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 December 3, 2012; Toronto, ON: Eclipsall and Ferguson-Neudorf Glass announced today that the two companies are collaborating on the manufacture of building-integrated PV (BIPV) modules for the 22 storey TD Halifax Tower in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
AAMA 520-12, Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind-Driven Rain Resistance of Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
The appalling fire in Bangladesh at the weekend, in which over one hundred people, mainly women, were killed, brings the total to over 500 people who have died in similar garment factory fires in the country since 2006, according to a rights group.
A UK steel glazing company has brought together videos of its systems being tested against a lorry bomb, car bomb and ballistic attack and posted them on YouTube.
Auburn Hills, Mich. – November 12, 2012 – Architects looking for glass innovations that maximize the efficiency and performance of their commercial building projects need look no further than Guardian Industries’ SunGuard EC and SunGuard PVGU, both…
Wrightstyle Limited is one of Europe’s most innovative suppliers of integrated steel and glass systems with an international client base.
CDC (Curtain Wall Design and Consulting) is a  leading independent firm providing a wide range of building envelope design,  engineering, and consulting services to design professionals nationwide.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published QAG-2-12, Voluntary Quality Assurance Processing Guide for Polyamide Thermal Barriers.
In the European Union, buildings account for 40 percent of total energy consumption. As a result, sustainable, energy-efficient architecture can make a vital contribution to environmental protection.
Sunways AG (SWW:GR, SWWG.DE, ISIN DE0007332207), has received its largest individual order for building-integrated photovoltaics to date: the Konstanz-based photovoltaics specialist is supplying semitransparent design solar cells for the new US head…
Curtain walling from architectural aluminium system specialists, Technal, has helped to create a highly visible new gateway and transport hub for the Berkshire town of Slough.
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Wrightstyle Limited is an international glass and steel glazing company.  Lee Coates leads research, development and testing for the company’s systems which mitigate against fire, bomb/blast and ballistic attack.
Leading building envelope and solar products specialist, Schueco UK, has announced another UK first – a library of aluminium fenestration objects developed specifically for use with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Providing optimal strength and performance for low- and mid-rise buildings, Tubelite Inc. ForceFront™ Storm hurricane resistant storefront and curtainwall systems are designed for compliance with High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzone 3 and…
Tubelite’s booth staff at Glassbuild America in Las Vegas: Steve Green, Mary Olivier, Stacy Schafer and Walt Lutzke welcomed many current customers and several prospective new accounts during the three days of the show, September 12, 13 and 14th.
Snoqualmie, Wash., September 24, 2012 – Technical Glass Products (TGP) presents its inaugural TGP University™ webinar, “Steel Curtain Wall Glazing Systems: Limitless Design Possibilities,” September 25, 10:00 a.m.
An Australian startup lines up $5.2 million in venture capital to push its inaugural product: a coating that reduces reflection so that more sunlight can stay inside solar cells to generate electricity.
New front-set options provide the YES 45 TU system greater flexibility in applications and improved thermal performanceAUSTELL, Ga.
TGP University Presents: Steel Curtain Wall Glazing Systems: Limitless Design Possibilities Sept. 25, 10:00 a.m.
Designed for low- and mid-rise applications, the durable framework of Tubelite Inc.'s 400 Series curtainwall can be seen on such notable projects as Pompeys Pillar National Monument.
Larry Richert has been named continuous improvement manager for Tubelite Inc., serving both facilities in Reed City and Walker, Mich.
Easing & Accelerating Solar Energy AdoptionWILMINGTON, Del. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 5, 2012, – DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) and Distributed Sun LLC (D-SUN) today announced they are collaborating to help drive increased adoption of…