FRIDAY5 - March 30, 2018 - MillerClapperton

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MillerClapperton Friday5 – March 30, 2018

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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!

#1 IMPORTANT STATEMENT REGARDING TARIFFS

After months of speculation, the president recently signed an official proclamation that implements a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum. The announcement has sent shock waves throughout the industry, causing suppliers to panic and react preemptively.

As speculations over the impact of the tariff run rampant, MillerClapperton has released an article about the affects we are seeing. Click here to read more and visit our LinkedIn page to join the conversation.

#2 FUNDERMAX INTRODUCES NEW CLADDING MATERIAL

FunderMax North America has released a new, non-combustible rain screen cladding material named m.look NCore. The panel is available in a wide range of colors, allowing designers to creative buildings that are visually appealing without compromising safety. The panel core is comprised of thermosetting resins and mineral fiber, and it has passed ASTM E-136 for non-combustibility. Click here to read more.

#3 SIX MATERIALS THAT AGE BEAUTIFULLY

A recent article from ArchDaily takes a look at the design process and what happens once a building is handed over to the elements. Often neglected is how a building develops after it’s exposed to natural forces. Rather than detract from a building, material’s can grow character and become even more beautiful with time. Let’s explore materials that like fine wine, get better with age. Read More.

#4 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Bailey Flats

Located on Rhode Island Avenue in the Shaw neighborhood is a 32,125 square foot apartment building, Bailey Flats. Designed by architect, Suzane Reatig, the four-story building houses 16 units and incorporates bright accent panels in red, ochre, and purple, that stand out against the more subtle grey exterior. MillerClapperton fabricated and installed nearly 900 panels to complete the unique design.

Location: Washinton, D.C.
Material: High Pressure Laminate
General Contractor: McCullough Construction, LLC
Architect: Suzane Reatig Architecture

#5 CURRENT PROJECT

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is the latest addition to the 152-acre campus in Huntsville, AL. The 100,000 square foot building will help foster job growth of several and expanding life sciences companies, and also house HudsonAlpha’s research, Educational Outreach, genomic medicine and informatics programs.

The facade will be clad in 25,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material and nearly 8,000 square feet of profiled single skin panels will create a visual barrier on the buildings rooftop. MillerClapperton fabricated and installed more than 600 panels for the project, which will be complete by this summer.

Location: Huntsville, AL
Material: Metal Composite Material and Profiled Single Skin
Product: Reynobond and PAC-CLAD
General Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Architect: Fuqua & Partners Architects, P.C.

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