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Welcome to the MillerClapperton Friday5 e-newsletter where you will stay up to date on all the industry news and updates, as well as what we are working on here at MillerClapperton in 5 quick points!
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3A Composites USA, Inc. made a monumental announcement to their customers earlier this week as they become the first major metal composite material (MCM) manufacturer to standardize the use of ALUCOBOND® PLUS, the brand name for their Fire-Retardant core panel.
In their announcement, the manufacturers of ALUCOBOND stated that, 3A Composites is a responsible manufacturer and, as such, is aware of the fundamental role building materials have in creating safe buildings. 3A Composites will continue to support and endorse clear, stringent regulations with regard to fire protection and fire safety.
MillerClapperton applauds 3A Composites for leading the charge towards a single core and for working toward eliminating the confusions and varied interpretations of fire performance.
Learn more about ALUCOBOND® PLUS.
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Not all fabricators are created equal. For the best, specify a requirement for a Premium MCM Certified Fabricator determined by the Metal Construction Association. Below are the recommended qualifications for qualified MCM Fabricators which are also included in the Build-A-Spec section on the mcmspecwriter website.
- The MCM System Fabricator shall demonstrate and offer written attested certification by at least one (1) specified MCM Manufacturer that he has fabricated; a minimum of 150,000 square feet of architectural walls per year, that are used as the building weathering envelope, utilizing MCM of at least 4mm (0.157 inch) thickness.
- System components shall be shop fabricated.
- Fabrication of other types of panels or fabricator’s goods is not considered as meeting the above requirement.
- MCM System Fabricator shall have been in business under its present name for at least five (5) years prior to the start of this project.
- MCM System Fabricator shall not have filed for protection from creditors under state or federal insolvency or debtor relief statutes or codes.
- MCM System Fabricator shall substantiate a track record of one of the Manufacturers listed in this specification working with the Fabricator/Installer for three (3) consecutive years and at a scale of operations cited above.
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As many of you already know, on Monday, August 21, 2017, North America will experience a total solar eclipse of the sun. A solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between Earth and the sun. According to NASA, experiencing a total solar eclipse where you live happens about once in 375 years. Learn all you need to know, like when is the best time to view the eclipse based on your location and the proper safety precautions to take, on NASA’s website.
Here’s a helpful video that breaks down everything you need to know about the solar eclipse.
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College of Medicine Academic Office Building, University of Oklahoma
MillerClapperton fabricated and installed approximately 50,000 square feet of MCM and insulated panels along with perforated stainless steel panels for the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Academic Office Building. This nine-story building is home to several departments and administrative offices of the OU College of Medicine. This new addition includes skywalks that connect the tower to the Williams Pavilion and a skywalk between the OU Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital.
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College of Medicine Academic Office Building, University of Oklahoma
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Material: Metal Composite Material, Insulated Metal Wall Panels,
Products: Alpolic, Kingspan
Architect: Bockus Payne Associates Architects, P.C.
General Contractor: Manhattan Construction Company, Inc.
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State Farm – Park Center
MillerClapperton is wrapping up work on the second phase of the State Farm Insurance Co.’s 2.2 million square foot campus, officially known as Park Center. MillerClapperton is providing over 50,000 square feet of MCM and single skin material to the second phase of the campus. Park Center is the largest corporate office project in metro Atlanta’s history.
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State Farm – Park Center
Location: Dunwoody, Georgia
Materials: Metal Composite Material, Single Skin Material
Products: Reynobond, Petersen Aluminum
Architect: Cooper Carry & Associates
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