The theme of this year's Metalcon is "Constant Evolution."
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Energy Information Administration confirms that buildings are the greatest consumers of energy in the U.S. and consequently create more than 40 percent of greenhouse-gas, or GHG, emissions.
Federal tax credits are available for commercial and mixed-use buildings that incorporate green elements and meet certain performance standards. These credits also apply to multi-unit and single-family residential new construction or remodeling projects that fit the high-performance building model.
If it's true that almost every challenge comes with an opportunity, why should high-performance construction be any different?
Today, designers are using architectural metal wall panels to create impressive facades and offer superior performance on buildings of all kinds in all markets.
For its Apollo space program, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, D.C., used reflective foil covering to create a radiant barrier for spacecrafts and spacesuits.
STEEL FRAMING IS gaining in popularity because of its high performance in severe weather conditions, minimal maintenance, and termite and mold resistance.