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New Product Innovations Headline Research Facility Addition – Guardian’s latest advanced architectural glass products are front-and-center at the company’s newly expanded Science and Technology Center (STC) in Carleton, Michigan.
Onyx Solar is about to launch its first AIA CES Registered course for Photovoltaic Glass - If you are interested in learning more about photovoltaic glass solutions, properties, spec writing, applications, etc, join us for free and learn how to…
Tempered glass customers usually have certain tolerances for tempered distortion. However, there are a few types of defects with a zero-tolerance policy in most markets and applications.
SAGE is all about keeping buildings cool. So we’re always excited about other technologies that tackle the challenge of keeping buildings energy efficient under the relentless power of the sun.
Today, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) celebrates the reopening of the W. David Kingery Ceramics and Glass Laboratory — formerly known as the MIT Glass Lab — and the Merton C.
VIG Vacuum Insulated Glass Technologies for Glass Fabricators and Tempered Flat Glass    The Vacuum Insulated Glass Unit, (VIG), Concept and LandGlass's recent Announcement; By Michael Spellman and Hermann Frey from IGE Glass Technologies,…
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the next generation of digital representation for architectural projects and Guardian has strived to meet the needs of a changing market, with BIM objects created for all Guardian products in Europe.
Helping architects and the building community better understand architectural finishing, Linetec’s Architectural Resource Center’s online resources include on-demand continuing education courses and tools for simplifying coatings selection and…
Maryland’s Cecil College opened its new three-story, 28,683 -square-foot, engineering and mathematics (E&M) facility with the start of the 2014-15 academic year.  Designed by Marshall Craft Associates, the $19.7 million building is pursuing LEED…
To better promote industrial restructuring, transformation and upgrading, China Architectural and Industrial Glass Association will hold 2015 China Glass Industry Annual Conference & New Technology Seminar and New Products Demonstration Forecast…
For its 350th anniversary, Saint-Gobain is launching “#SaintGobain350: the exhibition” online, which recounts its history through more than 700 archival documents.   “It is with a certain degree of pride that we are celebrating Saint-Gobain’s 350th…
It was opened to the public last December 20th and it will be the architectural symbol of Lyon in the twenty-first century.
With Saint-Gobain celebrating its 350th anniversary this year the company’s glass division, Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd continues the innovation that has made them a world leader in the manufacturing of flat glass by launching six new apps designed to…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum: the combined AAMA 609 & 610-15, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum and CW-10-15, Care and…
Architectural aluminium façade systems specialist, Technal, has launched a new tablet app for architects, specifiers and contractors.
Video discusses factors to consider when building with large panels of insulated glass   Large insulated glass units (IGUs) make economical, dramatic-looking buildings possible, but PPG Industries suggests keeping some factors in mind as they are…
UCLA engineer co-authors study that could lead to longer-lasting fiber optics, display screens and cement structures.
We are pleased to announce that Construction Canada, the official publication of CSC (Construction Specifications Canada), has selected to feature Bendheim Wall Systems’ educational article on glass rainscreen technology as the magazine’s February…
B-Scada, Inc. (OTCQB: SCDA) has announced the release of a new case study detailing the work of Florida-based engineering consultant, XOThermic, Inc., authorized resellers of B-Scada's software solutions.
SCHOTT Research Fellow intends to support young researchers in particular at the German Society of Material Science (DGM) - Dr.
The European Commission has approved France-based chemical company Arkema’s acquisition of French oil and gas giant Total’s adhesives and sealants business Bostik.
Pochet du Courval provides its customers around the world a unique glass expertise which is the result of four centuries of experience and innovation.
The opposition of the shareholders of Sika AG to the hostile takeover bid by Saint-Gobain continues to mount.
Tutorial describes procedures for designing glass to resist wind and snow loads – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has posted a new video about specifying glass to accommodate wind and snow loads to the PPG Glass Education Center, a comprehensive website…
The GGF has released a new publication entitled “Acoustics - How glazing can help reduce noise”. The new document offers excellent guidance to homeowners and the industry on the complex subject, of how the installation of suitable glazing can help…