Demand for design services in May saw few signs of rebounding following a record drop in billings the month prior, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May was 32.0 compared to 29.5 in April, but still represents a significant decrease in […]
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The Architects Foundation today announced the recipients for five of its scholarship programs that support future leaders of the profession in equity, diversity, global practice, and sustainability. The Architects Foundation is continuing to support the future of the architecture profession by recognizing and supporting scholars through an ever-expanding scholarship and grant program offering. Programs listed […]
McElroy Metal announced the passing of Keith Gunter, the company’s Vice President of Purchasing for almost 14 years and an industry veteran of over 40 years. Gunter, 62, lost a short, but courageous battle with cancer, June 16. “Keith was a respected leader within the company and a valuable member of McElroy’s executive team,” said […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing strategies and illustrations today that can help senior living communities mitigate risk of COVID-19. These resources were developed by a team of architects, AIA’s Design for Aging knowledge community, public health experts, and engineers, to assist with pivoting communities toward a more sustainable set of strategies that […]
Petersen is expanding its network of manufacturer representatives into Canada to meet the country’s growing demand for metal roof and wall cladding systems. The manufacturer representatives from Enercorp will support architects, consultants, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products from coast-to-coast across Canada. Enercorp will represent Petersen’s […]
Due to popular demand, Laminators Inc. now offers a new Weathered Wood finish—perfect for residential or commercial projects where a light-colored wood grain look is desired that will not rot, corrode or deteriorate. In addition to Weathered Wood, the Designer Series ACM product line has seven additional distinctive finishes to choose from including various other […]
A new Marketing Associate and Researcher has joined the Flex-Ability Concepts team—Micah Juengel. With experience in a variety of industries, he was a natural fit for Flex-Ability Concepts. Micah Juengel “Micah will be part of a team reaching out to architects and contractors to determine their needs, wants and desires when it comes to curved […]
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the cancellation of ABC Convention 2020, which was scheduled for Aug. 17-19 in Nashville, Tenn. The event, which includes the National Craft Championships, Construction Management Competition and National Excellence in Construction Awards, was previously postponed from March due to the coronavirus pandemic. “While it was disappointing to cancel the […]
Guardian Glass North America announces architects, fabricators, window manufacturers and glazing contractors now have access to a growing online library of technical papers and videos—through guardianglass.com/us/en/tools-and-resources/library/glass-expert—to help them design, build and work with glass. The new webpage launches with technical papers with detailed information on topics like glass acoustics, bent glass, condensation and insulating glass […]
USGBC is honored to announce the 2020 Leadership Awards recipients from Europe. Five companies were selected: COIMA, Ecover, the International Olympic Committee, Palazzo del Monte di Pieta and Union Investment Real Estate. USGBC’s Leadership Awards recognize those advancing the development of sustainable, healthy and resilient buildings, cities and communities in regions around the world. This […]
David Deem, president of Deem Structural Services, Longview, Texas, and Bob Beckner, retired senior vice president of Peterson Beckner Industries Inc., Dallas, were recently honored by the Steel Erectors Association of America. Deem was named SEAA’s 2019 Person of the Year, and Beckner, who recently stepped down from the SEAA Board of Directors in anticipation […]
A sustainable commercial interiors project for a Canadian bank is the 500th project to use Green Badger, a cloud-based LEED certification software solution for the construction industry. Govan Brown is pursuing LEED Silver certification for the single-floor, modern open office fit-out in downtown Toronto, which is slated for completion in October 2020. “This is a […]
Construction input prices rose 2.2% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices rose by 2.3% for the month. Among the 11 subcategories, six experienced monthly increases. The increase in prices was driven primarily by energy, with […]
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in June, an increase of 0.2 months from May’s reading. CBI is down approximately 8% from its June 2019 level. Every region except the Middle States experienced an increase in backlog in June compared to May, according to an ABC […]
YKK AP America recognized its top performers of 2019 during its first-ever virtual annual sales meeting. The recipients were selected based on performance and growth during the 2019 fiscal year, as well as embodying the company’s core values. Honorees included the Baltimore branch who received the coveted Branch of the Year Award, and architectural sales […]
The International Code Council and the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) have partnered to release a joint publication of the 2018 IBC SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals. The updated series provides a guided approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and referenced standards. This updated, four-volume series includes: Volume […]
ABC Supply Co. Inc. has always been dedicated to helping people achieve their dreams —whether professional or personal. The company is taking this commitment one step further in 2020 by pledging a multimillion-dollar commitment to two nonprofit organizations that are focused on changing lives every day: Make-A-Wish®, which grants life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with […]
If you are considering a metal building, We can certainly help! Our Metal Building Project Planning Process list might help you walk through your planning process so that you can easily turn that into a reality, and an accomplishable task. However, it does speed up the process a lot if you have thought about your […]
Over the past few decades, the increased awareness regarding the benefits and strengths of metal buildings has led to the “barndominium” trend. As with the common brick or wood homes, a metal building home can be completely customized to suit your needs and create your desired end product! Encore Steel Buildings is happy to assist […]
Steel Buildings are affordable, convenient, strong, low maintenance, sustainable, recyclable and energy-efficient structures, making them a viable eco-friendly solution. Modernized manufacturing processes have made steel processing very low-emission, in most cases zero emission! Most modern steel products are made from a large percentage of recycled materials, and remain a recyclable material. Steel retains its strength […]
This is an unprecedented time in our history. The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the health of our loved ones, the businesses we rely upon, the health of the global economy, and the way we live our daily lives. In our many years of business, we’ve weathered with you the storms of the […]