs New Leader at Convention

Cheryl Lang, president and CEO of Tindall Corporation, was installed as the new PCI board chair and members attended a variety of special events, all while keeping busy at their committee meetings.

March 25, 2026

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) held a successful and busy 2026 PCI Convention February 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo.

International Women’s Day in Design

The Power in Female Representation in the AEC Industry

Katherine Chan, MSFE

Lindsay Lewis

March 16, 2026

From landmark cultural institutions to industry leadership, Katherine Chan shares how mentorship, collaboration, and sustainability are reshaping both the built environment and the path for women in engineering.

FGIA Recognizes Industry Leaders for Excellence During 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony

Awards were presented primarily by the previous year’s winners

March 4, 2026

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated winners at the Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception at the end of the second day of the 2026 FGIA Annual Conference in Huntington Beach, California.

Guardian Glass Honors Customers at Annual Commercial Project Awards Celebration

Winners were selected by glass industry leaders

March 3, 2026

Guardian Glass North America honored the glaziers and fabricators whose essential work brings a wide range of commercial facilities to life during its 9th annual Commercial Project Awards celebration March 2 in Louisville, Kentucky.

high-design, complex architectural features for multiple applications including ceilings, feature walls and facades.

Armstrong World Industries Announces Acquisition of Eventscape, Inc.

Expands Architectural Specialties Design and Fabrication Capabilities

February 19, 2026

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announced it has acquired Eventscape, Inc., a globally recognized design and fabrication company known for delivering complex, design-driven architectural environments.

From left to right, Phoebe McCorkindale, Ben Kweton and Phil Kweton of Sheet Metal Supply, along with Kevin Waldenstrom, a Grayslake Villate Trustee.

Sheet Metal Supply Receives Community Economic Development Award

The award is in recognition of the company’s “reinvestment in an unused facility representing a substantial investment in the Grayslake economy and the creation of new local job opportunities.”

February 4, 2026

Sheet Metal Supply, a national metal fabricator for the construction industry, was the unanimous winner of the 2025 Economic Development award at the Grayslake (Ill.) Area Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Ceremony.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.