Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has released a new white paper, Finding the Meaning in the R-Value and U-Factor of Insulated Metal Panel Building Envelopes, providing guidance for architects and specifiers on evaluating the thermal testing of insulated metal panels (IMPs). 

The recently enacted Covid-19 relief package titled “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” has extended the Federal Energy Tax Credit (Section 45L) through December 31, 2021, and made the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction (Section 179D) permanent. While both tax incentives offer significant value and the qualification process is simple, they are often overlooked by developers and homebuilders.

On the evening of May 27th, a forum of leading Latinx architects, landscape architects, and urbanists will explore what it means to be a Latinx design professional working in the U.S. today.

The $122-million facility is a strong example of the way today’s architects are mixing metal wall panels in varied finishes and profiles to create impressive façade designs.

BuildSteel.org, powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association, has released a new eBook entitled, “Specifying Cold-Formed Steel Framing: A Guide for Architects and Engineers,” which is available as a free download.

Metl-Span is honoring the partnerships that bring smartly-constructed, energy-efficient buildings to life through its annual Building of the Year awards program.

Building Enclosure Magazine is launching the Listening Lounge, a six-episode podcast series focused on challenges in the building enclosure. 

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute's (CFSEI) “Mid-Rise Construction Using Lightweight Steel Framing” on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.