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Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at the impact of arson.
The use of Senior Architectural Systems’ new SF52 curtain walling system has helped to provide the perfect retail experience at the ambitious new Flemingate shopping centre complex in Beverley, Yorkshire.
California has a long history of experiencing major, catastrophic earthquakes, and is predicted to experience more in the future.
Teardrop Architectural Glass, part of Nathan Allan’s exclusive Josiah J Collection, is an exciting, new, and the first “texture less” kiln formed glass in our industry.
Transportation Means Many Things to Many Different People - Trying to define “transportation” in one category is about as easy as building a car that suits everyone.
Cefla Finishing North America has announced that Jim Trainor is joining its team.   Cefla Finishing North America has announced that Jim Trainor is joining its team as Sales Area Manager for Central Canada.
CMS Window Systems has played a key role in the manufacture and installation of thermally-efficient curtain walling, windows and doors for Emerson Process Management’s new facility at the new D2 business park, Aberdeen.
For many homes and business, simple, flat windows are more than sufficient. However, not all buildings are created the same, leading to many structures requiring custom glass solutions for rooms or to protect against something like leaks.
By Scott Moffatt (PPG) - A 33-story skyscraper made of nearly one million square feet of glass opened October 1 in Pittsburgh and is designed to be one of the world’s greenest office buildings.
Leader in the design, manufacture and installation of windows, doors and curtain walling CMS Window Systems has been named in an influential report by the London Stock Exchange as one of the top 1000 most exciting and dynamic businesses in Britain.
Here's an explanation of how bent and laminated glass is made, courtesy of Standard Bent Glass in East Butler, PA.  First, large sheets of glass are scored into a range of end-use sizes.
St. Charles Cancer Center Wins Several Architectural Awards - A Guardian SunGuard® project is racking up the awards, thanks to the collaborative design of ZGF Architects LLP.  
Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally.
After successfully delivering the roofing and cladding of the WestQuay Shopping Centre in Southampton over 15 years ago, the Lakesmere Group is now back on site delivering a new contract as part of the creation of WestQuay Watermark.
Fenestration Canada is the leading resource on all matters that impact the fenestration industry across Canada.
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The luxurious JW Marriott hotel was a recent addition to a wing of the Mall of America located in Bloomington, MN.
Fenestration products from Doncaster based Senior Architectural Systems, have been installed at a prestigious regeneration project for Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Wausau Window and Wall Systems announces two new market managers: Todd Sackmann for the Central region and Tom Hammerbeck for the Western region.  They join Steve Gille who serves as market manager for the Eastern region.
Fenestration Canada is pleased to announce a number of exciting changes for their annual trade show – WinDoor North America.
Swarovski is renowned the world over for its glittering crystal jewellery. With such a powerful reputation to uphold, it is important that every element of its brand stands up to scrutiny.
Curtain walls using the system EFEKT are a state-of-the-art solution with POLFLAM fire-resistant glass and still another construction technology product to let the designers spread their wings.