FRIDAY5 - October 27, 2017 - MillerClapperton

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MillerClapperton Friday5 – October 27, 2017

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 ENR 2017 TOP 600 SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS LIST

ENR has released the Top 600 Specialty Contractors list for 2017. Companies are ranked according to construction revenue for the 2016 year. Along with this list, ENR also published The Top 600: When Will the Hot Market Cool Off? by Gary J. Tulacz, outlining the impressive growth of the market in the past few years, industry trends, and the what the next two years might bring.

This year, MillerClapperton has made big strides by climbing up 36 spots from the 2016 ranking.

To view which specialty contractors made the list this year, visit ENR.com.

#2 HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE SPECIFICATION

Material selection is one of the most important decisions to consider throughout the design process, especially when talking about exteriors. Cladding material must be able to perform under tough conditions, but beyond simply being functional, it is the colors and textures that have the ability to bring a project to life.

High pressure laminate (HPL) panels are perfect for use in innovative and functional ventilated façade systems. Used on its own or as a highlight in combination with other materials, HPL panels can emphasize the qualities of a building.

We hope you’ll consider using HPL in one of your future projects. Below, you’ll find several, easy-to-use specification templates for the HPL systems we offer.

SYSTEM 2000 – EXPOSED FASTENER ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

1″ System Depth
Horizontally oriented extrusions that are vented to allow for air flow to facilitate ventilation of the cavity between the substrate and panel face
Ideally suited for vertically oriented panel layouts

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SYSTEM 2100 – EXPOSED FASTENER ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

Preferred Exposed Fastener System
1″ System Depth
Vertically oriented extrusions

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SYSTEM 210 – CONCEALED FASTENER ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

Has back-mounted clips that hang on horizontally mounted rail to vertically-oriented girts
System depth varies depending on wall assembly requirements
Only available for 3/8″ (10mm) and 1/2″ (12mm/13mm) material

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#3 MATERIAL SPOTLIGHT: METAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels have been used in North American construction for over 30 years. They are formed by bonding two metal skins to a highly engineered plastic core. Originally known as Aluminum Composite Material (ACM), the name of the product category has recently evolved to Metal Composite Material to reflect the introduction of new skin metals such as zinc, copper, stainless steel, and titanium. Aluminum, however, remains the predominant skin material.

BENEFITS

When it comes to consistency, precision, and geometry; Metal Composite Materials are among the best the metal construction products industry has to offer.

Exceptional flatness: MCM sheets are flat when manufactured and stay flat after installation. There is no “oil canning” or wrinkling because the skins are bonded to the core under tension, which produces a balanced panel.

Broad choices of finish: Aluminum and metal composite materials can be finished in virtually any color a building owner or architect desires. Zinc, copper and titanium panels are usually installed unfinished, utilizing the benefit of these natural materials to achieve a unique weathered look over time.

Complex geometry and curves: Unlike nearly all other exterior cladding systems, MCM panels are about to be bent or curved as well as provide sharp angles.

To learn more about MCM panels, visit MillerClapperton.com.

#4 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Birmingham Bus Station

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority created the $32 million Birmingham Bus Station and Intermodal bringing Amtrak, Greyhound, the BJCTA and automotive transportation together in one central location for its citizens. MillerClapperton fabricated over 50,000 square-feet of metal composite material by larson to complete this huge project for the city of Birmingham. In addition to a revitalized regional public transit system, the Birmingham Bus Station also includes a retail space and a new parking lot with nearly 300 spaces.

Birmingham Bus Station
Location: Birmingham, AL
Material: Metal Composite Material
Product: larson
Architect: Niles Bolton Associates
General Contractor: Rabren General Contractors

#5 CURRENT PROJECT

Avalon 8000

MillerClapperton fabricated and installed over 11,500 square-feet of material including MCM, single skin panels, louvers, and sunscreens to help complete the Avalon 8000. The Avalon 8000 is a 9 story, 224,000 square-foot mixed-use building located in the fast-growing Alpharetta Avalon, a multi-use luxury development stretching across 86 archers of land.

Avalon 8000
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
Material: Metal Composite Material, Single Skin, Louvers, Sunscreens
Products: Reynobond, Petersen Aluminum, CS Group
General Contractor: Hoar Construction
Architect: Wakefield Beasley & Associates

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