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We get to work on some pretty interesting homes in the counties surrounding our Downtown Los Angeles location. This time, my project took place in a property that was a tri-level condo situated in Venice Beach, near the distinctive landmark of the…
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Unique Façade Hints at Aurora Borealis – The University of Alaska Fairbanks planned a 34,000-square-foot addition to and renovation of the Wood Center to expand the dining facility and create a campus destination.
Top Glass broke records yesterday with 383 attendees, including a strong turnout of 150 architects, specifiers and building engineers.
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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.
Fenestration Canada is the leading resource on all matters that impact the fenestration industry across Canada.
Fenestration Canada is pleased to announce a number of exciting changes for their annual trade show – WinDoor North America.
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Q-railing is proud to announce: GlassCan and Q-railing team up to further introduce our designer railings systems and glass balustrades to the Canadian marketplace.
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