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The international exhibition scene is a hive of activity. Windows, Doors & Façades at the Dubai World Trade Centre is opening its doors for the first time from 18 to 20 September 2016.  The new building industry trade fair is being supported by…
Since its inception five years ago, the incredible Mercedes-Benz Manhattan Showroom has been a stand out landmark on the West side of Manhattan.
Sometimes looking to the past helps provide insight into the right solution. This especially applies when old buildings are in the way.
Pilkington Eclipse™ Gold is the solar-control glass with pyrolytic coating which allows high transmission of natural light inside the building, while its warm golden color gives to the structure a glamorous look.
On display at the AIA National Convention in booth #2429, Kolbe demonstrates a new type of double hung locking hardware.
In New York City, especially in prime locations such as Times Square, 5th Avenue or Madison Avenue, retailers are vying to be noticed.
The design world is constantly innovating, but one trend which only continues to grow in popularity is the use of smart glass in interior design.  Smart glass technology has a world of creative applications, however it is most frequently used in…
The Lakesmere Group is continuing to help fuel the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ in Leeds, West Yorkshire, after securing a new £1m roofing and cladding contract from main contractor BAM Construction to help create a new state of the art secondary school.
During an industry forum on May 4, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hosted representatives from the Center of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), who are seeking assistance from fenestration experts in combating the…
AIA Convention 2016 promises to be the architecture and design event of the year. And Graham Architectural Products is going to be right in the thick of it.  
A collaborative approach to creating new healthcare facilities in North Lanarkshire has demonstrated how local communities can reap expansive benefits when locally based, sustainably focused supply chain partners are appointed.
We are proud to announce that Simon Slade, the principal technologist at NSG Group's European Technical Centre, has been awarded a prestigious ICG Turner prize – the first Britain to win the award in ten years.
Schueco UK Ltd, the UK’s market leader in sustainable building envelopes, reports that its AWS 70 SC outward-opening window system is proving extremely popular for projects in both domestic and commercial markets.
The framexpress commitment to provide tailored solutions that will meet and exceed customer and consumer expectations was demonstrated in this loft conversion project in Wales.
The new Centre for Technology, Engineering and Design at The Sheffield College has benefited from a range of glazing solutions from leading fenestration designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated document establishing the requirements for materials, testing and performance for friction-based balance assemblies used in hung-type windows.
It isn’t a steel and glass homage to Fenway Park’s famous “Green Monster” in left field, even though it overlooks Cornell University’s Hoy Field baseball diamond.
Safety and security glass has advanced significantly over the years, thanks to a number of developments in glass-making technology.
Especially in urban areas, noise pollution is a common problem faced both in the workplace and at home.
Leading window, door and curtain walling designer, manufacturer and installer CMS Window Systems has partnered with Synseal to become Scotland’s exclusive commercial fabricator for the newly launched WarmCore window system.
Jennie Marron, contact centre manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, discusses the company’s approach to customer service and explains how the contact centre has helped to deliver an enhanced service to clients.
One of TuffX Processed Glass installation companies has supplied and installed their first Ambi Fusion Solid Glass Roof to replace an existing polycarbonate conservatory roof.
Following the release of “Homes through the Decades”, a report by the NHBC, Phil Brown, discusses the evolution of glazing over the past 50 years, and examines how the glass industry has developed to make a signification contribution to energy-…
Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a leading manufacturer of high performance architectural glass and a key supplier to the building industry, has introduced an all-in-one solution for conservatory and orangery roof applications.
After Profile 22 recently launched its new Optima system for the window, door and conservatory sector, frameXpress is delighted to announce that it will be leading the way as one of the first to offer the new system to customers.