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Month: February 2020

Vitro Architectural Glass names Martin Bracamonte Vice President, Operations

Posted by | Feb 21, 2020 | 0 |

Ricardo Maiz, president, Vitro Architectural Glass, said Bracamonte brings a wealth of leadership to his new post. “Martin has experience across a wide range of disciplines in the glass industry, from innovation to sales, operations and executive management,” he explained. “As a result, he understands the demands of our customers and end-users and offers an array of knowledge to help our organization meet and, ideally, surpass their expectations. We are pleased to add him to our team.”

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Perkins and Will welcomes new design principal in Austin

Posted by | Feb 21, 2020 | 0 |

Brad Wilkins has joined the Austin studio of Perkins and Will as a design principal. Wilkins has lectured worldwide at conferences and universities about sustainability research and implementation strategies, and is the only architect to hold the distinction of Fellow of the Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy (ELEEP) program of the Atlantic Council (US) and the Ecologic Institute (EU). He was among the first 2% of LEED Accredited Professionals in the world.  

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DLR Group adds mission critical leader

Posted by | Feb 21, 2020 | 0 |

“Mission critical is one of the fastest growing project types in the United States, and John adds a great depth of proven expertise in this technical sector to support our ever-expanding portfolio of work,” said DLR Group Principal Rodney Oathout, PE, CEM, LEED AP, global energy services leader. “He is a highly respected expert within the industry, presenting at national conferences and authoring numerous articles in industry publications, such as the ASHRAE Journal, 7×24 Exchange magazine, and Mission Critical magazine.” 

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Huntsman completes the acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla

Posted by | Feb 20, 2020 | 0 |

Huntsman Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla, a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications. 

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FGIA releases new Surface Temperature Assessment for Condensation Evaluation of Exterior Wall Systems

FGIA releases new Surface Temperature Assessment for Condensation Evaluation of Exterior Wall Systems

Posted by | Feb 20, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has developed a new document providing a standard procedure for the measurement of surface temperatures to be used in the condensation evaluation of exterior walls under laboratory conditions. “AAMA 501.9 is another optional test that can be performed in conjunction with a project specific curtain wall mock-up,” said Greg McKenna (Kawneer), vice chair of the Wall Mock-up Condensation Evaluation Work Group. “It uses a similar test apparatus to that used in AAMA 501.5, ‘Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior Walls.'”

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Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announces annual PCI Design Awards winners

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announces annual PCI Design Awards winners

Posted by | Feb 20, 2020 | 0 |

The PCI Design Awards, now in its 57th year, showcase the creative and innovative use of precast and prestressed concrete in a variety of applications. PCI also selects several projects for special awards that are judged on similar criteria to the building and transportation projects, as well as additional requirements, including industry advancement, sustainable design, technology, and designs using all-precast concrete solutions.

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Moseley Architects expands South Carolina presence

Posted by | Feb 20, 2020 | 0 |

Moseley Architects is expanding its footprint and establishing a new office in Charleston, South Carolina. Like the firm’s other locations, this office will provide clients with professional architecture and engineering services for educational, collegiate, municipal, senior living and multifamily housing projects.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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