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The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a new Technical Bulletin that focuses on a particular classification of systems called “rainscreens” where system performance is determined by either AAMA 508-21: Voluntary Test Method and Specification for Pressure Equalized Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems, AAMA 509-21: Voluntary Test and Classification for Drained and Back Ventilated Rain Screen Wall Cladding Systems, or both. The goal of the bulletin is to provide a basic understanding of the intended performance characteristics that make each type of rainscreen system unique. You can download the full report below.
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Location: Missoula, MT
Product: EQUITONE LINEA (Fiber Cement)
General Contractor: Northfork General Contractor
Architect: Thinktank Design Group, Inc.
A massive renovation transformed an existing Days Inn located in the heart of downtown Missoula, MT. The four-story building became The Wren, a boutique hotel featuring 73 one-of-a-kind guestrooms that showcase artwork painted by local artists. The space is designed with the Missoula traveler in mind and the ground floor offers a retail experience for guests and visitors to downtown. MillerClapperton fabricated 2,000 square feet of Fiber Cement material for the project which opened in the Winter of 2021.
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“All around the world, 2023 is going to be a big year for hotel openings. Major cities like Paris, London, and Rome are getting evermore luxurious hotels that will cater to savvy travelers, while eco-chic openings will reach even the most remote places in the world—from Kenya and Morocco to the fjords of Norway. From a luxe Capri hotel designed by an AD100 (Architectural Digest) designer to an ambitious project that will transform one of London’s most important historic landmarks into a veritable design destination, below you’ll find the hotels you won’t be able to wait to check into.”
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Technology takes center stage in most of our lives and when it works seamlessly, it can help our days run more smoothly and efficiently. We leverage standalone tools all day long, whether we realize it or not, but some of the most simple and most helpful can be browsers extensions. Once installed, they can save both time and money, but some of them have been real game-changers for doing simple tasks that once required a separate app or a whole new program. Check out 10 Chrome extensions below that can supercharge productivity. This Friday5 writer’s personal favorite is Session Buddy, which has been a true life saver.
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Recommendation: The AEC Leadership Today Podcast
Produced By: ActionsProve.com
“The AEC Leadership Today Podcast is designed exclusively for the engineering, architecture, and construction industry leaders who want to stay relevant and effective to help their firms grow and prosper. The show takes on the most pressing issues facing the AEC industry in the 21st century from EX to CX, strategic planning to succession planning, and everything in-between associated with the business of AEC, industry trends, HR and recruiting, marketing and branding, and personal and professional growth and development.” Recent topics include ‘AI in AEC 2.0’, ‘How to Lead Positive Change’, and the ‘Four Major Shifts Changing Everything’. Hosted by Peter Atherton, P.E., you can check out all of the episodes below.
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