Hospitals, clinics, and other medical buildings with high-performance aluminum windows, fenestration, and framing systems combine an appealing, inviting appearance with daylight, outdoor views, indoor comfort, security, and energy efficiency.
Tag: Fenestration
At its Virtual Summer Summit earlier this month, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) hosted speakers assessing the state of the industry for both Canada and the United States.
Buildings Benefit from Rainscreen Designs of Windows
(02/28/2025)
Rainscreen systems route water out of wall assemblies. Applying rainscreen design principles produces benefits for fixed fenestration systems.
This Month’s Features
The 2025 Metal Construction News Project Excellence Awards
More than 110 projects submitted for this year’s Project Excellence Awards showcased the limitless possibilities of metal design.
How Building Codes Are Shaping the Future of Metal Roofing
Metal roofing components are increasingly recognized for their aesthetic and structural benefits and their vital role in protecting buildings against wind, rain, hail, fire,...
Breathe New Life into Old Metal Buildings
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, entrepreneurs built their dreams under roofs that offered little more than “shade and shelter.” Metal buildings were the...
Skilled Trades Easing the Transition from Military to Civilian Life
According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40 percent of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends, and...