Rainer Huttenberger, Spokesman of the Sto Executive Board said: “We see SkyRise as an excellent partner to develop our future pre-fabrication activities as it pertains to the world-wide need for quality, speed and innovation in construction. We believe this investment allows SkyRise to focus on growth, and Sto to deliver superior value in products, process and innovation.”
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“The new site delivers a concise brand message with upgraded navigation and exciting new content that is customized for the customers, partners, employees and other audiences for all of our regions,” explains Maxim Koldyshev, Guardian Glass global commercial excellence manager. “We’re ready to share a new GuardianGlass.com that is engaging, informative, helpful and, we hope, inspiring in how we explore the wonders of glass.”
Read More“The ability to supply Geometrik wood ceiling systems complements our stone wool tile offering, providing architects, designers and building owners with design-led, high-performing acoustical solutions with a natural aesthetic,” said John Medio, president of Rockfon North America.
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YKK AP America recognized its top performers of 2018 during its annual meeting at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Ga. Michelle Pearson becomes first female to win the President’s Award and Orlando takes home Branch of the Year for second consecutive year.
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Representatives of Vitro Glass, North America’s largest glass manufacturer, will provide information and educational materials from American Bird Conservancy (ABC), which estimates that up to one billion birds die in the United States each year in collisions with glass windows and walls. Christine Sheppard, Ph.D., glass collisions program director, ABC, said her organization is excited to partner with Vitro Glass on this initiative. “The best way to build a bird-friendly building is to think about birds at the start of the design process,” she explained. “It is vital to increase the number of glass options that are both bird-friendly and visually appealing so that we make it as easy as possible for talented architects to create a range of bird-friendly buildings, from homes to skyscrapers. This is a chance to show that bird-friendly architecture is not an add-on, but a design strategy that creates beautiful, functional buildings.”
Read MoreThe Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, released a new report focused on resiliency titled The Real Value of Resilient Construction. The report demonstrates through historical data, evidence from external sources, and comparisons of building materials that resilient design and construction built with concrete leads to longer lasting buildings due to concrete’s ability to stand up to normal wear and tear and resistance to extreme weather events.
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The Health Product Declaration (HPD) Collaborative has released HPD Open Standard Version 2.2, the latest update to its industry-leading open standard for transparency and reporting for building product contents and associated health information. This update introduces a major new feature – the Supplier HPD, a specification and methodology for enabling standard-based ingredient reporting and transparency throughout the building product supply chain. Using the HPD Open Standard, manufacturers are able to provide accurate, reliable and consistent information to decision makers – architects, designers, building owners – to enable the selection of products featuring transparency and healthier building materials.
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MGM Springfield has received the world’s first United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) New Construction Platinum level certification for a gaming resort. Working closely with state and city officials, as well as the local community, MGM Resorts committed to designing and building a property that exemplifies the Company’s values in support of environmental sustainability and positive social impact while honoring local history and architecture.
Read MoreThe Switzer Group is pleased to announce the addition of Sabrina Pagani to its New York City-based team. As Principal, Pagani will lead projects across the media, corporate, technology, and academic sectors with an unrivaled, cross-disciplinary approach. Overseeing a number of high profile workplace interiors, Pagani’s role ensures that each concept is both energetic and effective.
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The new High Street Residence Hall at Dickinson College, showcases modern student living inside, and a zinc façade in durable, distinctive and sustainable RHEINZINK cladding, on the outside. As the first residence constructed in 40 years on the historic Pennsylvania campus, High Street opened in Aug. 2018, and in Jan. 2019, earned LEED® Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.
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