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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a document serving a recommended practice for determining test methodology for laboratory and field testing of exterior wall systems. The document pertains to products covered by an AAMA standard such as curtain walls, storefronts, window walls, and sloped glazing. AAMA 501-24, Methods of Test for Exterior Walls was last updated in 2015.
BD+C editors are now accepting submissions for the annual 75 Top Building Products awards. The winners will be featured in the November/December 2024 issue of Building Design+Construction.
BD+C Editors break down March's top 15 building products, from multifamily-focused electronic locks to recyclable plastic panels.
Renovation of the two properties, with 200 apartments for seniors, was financed through a special public/private arrangement.
CENTRIA President Mark Sherwin has announced his retirement beginning April 1, 2013. Sherwin has served as president of CENTRIA, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of architectural metal wall and roof systems, for more than 17 years.
Exterior of carbon-neutral demonstration building consists of hollow glass panels containing micro-algae "farms."
Parex USA, Inc., the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, Teifs, LaHabra, El Rey, and Merkrete, unveils two new Parex EIFS basecoats & adhesives – 121 Cool Base and 121 Dry HI (High Impact).
Coffee giant Starbucks is rolling out mini-stores with maximum local flavor, as part of an international pilot program.
Designers for the building aimed to create a positive environment for patients and visitors, and wanted to let in as much natural daylight as possible.
Nichiha USA, a manufacturer of fiber cement siding and cladding, will launch its new corporate identity Nov. 1 with the debut of a redesigned website.
Community rowing club chooses sustainable cladding for its modern rowing house
With features such as Nichiha's Illumination series panels, super-insulating glass units, and LED lighting, the new Golden Gate Bridge Pavilion not only boasts the bridge's famous international orange, but green sustainability as well
