Gainesville, GA — While trends create buzz, historical designs leave a lasting impression. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida in Gainesville is attracting attention with its design references to a master plan that French architect Le Corbusier created for Algiers in the 1930s, but in a material language that includes weathering steel metal wall panels from Dri-Design. The building blends with the surrounding historic architecture of the campus, while also standing out. More

Hatfield, PA — Laminators Incorporated has received notice from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations indicating that the application for Florida Product Approval (FPA) has been approved for the 2023 Florida Building Code. Laminators’ Omega-Lite® ACM panels and applicable installation systems are approved for use in all Florida jurisdictions requiring FPA, including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). More

Cleveland, OH — The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its 2023 annual report: “Metal Building Systems – A Sustainable Future”. It focuses on the sustainability and resiliency of metal building systems and how MBMA and its members continue to lead the industry in developing new and better solutions to advance metal building system design and manufacture. More

Washington, DC — The American Institute of Architects AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for the fourth consecutive month in November. The score of 45.3 increased by one point from October, indicating slightly fewer firms reporting a decline in billings. Perhaps more encouraging, the report found inquiries for future projects on the rise. More

Portand, OR — Homeowners don’t undergo home renovations and improvements for purely practical reasons. Personal satisfaction and happiness are factors as well. That's why metal roofing is such a great option. As explained in this article by the Metal Roofing Alliance, adding a new metal roof can meet not only those practical needs, but enhance homeowners' happiness quotient as well. More

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