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At AAMA’s 76th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz,, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announced the intent to update an interim procedural guide that will provide a documented, optional process to extend current, unexpired…
Responsible companies wanting to protect their property and staff from external threats such as explosions (whether detonated accidentally or deliberately) and armed attack, would do well to investigate the range of ‘Enhanced’ systems available from…
Glass provides building designers with fascinating creative options, and the popularity of the material has increased dramatically over the last decade.
Saint-Gobain Glass India recently supplied Nano and COOL-LITE, two advanced high performance glass to the world’s tallest hotel JW Marriott Marquis, in Dubai.     These two glasses were suggested as a double glazing solution for the hotel’s facade…
The troubles at struggling glassmaker Pilkington deepened after a union revealed the company has a deficit in its pension fund in the region of £300million.
Call it a classy makeover or a glassy makeover, the newly renovated Court of Justice in Montbeliard, France, is living proof of how glass can work wonders.
When designers for Chevron wanted to create a new, modern look for a flagship gas station they turned to Glaspro to create a storefront and signage that are as striking as they are unique.
Glass facades are attractive, but they also have to be safe. Say if a bomb were to go off nearby, would they withstand the blast?  Researchers are using a shock tube to find out, and one of their projects is a new building complex in San Francisco.
The BAU exhibition in Munich was once again a huge success for WICONA: the visitor’s feed-back on the stand was extremely positive.
Liverpool-based PVC-U and aluminium window and door fabricator Total Glass supplies and installs new products for sheltered accommodation scheme in one of the city's conservation areas.
(January 17th, 2013) Today RemBrand developers, the Town of Schijndel and MVRDV complete the Glass Farm, a multifunctional building in the village square.
Glass for Europe, the trade association for the European Manufacturers of Building, Automotive and Solar-Energy Glass, has recently released information on a new study gathered by David Strong Consulting that discusses the benefits of glazing in…
Our hotel project in Abu Dhabi is progressing well, with some of the glass already installed.
frameXpress was recently commissioned to supply all pvcu windows, doors and roofing for a stunning orangery project in Kent.
A new state-of-the-art leisure centre in Bristol designed by LA Architects features extensive use of Technal’s aluminium curtain walling to help create a vibrant new facility and encourage more local people to participate in sport and physical…
Brussels, 10 January 2013: Glass for Europe releases new evidences of glazing benefits to sustainable buildings.
With thousands of visitors descending on London in 2012, some of the city’s more aged infrastructure desperately needed upgrading.
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Cutting Edge Ltd, the leading Staffordshire window, door and conservatory roof fabricator, has seen positive results this year with sales having been steady and strong.
Kolbe unveils new, retractable screens for crank-out casement and awning windows at the 2013 International Builders' Show in booth #C2607.
AAMA 513-12, Standard Laboratory Test Method for Determination of Forces and Motions Required to Activate Operable Parts of CW and AW Class Operable Windows, Sliding Glass Doors and Terrace Doors in Accessible Spaces was recently released by the…
As a World’s first, no less than 300m2 of dye sensitized solar cells will be integrated to the facade of the EPFL’s Convention Center.
Wausau Window and Wall Systems announces Kelly Townsend as its architectural sales representative working closely with the building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors of Texas.