| February 14, 2017 - Weekly News Update |
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Featured Project...Petersen
Metal Products Play Key Role In Theatre's Design
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Glencoe, IL - The design of the new Writers Theatre in Glencoe has caught the attention of media across the country. Story after story has been produced about the building's beautiful architectural design, which was created by renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, FAIA. The new 36,000 sq. ft., $28 million building, which includes metal PAC-CLAD products donated by
Petersen, features a 250-seat main theatre that was purposefully designed to maintain Writers Theatre's hallmark intimacy.
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Columnist...Scott Kriner
Green Police Regulate Product Sustainability Claims
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 "As sustainable (or 'green') products continue to grow in popularity, the claims by marketers of those products often go a little too far in their boasting of the sustainability of the product," writes Scott Kriner of Green Metal Consulting Inc. in his new column on DesignandBuildwithMetal.com. "In an attempt to somewhat regulate the green claims being made, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created a Green Guides document in 1992. The guide has been updated repeatedly with the most recent update taking place in 2012. The Green Guides are designed to help marketing personnel avoid making environmental claims that mislead consumers." More
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Industry News
ATAS Products Added To BSD SpecLink-E
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 Allentown, PA - ATAS announces that their products can now be found in the BSD SpecLink-E program. Sections include metal shingles, metal roof tiles, metal roof panels, metal wall panels, insulated metal wall panels, and roof specialties, along with several other sections. More
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Featured Project...Schweiss Doors
Hydraulic Door Opens To Eclectic Vehicle Collection
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Willmar, MN - One step into his residential hangar and it's easy to see that Harlan Rohner really values his leisure time. A quintessential man on the go, Rohner's Willmar hangar includes snowmobiles, boats, ATVs and vehicles, along with his Kitfox experimental airplane and his Enstrom 280FX Shark helicopter. Access to this impressive array of toys is made easy with a custom hydraulic door from
Schweiss Doors.
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Featured Article...Firestone Building Products
Metal Roofing Warranty Offers Complete Protection
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 "It's no secret that a new metal roof is a big investment. Hard-earned dollars are devoted to designing and constructing a commercial building with a roof that is not only durable and high-performing, but also stands the test of time," writes Robert Thompson of Firestone Building Products in a new Featured Article posted on DesignandBuildwithMetal.com. "Of course, issues can arise over the lifetime of a metal roof, and relying on a warranty can come in handy in protecting that investment. However, not all warranties are created equal. Whether you're an architect, a builder or a roofing contractor, it's crucial to be knowledgeable on exactly what a warranty covers should challenges arise in the lifespan of your roofing projects." More
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Industry News
Construction Employment Level Is Highest Since 2008
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 Arlington, VA - Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January 2017 to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. More
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January 2017 Contractor Edition Ezine
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DesignandBuildwithMetal's January 2017 Contractor Edition ezine is now ready for viewing. This issue highlights a number of interesting articles, including the cover story focusing on a Texas contractor who topped his home with a metal roof, and an article about a Kansas builder who uses big custom doors for all his ag projects. This 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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