Posted on October 11th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
President Obama signed the federal “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act” into law on Jan. 4, 2011. The bill becomes effective Jan. 4, 2014. The federal law was spearheaded by Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), based upon the template of a California law generally referred to as AB 1953.
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Posted on October 4th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Chicago Metallic’s 1496 Seismic Perimeter Clip and suspended ceiling framing systems comply with the 2009 and 2006 International Building Code (IBC), as well as the 2007 and 2010 California Building Code.
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Posted on October 4th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Sustainability, functionality and enduring architectural presence interweave to define three new University of Delaware (UD) projects. Wausau Window and Wall Systems manufactured a variety of high-performance curtainwall, windows and sun shades to meet the performance requirements and aesthetic vision for each project.
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Posted on September 27th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Entering its third century in 2020, University of Virginia (UVA) positions its campus for continued growth and success as it continues the vision of its founder, Thomas Jefferson, for an “academical village” in which learning would be an integral part of daily life. Contributing to UVA’s enduring vision and the architectural tradition established by Jefferson, Kolbe’s windows and doors are featured on several campus buildings.
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Posted on September 25th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Thom Singer, will discuss networking strategies and the importance of forming long-term business relationships during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Fall Conference, to be held in Albuquerque, N.M., Oct. 14-17.
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Posted on September 21st, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Celebrating the launch of four intense new colors in the SKIN Curious Collection, the “2nd SKIN” mask contest challenges all to show their creative identity. The contest runs from Sept. 6, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013.
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Posted on September 17th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
@aamainfo on Twitter will provide AAMA with an online forum to interact with the association’s members, industry professionals and homeowners, as well as a way to deliver information relevant to the fenestration industry, including AAMA education, membership, certification and events.
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Posted on September 16th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“Chicago Metallic’s system did exactly what we needed it to do. It handles the weight load. It looks good. It met the accelerated schedule and the budget conscious bottom-line. Overall, it was a good group of people working together, trying to beat a deadline.”
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Posted on September 14th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
As members of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Tubelite Inc. supports building projects that are designed and constructed to meet LEED® Rating Systems’ criteria.
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Posted on September 12th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
In support of indoor environmental quality, EuroStone panels are made from an inorganic blend of volcanic stone, and inorganic binders. They contain no volatile organic compounds (no VOCs), surface coatings or biocides. EuroStone panels are composed of non-hazardous and non-fibrous materials.
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