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BEC Focuses on Design Trends, Thermal Efficiency and More

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Jordan Scott

Panel discussions and presentations began at the 2019 Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference in Las Vegas Monday with a focus on thermally efficient glazing systems, which stressed edge of glass performance. The panel session called “Cutting-Edge Facades: Thermally-Efficient Fenestration Systems,” … Continue reading →

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Return on Investment

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Jordan Scott

Artificial intelligence (AI) programs are a growing trend within the construction industry. It’s not yet to the point of human intelligence, but this technology can take over mundane and repetitive tasks, allowing engineers and designers to focus on their creatively … Continue reading →

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Specialty Façade Work Helps Make Chicago’s New Tilt! Attraction an Early Hit

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Nick St. Denis

Last weekend, the architecturally-savvy city of Chicago saw its latest high-rise innovation open to the public. 360 Chicago, formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory, debuted the highly publicized attraction Tilt! Saturday. Tilt! is a 26-foot-wide glass- and steel-enclosed platform … Continue reading →

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