“Last year (2019) will go down as one of the most volatile years for monthly construction starts due the lumpy nature of large projects,” stated Richard Branch, Chief Economist of Dodge Data & Analytics. “Looking beyond the influence of these massive projects, it is evident that the uncertainty surrounding trade policy weighed on construction activity last year.”
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According to the MarketsandMarkets™ decorative coatings market report, there is growing interest in wood effects and high demand for specialty finishes such as anodic imitation special effects, metallic effects, and smooth, low glow gloss finishes. Hence, the demand for powder coating is high in the architecture industry.
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Inspired by global trends in fashion, culture and interior design, Sherwin-Williams’ color collections draw inspiration from the palettes in the 2020 Colormix Forecast and were specifically curated for the New Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, Multifamily and Homeowners Associations markets.
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“The SL84 is the culmination of more than three decades of innovation which have led to the creation of a product of unsurpassed quality and aesthetic standards,” said Ebrahim Nana, founder and CEO of NanaWall. “The SL84 is poised to set the new standard in the folding glass wall market. This next generation system will join our line of market leading products, and will offer unparalleled flexibility for architects, designers and builders.”
Read MoreIn his new role, Fochs will oversee Linetec’s national outside sales, inside sales and marketing teams. For now, he also will continue to serve as the East-Central regional sales manager
Read MoreIn his new position, Randisi will lead the sales teams for the CGH architectural glass division, comprised of J.E. Berkowitz, Dlubak Specialty Glass, Solar Seal, and Columbia Commercial Building Products.
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Hope’s Windows, Inc. announces that its Jamestown175TM Series hurricane pivot doors have passed stringent wind tests and are certified for use within hurricane and impact zones. The doors adhere to Miami-Dade County, Florida Building Code (FBC) and High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) standards.
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CornellCookson announces the EntryDefender™ Door. The company says that not only is this product the only American made rolling steel door that meets stringent U.S. Department of State standards for forced entry and ballistic resistance of structural systems [SD-STD-01.01 (Revision G)], but the EntryDefender™ Door also claims a Platinum 2019 ASTORS award for Best Critical Infrastructure Protection Solution.
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Completed in 2018, Margulies Perruzzi-designed Home Base’s new 26,422 SF facility in Charlestown, Mass. doubles the organization’s program capacity and delivers a broad range of key innovations to its facility design, providing the space and resources needed to significantly enhance the mental healthcare and support services provided to U.S. service members, veterans, and their families dealing with “invisible wounds.” The new facility also combines wellness, nutrition and fitness into a first-of-its-kind brain health center.
Read MoreThe new honor will recognize an individual landscape architect who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and considerable contribution to the profession of landscape architecture, the prospective recipient’s community, and/or a firm or design team; early in one’s career.
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