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April 2017 Contractor Edition Ezine
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DesignandBuildwithMetal's April 2017 Contractor Edition ezine is now ready for viewing. You'll find a number of great projects and interesting articles in this edition, including the story of a Jacksonville, FL retirement community whose dwellings are topped with 150,000 sq. ft. of metal roofing. 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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Featured Project...CENTRIA
Community Health Center Clad With Colorful Panels
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Chicago, IL - In an effort to strengthen urban Chicago neighborhoods, the Access Community Health Network opened the Access Center For Discovery And Learning as part of a health-focused campus that includes a community health center along with other integrated support services. The facility, which serves Englewood and nearby neighborhoods, features architectural metal products by
CENTRIA. A blend of colors, textures, materials and high-end finishes combine to create an inviting atmosphere.
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Columnist...Jeff Alexander
Coatings For When Aesthetics Aren't The Main Goal
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 "When architects make decisions on materials, it can sometimes feel as though they must choose between aesthetics and effectiveness. No one wants to decide whether something should look good but not work, or work well but appear unappealing, especially when it comes to architecture, as both are necessary elements of an exceptional project," writes Jeff Alexander of Valspar in his new DesignandBuildwithMetal.com column. "This is why buildings incorporating exterior metal panels are gaining popularity. A material that was once thought of as sterile and industrial is now being chosen for its balance between pleasing visuals and durability. While the sleek and minimalistic aesthetic of exterior architectural metal panels is a great selling point to architects, the protection and lasting durability is more important in the long run." More
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Featured Project...Star Building Systems
Hop Drying Facility Features Metal Building Products
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Wapato, WA - A new 24,510 sq. ft. kiln building was constructed for Green Acre Farms to be used as a hop drying facility for the Wapato operation. Measuring 114' wide x 215' long x 28' high, the kiln building features products from
Star Building Systems. The building was designed with no interior columns, allowing space for interior concrete tilt-up partition panels which were installed to form hop drying rooms.
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Timeless Information
Lightning Protection Basics Explained
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"A properly installed lightning protection system performs the simple, yet invaluable task of providing a network of low resistance paths for lightning current to follow in preference to other parts of a structure," writes Jennifer Morgan of
East Coast Lightning Equipment, in one of the most widely-read Technical Articles on DesignandBuildwithMetal.com, originally posted in 2007. "While the concept behind lightning protection is relatively simple, the requirements for proper installation are specific and often complex." This lightning protection overview offers a solid body of information for architects, contractors, product suppliers, and building/homeowners.
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Industry News
MBMA Names Capstone College Program Participants
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 Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the newest participants in its capstone course program. This program enables colleges and universities to work with MBMA and its member companies to offer a Senior Design Course focusing on metal buildings. This groundbreaking educational initiative, now in its second year, partners the metal building industry with undergraduate engineering and architectural faculty and students. More
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Industry News
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Expo To Be Held May 22-23
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 Washington, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host the 2017 CFSEI Annual Expo on May 22-23, 2017 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. This event is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers, with an educational program geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel (CFS) framing professionals and newcomers. More
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