Archive for May 2017
Are manufacturer’s storefront wind load charts comprehensive?
Manufacturer Storefront Wind Load Manufacturer storefront wind load charts as produced by storefront manufactures are used by glazing contractors and sales reps for size and spacing during the pricing and planning stages of glazing projects. In the past this has not been much of a problem because typical AE specifications has not required delegated design…
Read MoreBenefits of Pre-Engineering Storefront and Curtain Wall
Benefits of Pre-Engineering Storefront and Curtain Wall. Problems with the status quo Glazing contractors are relying on free information from manufacturers that is not comprehensive or specific to each project. Benefits To Pre-Engineering Get us involved early. Benefits of Pre-Engineering Storefront and Curtain Wall will not solve all problems since it’s common for information to change. …
Read MoreBuilding Enclosure Council (BEC) – KC by JEI Structural Engineering
Building Enclosure Council (BEC-KC) Building Enclosure Council Glass and Glazing for Architects The Building Enclosure Council of Kansas City is pleased to announce our next session on May 24th. We will be gathering at 6pm with the presentation shortly afterwards. Please note that the session will be located at The Center for Architecture and Design…
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