Minneapolis-based Apogee Enterprises Inc.’s Apogee Renovation corporate initiative published a white paper, “Window replacement: Unrealized benefits to building owners,” that addresses opportunities and benefits, case studies, and considerations regarding energy payback, fossil fuel savings equivalents, code compliance, incentives and credits. It includes a renovation specification checklist, thermal imaging comparisons and an energy study example. To […]
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The Dodge Momentum Index moved 2.9% higher in November to 155.3 (2000=100) from the revised October reading of 150.9. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings […]
The construction industry added 1,000 net new jobs in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 146,000 jobs, an increase of 2.0%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 1,600 jobs on net in November […]
Tubelite Inc. has promoted Mary Avery to vice president of sales and marketing, and Tom Mifflin to director of marketing. Working together with colleagues and clients, they will continue to support the strategic growth of Tubelite’s storefront, curtainwall, entrances and daylight control systems. “Mary’s extraordinary leadership skills combined with her industry experience and strong relationships […]
YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP), a leading manufacturer of award-winning commercial facade systems and residential doors and windows, today announced the acquisition of high-performance facades solutions provider, Erie Architectural Products Group (Erie AP). Founded in 1981 by Ron and Nellie Stronks, Erie AP has grown to become a leader in the curtain wall industry […]
As a leading nonprofit trade group representing the metal roofing industry in the U.S. and Canada, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) welcomes the addition of two new regional manufacturer members. With metal roofing demand on the rise, the MRA and its members work to generate awareness and educate residential homeowners about the benefits of metal […]
Ventcohas relaunched its new website at www.PROFILEVENT.COM with a fresh, uncluttered design, improved navigation and greater accessibility. “Visitors to the new site will see our products better showcased with features and advantages highlighted in new ways,” says Martin Rotter, Ventco owner. “We will continue updating the content on a regular basis, so don’t forget to […]
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Steel Deck on Cold-Formed Steel Framing” on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs. Based on the Steel Deck Institute’s (SDI) “Steel Deck on Cold-Formed Steel […]
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) will honor 13 leaders across the structural steel design, construction, and academic communities with prestigious awards at the 2020 NASCC: The Steel Conference (April 22-24 in Atlanta). The awards presentation and opening keynote will take place on Wednesday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Georgia World Congress […]
MFM Building Products is pleased to announce that the firm has reached an agreement with Summit Sales & Marketing to represent MFM in North Texas. Summit Sales & Marketing was founded in 2010 and will serve one-step and two-step building products and roofing distributors, with support through customer promotions, training and marketing support. The organization […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) released its latest continuing education course titled “Creative Design Alternatives Using Metal Building Systems.” This new course, produced in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Architectural Record magazine, is now available through Architectural Record’s Continuing Education Center website and also via a mobile device app. The […]
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Architecture Research Office (ARO) with the 2020 AIA Architecture Firm Award. The annual AIA Architecture Firm Award is the highest honor the AIA bestows on an architecture practice. The award recognizes a firm that has consistently produced distinguished […]
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, with the 2020 Gold Medal. The Gold Medal honors an individual whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Blackwell is being recognized for his important […]
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Carole Wedge, FAIA, with the 2020 Edward C. Kemper Award. The Edward C. Kemper Award, named in honor of the AIA’s first executive director, is given annually to an architect who has contributed significantly to the profession through […]
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) along with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announce David Leatherbarrow as the 2020 recipient of the AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education. The AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion honors an individual who has been intensely involved in […]
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Gabrielle Bullock, FAIA, with the 2020 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. Established in 1972, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award honors architects and organizations that champion a range of social issues. Bullock was inspired to become an architect […]
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has confronted an issue of growing confusion regarding Metal Composite Material (MCM) with the white paper, “Labeling: Who Cares and Why”, now available as a free download on their website: https://www.metalconstruction.org/Tech-Resources#MCM-Labeling-Who-Cares-and-Why “Anyone searching the internet can find dozens of products claiming to be MCM,” says Karl Hielscher, MCA’s Executive Director. […]
CertainTeed is pleased to announce its commitment as a Gold-level sponsor of National Women in Roofing (NWIR), a volunteer-based organization that supports the careers of women roofing professionals and focuses on connecting and empowering women so they can promote change and improve best practices within the roofing industry. “Through recruiting, networking, educating and mentoring women […]
Two construction companies with deep-rooted histories on Long Island, Cook & Krupa LLC and Stuart Berger Construction Corp., have merged. The transaction closed on November 22. Cook & Krupa was founded in 1962 and was located beneath the 59th Street Bridge in Long Island City before relocating to Long Island. Stuart Berger Construction was founded […]
The Mid-Atlantic Division of Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MAD-MBCEA) elected its 2020 Board of Directors at the meeting held December 6, 2019 in Bethlehem, Pa. The 2020 board members are: Dylan Seyler, S&S Structures – President Kate Petit, Offit Kurman – Vice President David Leinbach, Kaiser Martin Group – Treasurer Sasha Demyan, MBCEA […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) inaugurated Jane Frederick, FAIA, as its 96th president on Friday, Dec. 13. “It’s an honor and a privilege to join the distinguished line of presidents who have led the American Institute of Architects,” said Frederick. “As I step into this role, I’m asking what will happen for us in […]
