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The guide is targeted for metal building contractors and manufacturers. Commercial Metal Building
The guide is targeted for metal building contractors and manufacturers.
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) released a new guidebook, Metal Building Systems - Best Practices to Comply with Whole-Building Air Leakage Testing Requirements.
The free publication identifies procedures for metal building manufacturers and contractors to improve the ability of having metal buildings pass whole-building air leakage testing requirements.
“Whole-building air leakage testing is specified in the latest energy code updates,” says Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “As more and more states and municipalities adopt these codes and testing requirements, this new guide will help manufacturers, builders, and owners to meet these demands by following some basic steps.”
Material from the guide was drawn from air leakage testing performed in the field, which has shown that certain parts of a building need special attention. These include:
The document includes detailed drawings and images, along with appendices that include a project checklist, overhead door specifics, and applicable codes, test methods, and material requirements.
From a bladeless rooftop wind energy system, to a troffer light fixture with built-in continuous visible light disinfection, innovation is plentiful in Building Design+Construction's annual 75 Top Products report.
BD+C Editors break down 15 of the top building products this month, from structural round timber to air handling units.
Tremco CPG Inc. (“Tremco”) today announced the acquisition of the wall system fabrication segment of NOW Specialties, LLC (“NOW”). Located in Carrollton, Texas, NOW is a leading panel wall system fabricator specializing in Metal Composite Material (MCM) and Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) panels. The installation side of the business was not acquired and continues to operate as NOW Specialties.
The Architect’s Experience at METALCON ― the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction ― announces special programming for design professionals at this year’s show beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
BD+C editors are now accepting submissions for the annual 75 Top Building Products awards. The winners will be featured in the November/December 2023 issue of Building Design+Construction.
Construction input prices fell 0.6% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices declined 0.5% for the month.
The Coil Coatings division of Sherwin-Williams has released its latest color forecast, FUSE, for architectural metal coatings. The report aims to inspire architects, product manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the coil and extrusion market over the next 3-5 years and beyond.
Without interrupting the academics of students at Fleming College, the team at Gow Hastings Architects modernized this decades-old campus building. The new energy-efficient A-Wing is a revelation in sustainability with a gorgeous design centered on natural light and openness made possible with ALPOLIC metal composite materials.
Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding and architectural metal coatings. This course covers the latest trends and innovations in the metal cladding market.
The Biden Administration’s proposal on building materials rules used on federal construction and federally funded state and local buildings would significantly boost the made-in-America mandate. In the past, products could qualify as domestically made if at least 55% of the value of their components were from the U.S.
From a bladeless rooftop wind energy system, to a troffer light fixture with built-in continuous visible light disinfection, innovation is plentiful in Building Design+Construction's annual 75 Top Products report.
BD+C Editors break down 15 of the top building products this month, from structural round timber to air handling units.
Tremco CPG Inc. (“Tremco”) today announced the acquisition of the wall system fabrication segment of NOW Specialties, LLC (“NOW”). Located in Carrollton, Texas, NOW is a leading panel wall system fabricator specializing in Metal Composite Material (MCM) and Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) panels. The installation side of the business was not acquired and continues to operate as NOW Specialties.
The Architect’s Experience at METALCON ― the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction ― announces special programming for design professionals at this year’s show beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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