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Historic glazing contractor goes under

Construction Enquirer

A glazing and roofing contractor which has been in business for nearly 200 years has ceased trading with the loss of 49 jobs. The administrator said: “Unfortunately, it was not possible to find a purchaser for the Leicester-based glazing, metal roofing and cladding and building conservation specialist.

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Historic glazing contractor urgently seeks buyer

Construction Enquirer

A glazing and roofing contractor which has been in business for nearly 200 years is urgently seeking a buyer to save it. Owners of Leicester based Norman & Underwood are working with Begbies Traynor to find a buyer. The company has also filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

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Thom Mayne's high-tech Emerson College LA campus opens in Hollywood [slideshow]

BD+C

Larry David, Maria Menounos, and Sofia Vergara are among the Hollywood elites scheduled to attend a star-studded gala March 8 to celebrate the opening of Emerson College''s new $85 million Los Angeles campus building. Body Image: read more.

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Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements

Pro Builder

But because the expanded polystyrene foam of the ICFs can’t hold fasteners for a mechanically applied water resistive barrier, the team opted for a peel-and-stick membrane with a fiberglass lath mat that would accept three-coat stucco cladding and eliminate the cost and time of applying a separate lath layer. Andrew Hunt.

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2014 predictions for skyscraper construction: More twisting towers, mega-tall projects, and 'superslim' designs

BD+C

Each year, high-rise building experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) release their predictions for the worldwide skyscraper industry. They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Body Image: read more.

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Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

BD+C

. – The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more.

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5 things AEC pros need to know about low-e glass

BD+C

Low-emissivity (low-e) glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient and more sustainable. Here are five tips to help architects, engineers, and contractors understand and explain the differences among low-e glasses and their impact on building performance: Body Image: read more.