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YKK AP appoints Ramsey Fadel to executive vice president and general manager of Erie Architectural Products Group

YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) today announced Ramsey Fadel as executive vice president and general manager of subsidiary, Erie Architectural Products Group (Erie AP). Fadel will now oversee day-to-day operations for Erie AP. He succeeds founder and president of Erie AP, Ron Stronks, who will retire from day-to-day operations to serve as a management consultant and continuing member of Erie Architectural Products Board of Directors, where he will provide invaluable strategic insight. 

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Builder Matt Risinger praises high-performing fenestrations of the future

A high-end builder in Austin, Texas, shared the fenestration trends he has seen in the U.S. when it comes to building performance during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Fall Conference. Matt Risinger is the host of the popular YouTube Channel, The Build Show, where he talks about building science, craftsmanship and best practices for building and remodeling.

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Sherwin-Williams expands high-performing commercial line with one-part urethane coating

Sherwin-Williams is expanding its high-performing Pro Industrial™ line with the introduction of Pre-Catalyzed Waterbased Urethane, a new single-component coating. Offering tough, flexible protection for a variety of commercial projects, the company stated the new coating has comparable performance to a two-part waterbased urethane with the ease of a single-component product, eliminating the need for on-site measuring and mixing.

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Montana Heritage Center in Helena

The design of the Montana Heritage Center in Helena, including a 66,000 square feet expansion and renovation to nearly 67,000 square feet of existing space, is led by Cushing Terrell and is anticipated to be completed in 2024. Taking inspiration from the state’s geology, the new expansion will appear to emerge from the earth, symbolically referencing the Lewis Overthrust, the geophysical collision of tectonic plates that drove one plate over another and helped to define Montana’s landscape.

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CertainTeed launches unified ceilings solution: CertainTeed Architectural

CertainTeed has announced the launch of a newly realigned ceilings resource focused on the commercial architecture and design industry. The move unites the full ceiling and wall product portfolios of CertainTeed, Hunter Douglas Ceiling & Wall Products, Norton Industries, and Decoustics under the umbrella of CertainTeed Architectural.

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Expert shares tips for safety awareness in the pandemic at FGIA Virtual Fall Conference

At the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Fall Conference, an industry professional with more than 36 years of health and safety experience shared his company’s best practices for keeping plant workers safe during the spread of COVID-19. Michael Cook, corporate safety director for Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, called on employers to do all they can to adapt workspaces and ensure their employees’ safety in the pandemic.

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EAH Housing announces the opening of Estrella Vista, a KTGY-designed transit-oriented affordable housing community

EAH Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit organization, announced the opening of Estrella Vista, a new affordable, transit-oriented, mixed-use, multifamily community. “Estrella Vista exemplifies how beautiful design and environmentally friendly features can be incorporated into a family-friendly, sustainable apartment community,” said Jessica Musick, principal in KTGY’s Oakland office.

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State-of-the-art Allegiant Stadium kicks off with PPG coatings

PPG yesterday announced that most of the Allegiant Stadium’s interior, exterior and structural surfaces were finished with PPG paints, coatings and specialty materials. “It’s been incredible to see a wide range of PPG coatings come together in the design and construction of Allegiant Stadium,” said Bryan Iams, PPG vice president, corporate and government affairs. “We are extremely proud that our paints, coatings and specialty materials have played a central role in the design and construction of this extraordinary facility.

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Dodge Momentum Index increases in September

The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, rose 3.7% in September. The Momentum Index has made steady, albeit slow, progress since hitting a nadir in June. In the third quarter, the Momentum Index gained 2.2% over the previous three months.

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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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