Association news: AAMA Western Region commits to education and engagement

“Building Information Modeling will change everything”

Client news: Wausau HRX curtainwall delivers floor-to-ceiling views, high performance for several building types

Wausau Window and Wall Systems 6250i-HRX curtainwall and window wall system is designed specifically for the floor-to-floor spans and loads of mid-rise and high-rise construction including university residence halls, office buildings, hotels and condominiums.

Association news: AAMA publishes care and handling manual for aluminum products

provides recommendations for proper care and handling to ensure that aluminum products go through the entire manufacturing, finishing, fabrication, delivery and installation phases without incurring damage that could affect performance or appearance

Client news: Linetec finishes panel system for Hess Tower, the first LEED Gold office tower in Houston central business district

Hess Tower was the first office building in Houston’s central business district to earn LEED Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The 29-story, Class A office building located at 1501 McKinney Street is adjacent to the Discovery Green 12-acre park.

Association news: AAMA’s Fiberglass Material Council launches new Web page

The Fiberglass Material Council (FMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) launched a new web page, developed by the FMC Marketing Committee, featuring new content and an updated page layout, as well as the addition of relevant information of interest to the fiberglass community and the fenestration industry as a whole. “The FMC Marketing […]

Client news: Tubelite expands to Florida, adds Brian Ragsdale as a client development manager

“They’re doing everything right with their growth and the effort they put into their product development.”

Client news: Technoform Bautec revitalizes website with gallery of innovative systems, updated technical information

Visitors may view project photos and product details for more than 80 customer systems from 22 countries.

Client news: Bernalillo Elementary School achieves sustainable design goals using products by Tubelite

“Natural daylighting was very important to the design of the school.”

Client news: UC Berkeley Li Ka Shing Center achieves modern look, sustainable practices, seismic performance with Wausau windows and curtainwall systems

Clad in glass, metal and terra cotta, the five-story, 200,000-square-foot facility meets California’ stringent performance requirements, as well as sustainable design criteria.

Association news: AAMA releases updated specification for anodized aluminum

“Updated from the 1998 version, AAMA 611-12 includes clarification of visual inspection language regarding surface imperfections and addition of coating observation and angle inspection.”