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APA publishes updated Engineered Wood Construction Guide

Posted by | Feb 6, 2020 | 0 |

APA – The Engineered Wood Association announced in January that the updated APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30, is now available on APA’s website. The 100-page guide features information on engineered wood products and recommendations for their use in a wide range of applications in residential and commercial construction. It includes illustrations and information on typical specifications for engineered wood products and design recommendations for floor, wall and roof systems, diaphragms, shear walls, fire-rated systems and finishing methods.

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Arc’teryx’s flagship store in Vancouver features zinc panel façade inspired by nearby mountains

Arc’teryx’s flagship store in Vancouver features zinc panel façade inspired by nearby mountains

Posted by | Feb 6, 2020 | 0 |

Several factors influenced the design of the new Arc’teryx flagship store in Vancouver, British Columbia, and all led to the prominent use of zinc on the exterior. “I knew I wanted to use metal and zinc caught my attention early on” said Ehsan Vali, Unison’s lead designer on the project. “I discovered that the nearby mountains contain significant deposits of both zinc and copper. I came across different pictures of actual raw zinc and noticed the very linear, angular, clear lines with a bit of sheen. We quickly settled on RHEINZINK as the right material to deliver the cool, modern aesthetic to complement the brand.”

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Sherwin-Williams plans to build new global headquarters in downtown Cleveland

Posted by | Feb 6, 2020 | 0 |

Preliminary plans call for Sherwin-Williams to invest a minimum of $600 million to build both facilities. The planned new global headquarters would be in downtown Cleveland just west of Public Square between Saint Clair Avenue and Superior Avenue and would be approximately 1,000,000 square feet. The planned new R&D center would be in Brecksville, conveniently located off I-77 at Miller Road and Brecksville Road. The R&D center would serve as the corporate anchor for a new mixed-use development project and would be approximately 500,000 square feet.

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Rory Moss appointed as President of ROCKWOOL North America 

Posted by | Feb 6, 2020 | 0 |

ROCKWOOL Group announced today that Trent Ogilvie, President of ROCKWOOL North America, has elected to retire after 25 years of successful leadership.  The company is pleased to share that Rory Moss, who currently serves as Managing Director, ROCKWOOL Nordics, will step into the role of President, ROCKWOOL North America effective April 1, 2020. 

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FGIA updates design guide for sloped glazing and skylights

FGIA updates design guide for sloped glazing and skylights

Posted by | Feb 5, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated AAMA GDSG-1, Design Guide for Sloped Glazing and Skylights, outlining the considerations necessary for choosing proper glass for non-residential skylight and sloped glazing applications based on the best industry practices and technology, as well as describes the minimum requirements for sloped glazing as specified in the International Building Code (IBC).

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American Concrete Institute announces new position statements

Posted by | Feb 5, 2020 | 0 |

“These position statements provide a vehicle for the American Concrete Institute to advocate on issues of code development and code adoption in support of our expanded mission,” states Steve Szoke, ACI Advocacy Engineer. “The Institute has used and will continue to use these statements to align ACI efforts with other industry organizations to more effectively influence programs, policies, rules, and regulations related to concrete and concrete technology,” continues ACI Advocacy Engineer, Kerry Sutton.

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PPG AQUAPON WB EP epoxy coating meets multiple criteria for LEED credits

Posted by | Feb 5, 2020 | 0 |

PPG announced yesterday that its PPG AQUAPON® WB EP waterborne epoxy coating, which has an ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) formulation (26g/L), is eligible to help building owners, architects and specifiers obtain LEED® points in several categories. Based on third-party reviews of its environmental life cycle impacts, PPG AQUAPON WB EP coating has received an environmental product declaration (EPD) for its use as a flooring coating.

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AECOM names Karl Jensen to lead its National Governments practice for the Americas

Posted by | Feb 5, 2020 | 0 |

AECOM announced yesterday that Karl Jensen has joined the company as executive vice president of the National Governments practice in the Americas. “Karl is joining our National Governments business at an exciting time,” said Steve Morriss, AECOM’s president of Design and Consulting Services Americas. “As we continue to execute a series of strategic actions to focus our business on our core professional services capabilities, including through this week’s completed sale of the Management Services division, our thriving federal business will continue to be a driver of growth for the firm. Karl’s depth and breadth of experience in this industry makes him a great fit to lead our federal business into the future.”

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Architecture Design Collaborative breaks ground on affordable apartment community in Fontana, Calif.

Architecture Design Collaborative breaks ground on affordable apartment community in Fontana, Calif.

Posted by | Feb 4, 2020 | 0 |

Architecture Design Collaborative’s partners with Jamboree Housing Corporation and the Fontana Housing Authority in the construction of Sierra Avenue Apartments. “We wanted to give the development a modern agrarian look and feel to go with one of the main service concepts we originally planned for which was farm fresh to table,” said Chris Weimholt, Principal with ADC. “We planned for a robust community garden where residents could work with the JHC’s service partners to educate them on healthy eating and growing their own fruits and vegetables”.

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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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