Insights

Designing with Aluminum Plate

In the search for creative and unique building envelope materials, architects and specifiers can choose from a wide variety of options to realize their vision for a building. When specifying a material that delivers aesthetic versatility along with long-term performance and durability, metal plate can quickly rise to the top of the consideration set.

Metal Cladding: The Better Firewall

Solid metal panels made of aluminum have a melting point of more than 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. That number is even higher with stainless steel panels. Such panels contain no plastics, foam or other synthetic material. In essence, they are non-combustible.

Mitigating Contract Risk

When it comes to executing construction contracts, the key is to make informed decisions from the beginning, ensure all parties are collaborating and acknowledging the uncertainty of our current market conditions.

Screenwalls: Where Design and Functionality Intersect

Architects and designers are constantly seeking ways to set their solutions apart, to stand out in ways that get them, their firms, and their building designs noticed. That often comes in the form of specifying cutting-edge products that take advantage of the latest in material science or up the ante when it comes to sustainability.