Association News: AAMA releases updated Methods of Test for Exterior Walls

AAMA 501-15 is intended to be referenced in current laboratory and field testing methods for exterior wall systems comprised of curtainwalls, storefronts and sloped glazing.

Client News: Knutson Construction promotes Ryan Christenson to project manager

Since joining Knutson, Christenson has managed the $20 million Essentia Health Parking Ramp project in Duluth.

Client News: Dave & Buster’s brand identity conveyed in metal panels from Laminators as finished by Linetec

Dave & Buster’s Vernon Hills, Illinois new location presents a sleek, modern brand inside and out. Designed by Aria Group Architects, the store’s updated look conveys a sense of energy, technology and fun befitting the combined retailer, restaurant, sports bar and gaming center. Achieving the desired aesthetic balance, the store’s exterior features bold blocks of […]

Client News: CityCenterDC office towers feature Valspar’s Fluropon high-performance PVDF finishes

CityCenterDC’s entire development was accepted into the U.S. Green Building Council’s pilot program for LEED Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) and received Gold certification – the first in the U.S. to achieve this. The project’s office buildings also earned pre-certification at the Gold level for LEED Core and Shell, and the residential buildings have received Silver certification for LEED New Construction.

Client News: Linetec founder and past president, Scott Platta, retires

“I started my career as a part-time kid, low man on the ladder, and worked my way up to president. I was always given the opportunity to improve and advance in the company.”

Association News: 2015 AAMA Summer Conference speakers focus on green matters, sustainability

Topics covered there included alternatives for green certifications, window technology in Europe and the future of building products.

Association News: Mic Patterson gives keynote address on façade technology and applications at 2015 AAMA Summer Conference

Author and researcher Mic Patterson addressed the audience at the 2015 American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Summer Conference, held June 28-July 1, in Seattle. Patterson’s keynote address at the event reviewed the recent evolution in façade technology and applications. He identified current and emerging drivers that are powering this change and discussed the challenges and […]