Trial to trend: The growth of prefabricated exterior walls

When prefabrication enters the construction equation, the game changes dramatically. Manufacturers can produce complete exterior wall panels in a climate-controlled facility with no weather limitations. Wall panels can then be transported to a job site where they are hoisted into place and attached to the structure without the need...
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Selecting anchor clips for metal cladding

Formed architectural metal assemblies can be produced in a wide array of geometric styles, surfaces, materials, and finishes. The anchor clips required for these assemblies must also be suitable to accommodate a variety of service conditions, structural substrates, and material finishes for strong and durable serviceability.
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Theory of a self-drying flat roof

Roof enclosures traditionally have the largest litigation potential in the construction industry due to complexities in design, application, and environmental exposure. Development of a self-drying roof enclosure would minimize the litigation potential and provide additional benefits, such as increased roof resiliency, reduced financial burden, and minimal impact on the...
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