Posted on August 13th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Mark Silverberg, president of Technoform North America, Inc., will present at upcoming glazing industry events for the National Glass Association (NGA) and Glass Association of North America (GANA).
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Posted on August 12th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Opened in April 2013, the new Port of Entry in Van Buren, Maine, relies on Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ curtainwall to help achieve the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s security requirements, as well as to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold criteria. Another recent Port of Entry facility in Warroad, Minnesota, was opened in February 2010 and achieved LEED Gold certification. Julie Snow Architects, Inc. of Minnesota designed both of these award-winning border patrol stations using Wausau’s SuperWall™ system.
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Posted on August 7th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Each day of GlassBuild America (Sept. 10-12) at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in booth #1216, AAMA will be hosting the game show, “Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster™,” where participants will be awarded a 5 percent discount on FenestrationMasters courses and exams for each quiz question they answer correctly.
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Posted on July 31st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) released AAMA 912-13, “Voluntary Specification for Non-Residential Fenestration Building Information Modeling (BIM).”
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Posted on July 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“The value of this specification is recognized by the ICC Residential Code, as it is referenced in IRC Section R708.3, stating that self adhered membranes used as flashing shall comply with AAMA 711.”
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Posted on July 23rd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“This quick and easy tool is available 24/7/365 to automatically generate ceiling system specifications for design professionals’ unique projects and requirements. It also links visitors with their local sales representatives in cases where they need a more personalized response.”
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Posted on July 17th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
On schedule for completion in 2014, the security, seismic and energy modernization upgrades on the federal office building will continue its commitment to LEED® certification and ENERGY STAR® labeling.
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Posted on July 15th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
FenestrationMaster™ (advanced-level) and FenestrationAssociate™ (entry-level) students who have successfully completed the required coursework can take the certification exam at any number of testing centers across the U.S.
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Posted on June 26th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“Because of the complexity of the topics and their specificity to the commercial market, the courses in Group 6 are exclusively required of FenestrationMaster students.”
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Posted on June 22nd, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“We are excited to provide the most modern living conditions and best health care to veterans.”
Filed under: AAMA, Buildings + Infrastructure, CLIENT NEWS, Homes + Neighborhoods, Linetec, Products, Projects, Wausau Window and Wall Systems | Comments Off on Client News: New veterans home relies on Wausau’s INvent windows to meet accessibility and daylighting criteria