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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it will provide up to $14 million to support technologies that contribute to advancing innovative energy-efficient solutions for buildings and homes.    Read more below.
Aluminium façade specialist, Wicona, has released Building Information Modelling (BIM) components for its curtain walling, window and door systems, which are now available to download from the BIMstore.
Double the Height, Double the Light - An inherent characteristic of untreated glass is its natural transparency and light transmission.
You may have spotted GGR UNIC mini spider cranes and glass vacuum lifters making an appearance on Channel 5’s Super Skyscrapers this week.
Education was acknowledged by Benjamin Franklin as the key to success when he said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
Next-Generation Planning Tool ‘Takes Guesswork Out of Glass’ - Architects and designers can now download the ViraconGlass iPad app from the App Store to visualize their glass selections.
NSG Group a producer of glass for the construction and the automotive sector has made up its mind about a new investment in Poland.
1st and 2nd year Apprentice Glazing students from South Lanarkshire College in East Kilbride, along with 4 members of staff, had a very interesting site visit in support of their technical knowledge to show them the processes involved in the…
Architects and designers attending the 2014 AIA Expo are encouraged to stop by the Viracon booth – #1831 – to use the new ViraconGlass iPad app, and for a chance to win a 16GB iPad Mini.
A glass manufacturer from Birkenhead celebrating 20 years in business this year has acquired a new property and new substantial machinery with funding from Barclays to support the continued growth of the business.
A state-of-the-art leisure centre in Bristol, featuring extensive use of Technal’s aluminium curtain walling, has received a national award in recognition of its outstanding design and contribution to the local community.
The last piece of glass rolled off of the line at the NSG-Pilkington float glass manufacturing plant in Lathrop back in January.
The Pilkington range of decorative glass helps homeowners transform a basic construction material into a practical means of adding style and elegance into the home.    [Pilkington Oriel Burdock™]Pilkington Oriel, a premium collection of high-end,…
It was Product Knowledge week this week at Pilkington. This time it was the Advanced Product Knowledge training course, popularly known as PK2.
Wrightstyle, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of steel and aluminium glazing systems, has completed a prestigious contract to install several door systems in the main lobby of a Grade II former grain warehouse in east London, with fictional…
Around 100 years ago, a young man called Reginald Harrison began working for what was then Pilkington Brothers in St Helens, England.
Audi Hoffman Estates dealership in Illinois showcases Tubelite’s 400 Series curtainwall and reflects the efficiency, performance, luxury and environmental themes of its vehicles.
Tubelite Inc. offers architects and other building team members on-demand, free access to Building Information Modeling (BIM) libraries, product specifications, performance data and other information on its entrances, windows, storefront framing,…
Wrightstyle, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of steel and aluminium glazing systems, is supplying specialist systems for three flagship projects in Doha, Qatar, underlining the company’s international reputation.
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc. offers a variety of exterior and interior channel glass systems, allowing architects and designers to create virtually seamless glass walls, up to 23’ high and limitless in length, including corners and serpentine walls.
We are pleased to announce that we will be returning to the Fabricator Installer Trade Show (FIT Show) on the 10th–12th June, where we’ll be exhibiting our latest innovations in high performance glass.
Walker, Michigan -- Tubelite Inc. announces Jim Flandreau as director of information technology (IT) business relationship management.
Façade – the term derives from Latin and means face. This is not the only reason why a design should not only be practical but cater to architectural demands as well.