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In 2020, AEC professionals will continue to see the major role technology plays in not only assisting in day-to-day tasks but also helping to promote collaboration between all project stakeholders

The Air Barrier Association of America founded its great reputation in building performance on a well-established Site Quality Assurance Program

For a new seven-story university residence hall on the shores of Lake Michigan north of Chicago, high-performing metal panels were the architects’ material of choice

In skyscraper-dense Midtown Manhattan, a new 62-story tower stands apart as one of the world’s most innovative new high-rises, according to recent recognition from a variety of international groups in architecture, engineering and urbanism

Because the reveal system is field-assembled, panels and extrusions can be onsite faster than shop-fabricated systems, saving time, labor and money

Just before installation, it was discovered that more than 5,000 square-feet of sheathing joints had inadvertently been treated using a silicone joint sealer

The original R-panel metal roofing on the plant, constructed in the 1970s, was recovered by a symmetrical standing seam roofing

Tracking the building for LEED Certification, the architect factored the environmental performance of glass into the energy budget calculations to optimize energy performance credits

Rooftop air terminals, informally called lightning rods, are the most visible element of a lightning protection system

The new metal roof installed on the city’s historic St. Patrick church meets both criteria, helping to secure the structure’s landmark status for decades to come