Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“… testing and certification requirements have increased; we are now testing more combinations of windows, and there are more special conditions to meet ratings for hurricane zones and local building codes…”
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Posted on May 2nd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Baer serves Wausau’s customers in Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana
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Posted on May 1st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
From its blog to e-newsletters, from videos to on-demand continuing education programs, Linetec provides many online resources to help architects and the building community better understand architectural finishing.
Filed under: AAMA, AIA, CLIENT NEWS, CSI, Linetec, So-Called Social Media, USGBC | Comments Off on Client News: Linetec shares online Architectural Resource Center, blog, e-newsletter and more
Posted on May 1st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“In the new museum we’ll have a larger pressroom, additional classroom space, dedicated residency studios and a library.”
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Posted on May 1st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Specimen sheet No. 3 features the Roman Condensed style of unknown origin printed on Utopia Ivory Matte 80-pound cover and Curious SKIN Emerald 100-pound cover. Specimen sheet No. 4 features Latin Extended as printed on Utopia U1X Matte 100-pound cover and Curious Metallics Lustre 111-pound cover. J.E. Hamilton and Max Katz first showed this as a wood type from their “Specimens of Holly Wood Type” in 1884.
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Posted on April 30th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Webster was a founder of AAMA’s Manufactured Housing Council and offered guidance on the window performance specifications for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as Freddie Mac requirements.
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Posted on April 30th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Chicago Metallic’s product managers now include: Mark Kemerling for panel products, Tracy Muller for specialty ceilings and Mark Taylor for suspension systems
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Posted on April 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
INvent-HP-XLT Series fixed, awning and project-out casement window units meet the ASTM E 1996 requirements for large “D” missile impact testing for Wind Zones 1-3 and “E” missile impact testing in Wind Zones 3-4 for essential facilities, such as hospitals.
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Posted on April 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“U1X lends eye-catching momentum and unparalleled performance to printed communications, without compromising environmental or economical responsibilities. While coated paper is sometimes perceived as premium, this new piece shows it is remarkably affordable.”
Filed under: Appleton Coated, CLIENT NEWS, Products, Type-Paper-Print | Comments Off on Client News: Appleton Coated presents “PrintUtopia: Bright Skies & Smooth Sailing” featuring U1X
Posted on April 26th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Cherney draws from three decades of industry experience working with building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors in the New England and mid-Atlantic regions.
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