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S-5! Improves PV kit
Posted April 6, 2010

The newly improved S-5-PV Kit by S-5! is a rail-free, metal roof solar panel installation assembly. The embossed S-5-Mounting Disk with a module guide...

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Direct Metals adds PVC coated wire mesh product
Posted April 5, 2010

Direct Metals Company, LLC adds PVC Coated Wire Mesh to their wire mesh product line. It is a coated welded wire which can handle...

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Valspar introduces applicator program
Posted April 4, 2010

The Valspar extrusion coatings group announces the release of a new applicator program designed to assist architects and building owners source quality aluminum extrusions...

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Architectural Building Components reaches into Far East
Posted March 31, 2010

Architectural Building Components, Houston, has entered into a strategic alliance with Woo Jung Corp., Seoul, Korea, to expand its unique standing-seam metal roof systems...

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ASHRAE adjusts metal building insulation standards
Posted March 31, 2010

On January 12, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, published a press release acknowledging that the thermal performance representations in...

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Chief Buildings achieves IAS AC472 accreditation
Posted March 31, 2010

Chief Buildings is pleased to announce that its manufacturing facilities have received International Accreditation Service AC472 accreditation. IAS AC472 is a new high-quality standard...

This Month’s Features

The Benefits of DfMA in the Acceleration of Building Construction

DfMA is a strategic approach that optimizes the design process to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and assembly, ultimately leading to cost savings and faster...
Busting The Myth that Metal Roofs Hurt Wi-Fi and Cellular Signals

U.S. and Canadian homeowners are turning to residential metal roofs for plenty of good reasons. Metal roofs can last more than 50 years. They...
How Smart Material Handling Drives Construction Success

Competent contractors look for any efficiency that gives them an edge without sacrificing quality. To that end, efficient material handling has emerged as a...
Bifold Doors or Hydraulic Doors: It is the Customer’s Choice

Two popular options are bifold doors and hydraulic doors. Each door style has advantages and can be a great choice for different projects and...