Lateral Buckling of Curtain Wall Systems ABSTRACT: Recent demand for increasingly complex exterior facades of com- mercial buildings has driven a need for more efficient…
Delegated Design in Specs for Glazing Systems We’ve been asked to review several engineering company’s calculation packages and found engineers stamping calculations that don’t meet…
Architects – Glazing System Engineering Design & Consulting Design Development/Construction Documents Phase Scope of Work Existing Structure Review Perform a review of the existing structural…
Architects and Glazing Contractors – Watch Specs for Building Movement 3 Short Videos **Download this RFI early in the estimating process. RFI – Building Movement 1)…
Specifications For Building Movement – Architects and Glazing Contractors Be Aware 3 Short Videos 1) Building Movement On Curtain Wall (5 min) Common specifications to…
Glass Storefront Glazing Install and Engineering Challenges Learn what glazing project managers and architects need to know to prevent problems. Glass Storefront Glazing Install and Engineering…
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…
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…
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…
Many options exist today with bird safe glass that reduce bird fatalities. Why do birds fly into the window? Birds fly into windows because when…