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Industry News
AIA Billings Index Up For Sixth Straight Month
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 Washington, D.C. - For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The
American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the July ABI score was 51.9, down from a score of 54.2 in the previous month.
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Industry News
Klos Named Director Of R & D At CENTRIA
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 Moon Township, PA -
CENTRIA, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of architectural metal wall and roof systems, announces the promotion of Mark Klos, Manager of Research & Development, to the position of Director of Research & Development
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Featured Project...Valspar
Valspar Paint Helps Newest Hershey Landmark Endure
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Hershey, PA - Hershey's chocolate is one of America's most iconic products. And the legacy of Milton Hershey is alive and thriving in Hershey, the town that bears his name. Tourists flock to Hershey for many reasons, including to visit the historic Hershey Gardens. A new conservatory at the Gardens is built to the same quality as those that preceded it. It is topped with a metal roof whose longevity and good looks are assured thanks to a premium
Valspar paint finish.
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Metal Construction Association Adds Five New Members
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 Chicago, IL - The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announces five companies have become new members of the association. Edco Products, Exterior Systems (a division of F.L. Crane & Sons), Kloeckner Metals, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. and William Molnar Roofing have joined the association's 92 member companies, all of which serve the metal construction industry
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MBMA Welcomes Four New Associate Members
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 Cleveland, OH - The
Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) continues to grow in 2017 with the addition of four new Associate Members: Beacon Business Solutions, CADeploy, Owens Corning and Steel Pipe And Supply.
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Featured Project...Metl-Span
IMPs Lead To Office Building's Distinctive Flair
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada - Streetscape Developments Inc. of Saskatoon chose insulated metal panels from
Metl-Span to achieve its goal of constructing a unique new office building that would not only appropriately reflect the company's building philosophy, but draw other businesses to want to lease its additional storefront spaces
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Industry News
ABC Adds Two To National Builder Network
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 Eufaula, AL -
American Buildings Company (ABC), a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction markets, announces the addition of Alaska Commercial Contractors Inc. of Juneau, Alaska and Tower Pacific Construction of Vernon, Washington to its national network of Builders.
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August 2017 Architect Edition Ezine Now Available
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DesignandBuildwithMetal's
August 2017 Architect Edition ezine is now ready for viewing. This issue features excellent uses of metal building, roofing and wall products - including the preservation of a Beaux Art-style veterans facility, an award-winning observatory, an architect's stunning home design and a cover feature about a professional basketball practice facility. The ezine is free to read and requires no login to access! To view, click the link below or the image at the left.
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