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November 2013 Vol. 34 No.12 Features:
Metal Construction Hall of Fame Six honorees join the Metal Construction Hall of Fame in 2013. Refl ecting the strength and innovation of the industry, these recipients showcase the creativity, devotion and abilities the people in our industry value.
Certainly Certifi ed Contractors use certifi cation programs to achieve a variety of ends, which include training employees, qualifying to bid on specifi c types of jobs and raising their level of professionalism. We offer a primer on the kinds of certifi cation programs available and who is doing what and why.
Green Metal Buildings Metal buildings offer a good argument for going green, and as green increases in popularity metal buildings are answering the call. In life cycle assessments metal buildings perform well. We profi le two projects that explain the benefi ts of metal buildings in the green movement.
Expand Your Business: Insulation Systems 36 37 38 40 Insulation Examination: Understand the differences between EPS and XPS insulations
Continuous Insulation Advantages: Continuous insulation aids metal construction by maximizing a structure’s thermal performance
Inside Refl ective Insulation: Refl ective insulation is a smart choice for metal building systems
Refl ective Insulation Produces Real Results: Attain energy effi ciency, comfort and compliance with metal building insulation
Departments 3 8 9 10 Profi t Building Industry Perspective: Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association Guest Column: Ben Parks, Nucor Building Systems
42 Project Focus: Museums, Libraries and Cultural Centers 59
New Products 60 63 64
Product Catalogs: Roof Accessories and Snow Guards; Composite Metal Panels
Ad Index
Editor’s Pick: Metal Mesh Artistry: Wire mesh transforms an everyday street into a virtual outdoor art gallery
The Science and Health Careers Center at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Ill., was designed by Legat Architects, Chicago, and is LEED-NC gold registered.
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