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Every month, the team at LearnGlazing will release an article aimed at delivering ideas, expertise, and a wise perspective on everything glazing. Experienced Project Managers interested in immersing themselves in the world of glazing will gain insight as well as a spring board for continuing on their educational path.

 

Solved with BIM: Using Clash Detection to Solve Exterior Design Issues (a case study)

BIM is not just for your glazing projects; it can be an amazing tool for any component of the building cladding systems. This case study involves a parking deck with post-tension cables and decorative metal...

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A Short Guide on the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Panic Bars

And How Door Hardware Maintenance can be a Source of Recurring Revenue for Glazing Contractors If you’re like most glazing contractors, you might not put a lot of thought into doors and door hardware after...

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What Engineers Look at, and What they Don’t (look at).

Buildings with large glass curtain walls offer vibrant interiors full of natural light that can help boost occupant morale. So it’s no wonder the use of glass in building enclosures has grown significantly over the...

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How Sunshades can Reduce HVAC Costs and Improve Building Aesthetics

Buildings with large glass curtain walls offer vibrant interiors full of natural light that can help boost occupant morale. So it’s no wonder the use of glass in building enclosures has grown significantly over the...

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“By Others”: Transitions Between Enclosure Systems

Article Summary - Link to Full Article is Below In this article, Nicholas A. Piteo and Emily V. Wychock -- Professional Engineers with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger -- discuss building enclosure continuity and how to...

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All-Glass System Showcase: Applications and Challenges

Examples of All-Glass Systems Module 24 (Introduction to All-Glass Systems) walked you through some examples of All-Glass products. In this short article, we share some useful links to examples that showcase All-Glass system applications and...

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School Security: Making smart door choices

Door hardware, particularly locks, must be carefully chosen to ensure safety and security -- not just during lock down situations, but every day. The growing frequency of active shooter events in America has put school...

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How to Design Facade Interfaces – A Summary

Today’s featured article is about designing continuous facade interfaces. Karol Kazmierczak and Dan Neeb show how discontinuities almost always cause functional weaknesses or, even worse, outright failure, and they explain how to use a system...

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The Importance of The Initial Project Review — And What Happens After

Many project managers, forced to juggle several projects at once, struggle to find the time for thorough initial project reviews. But they’re critical for ensuring projects proceed as planned and on schedule. Without carrying out...

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Using 3D models in the Design-Assist Process

Using 3D Models in the Design-Assist Process Utilizing your 3D resources during the design-assist process is an excellent way to foster communication among your team. Design-assist directly involves the architect, contractor, and subcontractors in the...

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Free Course, Transporting Fabricated Frames

Lesson One In this course we are discussing different shipping methods to consider for transporting your fabricated products to the jobsite. This short course is a companion to our Different Levels of Fabrication & Assembly...

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