Registration for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Fall Conference is now open, with early bird rates available through Sept. 28. The Virtual Fall Conference will take place Oct. 6-8 and will feature updated market size and economic forecasts, as well as residential and commercial construction trends resulting from the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreVitro Architectural Glass announced that Heather Brion has been appointed the Western region national architectural manager team leader, replacing Dan Adams, who recently retired.
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Front & York, mixed-use development in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood, recently celebrated its official topping out, with each of its two residential towers reaching 21 stories. Designed by architect Morris Adjmi, the development has views of the neighborhood’s Historic District, the East River and the entire Manhattan skyline from the Statue of Liberty up to the skyscrapers of Midtown. Front & York’s development is centered on one of the city’s largest private parks, a 25,000-square-foot space designed by Michael Van Valkenburg Associates.
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St. Cloud Window Inc. announces a new SCW4000 Series window. The SCW4000 Series is designed to accommodate the increasing demand for acoustic performance and high thermal efficiency to both buildings and occupants and is available in a vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, and fixed configuration.
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Dodge Data & Analytics reports that the Dodge Momentum Index increased 1.8% in August. The commercial component rose 3.3%, while the institutional component moved 1.2% lower. The August increase in the overall Momentum Index is the second consecutive rise and a further sign that the construction sector continues to post a modest recovery following the large declines in April and June. This recovery, though, is uneven.
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The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) last week announced the 2020 Professional and Student Award winners. Chosen from 567 submissions, this year’s 31 Professional Award winners represent the best of landscape architecture in the General Design, Urban Design, Residential Design, Analysis & Planning, Communications, and Research categories.
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Built to be the home to the Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) in North Carolina, the city wanted a well-lit, open look that would blend well with nearby structures, while offering clear views into and outside the building. To achieve those objectives, Gantt Huberman Architects designed a glass façade featuring Solarban® 67 glass by Vitro Architectural Glass.
Read MoreSuited for commercial environments and healthcare facilities, Benjamin Moore’s Eco Spec® WB Silver is a low odor, zero-VOC interior paint that won’t interfere with a facility’s existing cleaning protocols. The company stated the easy-to-apply Eco Spec® WB Silver creates a durable, long-lasting coating and extends the life of the paint by controlling deterioration. The fast-drying feature allows for same-day return-to-service, and the antimicrobial properties remain even after wear and repeated washing.
Read MoreRust-Oleum last week announced Bill Spaulding has been named President of the company, replacing retiring President & CEO, Ed Voorhees. This transition was effective on August 31, 2020.
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On August 14, the new Albany Middle School Annex received California’s highest distinction for sustainable schools, The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) verification. Located in Albany, Calif., the Annex, which opened in June 2019, was designed by SVA Architects and built by Rodan Builders, Inc.
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