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October 2, 2012Several years ago, the Building Officials and Code Administrators organization hosted a group of Eastern European code officials who were interested in learning about code administration in the United States. After a month of observing American-style code enforcement, they were asked their opinion of it. “Too democratic,” they responded. Sometimes, the rules of this “too democratic” process can...
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October 2, 2012The basics: The U.S. General Services Administration's Federal Office Building #8 in Washington, D.C., underwent a major modernization that included installation of a new curtain wall. The blast-mitigating curtain wall was designed to enhance the façade with contemporary aesthetics and high-performance functionality, while providing occupants with expansive views and plentiful access to natural... -
October 1, 2012The Aldora/SMI fabrication plant in Miramar, Fla. Aldora Architectural Aluminum & Glass ProductsPercentage of annual sales representing metal products sold to contract glaziers: 95Headquarters: Miramar, Fla.Website: www.aldora-architectural.comEmployees: 83Total number of locations: 2Metal fabrication locations and services:75,000-square-foot Miramar, Fla., facility: curtain wall,...
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October 1, 2012Fabrication personnel at the Westbrook, Maine, SIGCO facility SIGCO Inc.Percentage of sales that represent metal products sold directly to contract glaziers: 15Headquarters: Westbrook, MaineWebsite: www.sigcoinc.comEmployees: 130Total number of locations: Two: 86,000-square-foot Westbrook, Maine, facility and 10,000-squarefoot Portland, Maine, facilityMetal fabrication locations and services...
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October 1, 2012Coral Industries Inc.Percentage of sales that represent metal products sold directly to contract glaziers: 30Headquarters: Tuscaloosa, Ala.Website: www.coralind.comEmployees: 320Total number of locations: OneMetal fabrication locations and services:Tuscaloosa, Ala.: Storefront and entrances, curtain wall, window wallCoral Industries' storefront, entrance and curtain-wall products are available in...
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October 1, 2012PRL Glass Systems/Aluminum Architectural ProductsPercentage of sales that represent metal products sold directly to contract glaziers: 35Headquarters: Industry, Calif.Website: www.prlglass.comEmployees: 375Total number of locations: Four Metal fabrication locations and services:Four facilities in Industry, Calif., occupying a total of 250,000 square feet: Curtain wall, storefront and entrances,...
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October 1, 2012Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope projects include the Telus Tower in Toronto. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope*Headquarters: Santa Monica, Calif.Website: www.oldcastlebe.comEmployees: 4500+Total number of locations: More than 50Metal product locations and services: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope offers curtain wall, window wall, storefront and entrance products from more than 50 locations in the United...
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October 1, 2012Accent Architectural & Synergi Railing SystemsPercentage of annual sales representing metal products sold to contract glaziers: 25Headquarters: MontrealWebsite: www.accentarchitectural.comEmployees: 45Total number of locations: 2Metal fabrication locations and services:Montreal: commercial interior and exterior railings, aluminum composite panelsElkridge, Md.: commercial interior and exterior...
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October 1, 2012Cross Aluminum ProductsPercentage of annual sales representing metal products sold to contract glaziers: 95Headquarters: Niles, Mich.Website: www.crossaluminum.comEmployees: 30+Total number of locations: 1Metal fabrication locations and services:60,000-square-foot Niles, Mich., facility: curtain wall, storefront and entrances, aluminum composite panelsCross Aluminum Products is also a...
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October 1, 2012Accurate Perforating Co.Percentage of annual sales representing metal products sold to contract glaziers: 12Headquarters: ChicagoWebsite: www.accurateperforating.comTotal number of locations: 2Metal fabrication locations and services:Accurate Perforating Co. offers curtain wall, storefront and entrance, in-fill panels for commercial railing systems, aluminum composite panels and sunshades from...
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Great Glazing: Custom interior officeThis commercial office space in Tulsa, Okla., features a 42-foot-long, custom, continuous art mural that spans 14 glass panels suspended from the ceiling. Created by Tulsa artist May Yang, the mural is based on local Oklahoma themes, transitioning from rural landscape to the Tulsa skyline. Great Glazing: Joliet Junior College Campus...
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Building on the success of the Top Glass Fabricators rankings introduced last year, Glass Magazine is expanding its coverage to include the Top Metal Companies, featuring the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products in the United States and Canada. The Top Metal Companies include those that manufacture, fabricate and sell curtain wall, storefront and entrance, commercial interior...
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In an effort to spotlight the people who make the Glass Magazine Award-winning products and projects possible, this year’s program included people-centric categories, for which the industry submitted their picks for best installer, production supervisor, project manager and sales rep.After narrowing down the nominations to three finalists in each category, the Glass Magazine editors asked the...
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