Articles Tagged with ''building façade''

Seismic Retrofitting

Architectural Beauty or Deadly Liability? Façades Spark Fierce Debate in Earthquake Safety

While earthquake preparedness often focuses on a building’s foundation, the real and often overlooked danger lies in aging or poorly anchored facades, urging property owners to invest in modern, discreet seismic retrofitting solutions that preserve architectural beauty while ensuring public safety and resilience.
Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President of Alpha Structural Inc.
Kyle Tourjé
November 11, 2025
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When we think of earthquake preparedness, we often visualize strengthening a building’s core foundation and frame, often overlooking the danger that hides in plain sight.
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IWR Earns Gold in 2025 MarCom Awards for Brand Refresh

Launched earlier this year, the refresh unified IWR’s identity under a modernized framework to showcase the craftsmanship and innovation of its team.
November 5, 2025
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Launched earlier this year, the refresh unified IWR’s identity under a modernized framework to showcase the craftsmanship and innovation of its team.  


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Western Specialty Contractors Mitigates Building Envelope Air, Moisture Infiltration Issues at Chicago Medical Center

Western’s work was performed in phases, both vertically and horizontally, to allow for the hospital to manage office and patient room areas impacted by the work.
October 6, 2025
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Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Facades Branch recently completed Phases 1-5 of a multi-phased, interior AVB and exterior facade repairs to a building at a medical center campus in the north suburbs of Chicago.


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ABC Supply Now Integrated with Leap CRM for One-Click Materials Access

Leap now brings ABC Supply’s real-time pricing and ordering directly into Leap CRM, giving contractors one-click access to accurate materials and faster, error-free projects.
September 8, 2025
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Leap now brings ABC Supply’s real-time pricing and ordering directly into Leap CRM, giving contractors one-click access to accurate materials and faster, error-free projects.


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