Cambridge Architectural, Cambridge, Mass., manufactures its metal mesh in these steps.
The new DBI-SALA 50-Foot Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline from Capital Safety features a 420-pound weight capacity, FAST-Line field replaceable lifeline and dual-mode rescue capability.
Solatube International Inc.’s new Metal Roof Flashing features a round-edge, leak-proof design that reduces the exposed surface area by 50 percent compared to traditional flashings.
McNichols’ Aura stainless steel wire mesh was used as guardrail infill panels in the pedestrian connector system in the atrium at Yale University’s Rosenkranz Hall.
Oslo’s mountain, Holmenkollen, boasts a ski jump clad with stainless steel woven metal mesh.
The Impulse nightclub features a translucent backdrop of Aurora Borealis from Cascade Coil Drapery.
Chicago Metallic Corp. has introduced MetalScapes Wire Metal Mesh ceiling panels.
Outwater Plastics Industries + Architectural Products by Outwater has introduced stainless steel woven wire cloth.
Simpson Strong-Tie’s Quik Drive PROPP150 auto-feed screw driving system uses collated screw strips to eliminate fastener waste and provide a strong connection.
Knight Wall Systems Inc. has launched the CI-Girt, a rainscreen system that accommodates continuous rigid insulation on the exterior to increase a structure’s energy efficiency.
Móz Designs’ decorative perforated panels are constructed from 80 percent post-industrial recycled aluminum and are designed for use in interior retail and commercial applications.
Dri-Design has introduced Ombrae Imaging Technology, which uses computer software to cut 3-D pixels into Dri-Design panels.
Metl-Span has introduced the CFR Retro-Seam, an insulated metal standing seam roof panel that features the Roof Hugger sub-purlin system.
Citadel Architectural Products Inc. has introduced its Envelope 2000 D-RV, a deep-reveal attachment system that combines shop-fabricated and field-assembled methods.
Refreshed for 2010 with 11 new colors, the Tints Collection from Chemetal offers updated palettes.
MetalTech-USA’s MT Select Series Zinc flat lock panels comprise six different zinc interlocking tiles that are pre-manufactured and stocked in the warehouse.
Centria has introduced FormaBond II, a complete metal composite wall system that is installation ready and lightweight.
Chicago Metallic has introduced SpanAir Plank Ceiling Systems, SpanAir Clip-in Ceiling Panels and SpanAir Torsion Spring Ceiling Panels.
The EverSeal Roof Repair Tape by OMG Roofing Products can be used on a variety of architectural metal and construction materials.
Capital Safety has updated its portable guardrail system to feature lightweight bases with ergonomic handles, four rail receptacles and built-in toe-board brackets that allow many configurations.
Atas International’s two new horizontal wall panels—Versa-Seam and Versa-Lok—are designed to offer architectural appeal in a horizontal configuration.
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Metal wall panels are among the most widely used products in the metal construction and architecture industry.
The structure uses Double-Lok roof panels from Houston-based MBCI.
Vulcraft of New York Inc., part of the Charlotte, N.C.-based Nucor Corp., supplied approximately 160 tons of joist and girders.
The building’s entrance incorporates a 20-foot-tall curtainwall with clear aluminum frames and tinted green glass alongside the 15-foot-tall aluminum-plated rainscreen system.
Houston-based Metallic Building Co. manufactured the pre-engineered metal building and the 24-gauge Double-Lok standing seam roofing system.
McHenry-based Metalmaster Roofmaster manufactured and installed 10,000 square feet of Fully Adhered EPDM Membrane Roofing from Firestone Building Products, Indianapolis.
The structure utilizes more than 37,000 square feet of Lewisville, Texas-based Metl-Span CF architectural wall panels.
The walls consist of 1,800 square feet of Dri-Design 0.050-inch aluminum panels with a silver metallic finish.
The building incorporates 6,000 square feet of VMZ standing seam in Pigmento green by VMZinc, Raleigh, N.C.
The lower two floors were constructed with a load-bearing stud-wall system using 16-gauge galvanized steel studs sheathed with horizontally installed Betco 236R galvanized steel panels from Betco Inc.
About 4,000 lineal feet of Web Seal tape from Eternabond, Mundelein, Ill., was used to repair the laps on the metal roof.
The buildings were manufactured by Chief Buildings of Grand Island, Neb.
This 24,558-square-foot project utilized a StarShield roof system in Galvalume, along with DuraRib wall system in charcoal gray from Star Building Systems, Oklahoma City.
Morin, Fontana, Calif., supplied 360,000 square feet of 20-gauge Morin MR-36 Kynar special color roofing and siding.
Centria, Moon Township, Pa., manufactured the metal components for this project.
About 47,132 square feet of aluminum roofing panels/extrusions/flashing are used from Corus Building Systems, London.
Alpolic Materials, Chesapeake, Va., supplied 15,000 square feet of PE core, 4-mm ACM in mist white.
Cambridge Architectural, Cambridge, Md., manufactured 23,580 square feet of its Parkade mesh system in a Mid-Balance pattern.
This 19,928-square-foot structural steel project used Ultra-Dek standing seam roof system from Metallic Building Co., Houston, which features an interlocking snap seam.
Approximately 100,000 square feet of Pac-Clad Snap-Clad Panels from Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Petersen Aluminum Corp. were used in the major tear-off and re-roof project.
This project used a custom metal building from Star Building Systems, Oklahoma City.
Lexington, Ky.-based Big Ass Fans manufactured six 8-foot fans that are suspended from the 35-foot ceiling.
Both schools use a total of 18,200 square feet of MetalWorks DH700 and MetalWorks Vector Ceilings from Lancaster, Pa.-based Armstrong Ceilings.
The original building was updated with about 11,500 square feet of Metafor MFP120 wall panels from Atas International Inc., Allentown, Pa.
Ceco Building Systems, Columbus, Miss., manufactured 45,000 square feet of 24-gauge MAP medium bronze in Kynar roof panels.
Tampa-based McNichols Co. supplied 1,000 square feet of decorative custom Aura stainless steel wire cloth that was used to produce 95 individual panels.
The project features a 75-by-175-by-24-foot Ancaster, Ontario-based Robertson Building Systems building.
About 600 square feet of Woburn, Mass.-based Rheinzink 1-mm, 20-gauge preweathered blue-gray reveal panels adorn the building.
The 6-story portion of the building uses 12,000 square feet of Lewisville, Texas-based Metl-Span CF-32 Architectural Flat insulated panels installed horizontally.
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In November, the Arlington, Va.-based Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2011 economic forecast for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industry.
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The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council has introduced LEED Automation, a new program that is designed to streamline and create capacity for the LEED building certification process.
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The Glenview, Ill.-based Metal Construction Association has established the Patrick R. Bush Service Award to honor Pat Bush, a longtime MCA board member who passed away suddenly in 2010.
Metal Sales Manufacturing has unveiled a new website.
The American Iron and Steel Institute has endorsed a cold-formed steel textbook.
Butler Manufacturing introduces a new website.
ORNL research indicates energy advantages to using metal roof systems.
Retired general and former secretary of state, Colin L. Powell, will give the keynote address at Greenbuild 2010 in Chicago.
For the first time since January 2008, the AIA Architecture Billings Index indicates growth.
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Kingspan Insulated Panels merges its U.S. and Canadian businesses.
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Centria recognizes commitment and excellence.
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PPG joins the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster.
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USGBC announced the foundation of a new green schools initiative.
Lewisville, Texas-based Metl-Span has updated its website to include comprehensive information regarding compliance with FM Global 4881 standards.
EagleView Technologies, Bothell, Wash., has released a solar roofing report for solar integrators, solar installers and the roofing industry.
Fabral, Lancaster, Pa., has expanded its online video library. The online installation videos are narrated by members of the Fabral engineering team.
American Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala., and building partner Atlantic Contract Systems, Newbury, Mass., have provided an engineered steel building exhibit to be displayed for one year in Boston.
Columbus, Neb.-based Behlen Building Systems recently held a grand opening celebration at its newly opened sales and engineering office in Meridian, Idaho.
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Atas International Inc. has updated its ISO certification from ISO 9001:2000 to ISO 9001:2008, which specifies the requirements for a quality management system.
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Rheinzink America Inc. has joined APPA, the professional trade organization formerly known as the Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges.
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The Glenview, Ill.-based MCA Program Committee is looking for member volunteers who want to help with the planning of the annual and semi-annual meetings.
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Metalmag.com recently updated its online calendar with up to date events.
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At 51.3 for the third quarter of 2010, the Nonresidential Construction Index is in growth territory for the second quarter in a row.
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Brazil is slated to become a net importer of steel during the next three to five years.
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New AISC Guide Released
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The second-annual SteelDay will take place September 24.
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Behlen Mfg. Co. has acquired EagleSpan Steel Structures LLC.
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Former Atlas International vice president Jim Bush has joined the Metal Construction Association's board of directors. Meanwhile, the association has tapped Trespa North America product manager Andy Williams to be its director of codes and standards.
The TE-3000 Thermoelectric Alloy Sorter from Koslow Scientific Co. is used to inspect critical piping, flanges, tanks, bearings and finished parts.
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The World Steel Association, Brussels, Belgium, has published the 2010 Steel Statistical Yearbook.
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Lancaster, Pa.-based Fabral now offers two of its ten American Institute of Architects accredited continuing education seminars online via Hanley Wood’s online University.
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Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, Deland, Fla., has launched two redesigned websites for audiences in the U.S. and Canada.
Unique metal structure enhances and reacts to its environment.
OMG has introduced the Height Adjustable Strut Model PipeGuard for applications requiring support for multiple small pipes in one location.