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Projects with exemplary building enclosure systems, including ICFs, insulated metal panels, and other methods.

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Box Rib Wall Panels

PAC-CLAD Precision Series Wall Panels

August 3, 2020

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Petersen expands its family of PAC-CLAD Precision Series wall panels with the introduction of the Box Rib line. The four new Box Rib wall panels feature 87-degree rib angles and a variety of rib spacing patterns.

Metl-Span HPCI Barrier System Helps Speed up Construction on Award Winning Project

July 22, 2020

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Because time waits for no one, keeping enclosure time at a minimum was vital in the construction of the Solano County SB 1022 Classroom and Vocational Training Center in Fairfield, Calif. Building codes require the building be enclosed before much of the inside work begins, so Metl-Span’s HPCI Barrier Wall Panels were prescribed to keep construction moving along.

ATAS International 2019 Commercial Wall Winner

ATAS Announces Project of the Year Award Winners

June 10, 2020

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ATAS International has unveiled this year's winners of its Project of the Year awards, including best wall, roof and accents.

Office Blends High-Performance Systems with Design

June 3, 2020

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Traditional building materials are complemented by modern, high-performance, aluminum-framed curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems

Fieldhouse's Translucent Wall System Enhances Daylight

May 27, 2020

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The translucent building envelope maximizes natural lighting during the day and creates a soft glowing appearance when lit from the inside at night

Center Achieves LEED Gold with High-performance Curtainwall

May 8, 2020

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To realize the project's aesthetic, performance and sustainability goals, the glazing contractor installed a high-performance curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Barrier Systems in Rainscreen Assemblies

Passing the Water Penetration Test

John Chamberlin

May 6, 2020

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Considering weather events, changes in temperature, and building movement, it is unlikely that any building will remain 100 percent weatherproof. But with the right materials and assembly, extra steps can be taken to reduce the risk of damage under both normal and severe weather conditions

Architectural Water Testing

What Value Does ASTM E1105 Provide to Large Buildings?

Cory Wingelaar

April 20, 2020

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The topic of “architectural water testing” creates a lot of confusion among architects. This is because many architects who have worked on small to midsize commercial projects have likely never encountered it

Bird-Friendly Glass: Three Project Types You Haven’t Thought About

Avian-Friendly Architecture Expands Beyond the Sports Stadium

Jen Miret

April 6, 2020

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Recent legislative initiatives have helped bring bird-friendly design to the forefront of innovative facade architecture and fabrication

ABAA Site Quality Assurance for Air Barrier Installations

Peter Spafford

December 23, 2019

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

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Don't Let an Outdated Cold-Formed Steel Specification Kill a Good Project

Incorrect specifications can lead to massive cost overruns, change orders, schedule delays and even legal exposure. On the other hand, when done correctly, specifications can reduce risks to project success. This webinar will review the evolution that has recently occurred in the building codes and standards, specifically those that affect cold-formed steel framing. Read More

This webinar will evaluate the performance and ability to repair field-aged TPO roof membranes, review in-service performance of TPO roof membranes in various climates throughout the U.S., and assess tools to determine when it is appropriate to specify TPO roof membranes.

Don't Let an Outdated Cold-Formed Steel Specification Kill a Good Project

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Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

This is a comprehensive manual that goes beyond codes and standards, providing expert guidance in design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster and drywall.

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Building Enclosure

Summer 2020

The 2020 issue comes with a CEU on parapets, tips for planning acoustics, roof protection, and a virtual roundtable on how the construction industry has been affected by the pandemic.

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