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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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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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.
Read MoreMoseley 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.
Read MoreThe International Code Council welcomes Joan O’Neil as its new Chief Knowledge Officer. In her new role, O’Neil will help the Code Council enhance its digital transformation by creating an enterprise-wide digital strategy for products and services.
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Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings strengthened slightly in January, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). “Despite the continued presence of volatility in the economy, design activity has begun to accelerate in recent months,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Even with the ongoing challenges facing the nonresidential construction sector, this upturn points to at least modest growth over the coming year.”
Read MoreHope’s Windows, Inc. announces the expansion of its One55™ Series fixed windows to feature Thermal Evolution™ technology. One55 Series fixed solid hot-rolled thermal steel windows rely on Hope’s Thermal Evolution technology.
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Design to meet LEED certification, the Stantec-designed new 105,000-SF Learning Commons’ interiors are meant to adapt to multiple activities and evoke energy and optimism for the future. With a solid stone base and cement panel enclosure, and emphasizing transparency through the glass curtainwall, the facility offers timeless elegance for generations to come.
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AIA’s 2020 Architecture Awards recipients include: Floral Court, London, United Kingdom | Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates; Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Terminal 2, Mumbai, India | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Glenstone Museum, Potomac, Maryland | Thomas Phifer and Partners; Minnesota State Capitol Restoration, St. Paul, Minnesota | HGA; Tivoli Hjørnet, Copenhagen, Denmark | Pei Cobb Freed & Partners; Calgary Central Library, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Snøhetta and DIALOG; Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship, Chicago | John Ronan Architects; and Jishou Art Museum, Jishou, China | ATELIER FCJZ.
Read MoreThe International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration, recently announced the winners of its first 40 Under 40 Award. Western Specialty Contractors is proud to announce that Minneapolis Assistant Branch Manager David Grandbois, 31, was among the announced winners.
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