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AAMA releases new standard test method of static loading and impact on exterior shading devices

AAMA releases new standard test method of static loading and impact on exterior shading devices

Posted by | Mar 24, 2017 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released a new document to provides a standard laboratory procedure for exterior shading devices and the project-specific evaluation of downward static ice and snow loads, and impacts on them from falling ice or snow. AAMA 514-16, the “Standard Test Method of Static Loading and Impact on Exterior Shading Devices,” uses sandbags to simulate downward loads from ice and snow to test shading devices.

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February construction starts advance 2 percent

February construction starts advance 2 percent

Posted by | Mar 24, 2017 | 0 |

At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $706.4 billion, new construction starts in February rose 2% from the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. This was the second straight monthly increase, following a 15% hike in January, as construction starts regained the upward track following four consecutive monthly declines to close out 2016.

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Crayola Experience at the Mall of America adorned with colorful floor

Crayola Experience at the Mall of America adorned with colorful floor

Posted by | Mar 23, 2017 | 0 |

Crayola, best known for its iconic crayons and markers, recently expanded the brand’s Crayola Experience attraction to a third location. Located in the equally iconic Mall of America®, the newest location follows in the footsteps of the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA (the home of Crayola crayons since 1903) and Crayola Experience Orlando, and takes inspiration from the brand’s 1,500 proprietary products and technologies.

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Haks has named Alberto Villaman, P.E., as its new president

Posted by | Mar 23, 2017 | 0 |

HAKS, a full-service consulting engineering firm headquartered in New York City with nearly 700 employees, has named Alberto Villaman, P.E., as its new president. Villaman will oversee the firm’s operations in its 15 corporate offices throughout the U.S., and international offices in India and Bahrain.

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Fluoropolymer coatings brighten Mesa Community College Student Services Center

Fluoropolymer coatings brighten Mesa Community College Student Services Center

Posted by | Mar 22, 2017 | 0 |

Designed by the award-winning firm ARCHITECTS hanna gabriel wells to earn LEED® Gold certification, the center features a series of terraced interior and exterior spaces that function as communal gathering hubs. An open four- story atrium adds wayfinding visibility and fosters interaction among students, faculty and administrators, as well as the school’s academic departments.

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Sherwin-Williams and Valspar Extend Term of Merger Agreement

Posted by | Mar 21, 2017 | 0 |

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) and The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) today announced that they have extended the termination date of the definitive agreement under which Sherwin-Williams will acquire Valspar for $113 per share in an all-cash transaction, from March 21, 2017 to June 21, 2017.

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Dean Lewis has retired from AAMA

Posted by | Mar 21, 2017 | 0 |

A long-time staff member at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has retired. AAMA Technical Manager, Training and Education, Dean Lewis retired from the association as of the end of 2016.

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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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