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Western Specialty Contractors Updates St. Louis Corporate Headquarters with Custom Sheet Metal Rainscreen

Civil + Structural Engineer

Architectural sheet metal panels, like ACM and MCM, are becoming an increasingly popular exterior cladding option for new construction and building renovations. ACM/MCM is a lightweight composite material consisting of two aluminum cover sheets and a fire-rated core. The design possibilities are endless.”

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Harnessing concrete masonry for climate-friendly buildings

Construction Specifier

In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials. Concrete block masonry and architectural block masonry also support resilient buildings. The location of the rebar, when fully grouted, provides adequate protection for a single wythe masonry wall, 95 mm (3.7

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Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

GCP Applied Technologies

Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

It includes an owner’s bedroom on the opposite end of the rear elevation that fully embraces the valley, and walls of glass at the home’s entry and along the back of the house that showcase a through-view to the lights of Las Vegas and the mountain range beyond. Project specs: The New American Home 2024 Location: Ascaya , Henderson, Nev. “I

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

BDC Network

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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SAFTI FIRST Architectural Glass Products Bring Exciting Innovations for the Architectural Community

Safti First

With many years of experience, over sixty in the architectural glazing industry, we have learned that innovation is a necessity to growth and success both for our clients and ourselves. SAFTI FIRST has responded to these requests for innovation in our systems and our manufacturing capabilities to bring these glazing innovations to fruition.