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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

Located on the popular Water Street, the development features micro-sized studios and one-bedroom apartments in a rhythmic building clad in high density polypropylene core

As a glass-clad building, people walking by the new Opera Center can get a glimpse into the inner-workings of the building’s activities

Historically, LEED has prompted teams to purchase “green power” via qualified renewable energy credits to account for a certain proportion of the project’s anticipated electricity usage.

Considered the nation's first multi-level sports complex, HyVee Arena adaptively reused the historic Kemper Arena's single-level venue transforming it into a modern, four-level, multi-functional, 10,000-seat recreational facility in Kansas City