News

See Also: Recent AEC Daily Newsletters





THERMAFIBER
Building Perimeter Fire Protection White Paper

Thermafiber is a leading manufacturer in mineral wool insulation and a strong proponent of life safety in multi-story buildings. While a division of the United States Gypsum Company, Thermafiber pioneered curtain wall fire containment systems through over 30 years of testing and documentation on fire protection of the perimeter joint at the exterior curtain wall.

Thermafiber’s white paper on ‘‘Building Perimeter Fire Protection’’ reflects the requirements of building codes and tested systems that architects must be familiar with in order to design successful perimeter fire containment and provide life safety to occupants in multi-story buildings.

 





MERMET
Mermet Sponsors Free Continuing Education
Mermet offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
Solar Shade Fabric and Sustainable Design

Provides an overview of the components, types, and sustainability of solar shades.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Mermet is known throughout the world for their dedication in manufacturing high quality intelligent fabrics. Mermet’s intelligent fabrics are designed for many functions required in a building: solar protection, energy savings, visual comfort, decoration, prints, signage, and acoustical comfort. With continuous research and development, Mermet remains focused on being the world leader in solar protection.

For more information on the Mermet, please visit www.mermetusa.com.

 





MARVIN WINDOWS AND DOORS
Marvin Windows and Doors Sponsors Free Continuing Education
Marvin Windows and Doors offers the following FREE on-line continuing education courses at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. These course are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
Treatment Options for the Rehabilitation of Historic Windows

Provides an overview of historic window rehabilitation, including the unit assessment process of existing fenestration, the development of creating a rehabilitation plan, and available options and accessories for window replacement.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE
Window Installation Fundamentals

Provides a general overview of best practice installation procedures for wood windows, aluminum clad windows, and structural installations, including a discussion on opening and unit preparations.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Every one of our products is made for you and only you. Only the finest materials, wood and clad wood, are handcrafted for a more exacting standard and for the ultimate in beauty, efficiency and performance. Visit www.marvin.com for product information and resources including Marvin’s Architectural Detail Manual, CSI specifications and the Marvin Design System.

 





W. R. MEADOWS, INC.
W. R. MEADOWS, INC. Sponsors Free Continuing Education
W. R. MEADOWS, INC. offers the following FREE on-line continuing education courses at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
Concrete Curing Compounds and Sealers Examined, and The New Era of Polished Concrete
Provides an overview of the differences in concrete curing compounds, cure and seals and sealers, as well as proper curing techniques of concrete, and includes diamond grinding and polishing as an alternative treatment of concrete.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE
Controlling Moisture Movement In Buildings: The Complete Air & Vapor Barrier Approach
Provides an overview of the benefits and advantages of air, vapor and moisture barriers designed to protect buildings against excessive moisture, and includes a discussion on moisture sources and travel, and their negative impact upon the building envelope.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE
Controlling Moisture Movement in Buildings: The Complete Approach - Below Slab Protection
Provides an overview of the types of moisture movement in buildings below grade and the effects of uncontrolled moisture movement. Included are discussions pertaining to the solutions and methods used to prevent and control moisture movement below grade and the industry codes and standards which must be met when specifying vapor barriers.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

W. R. MEADOWS Survey 2010

Please take this survey to help W. R. MEADOWS learn more about you and your work, so we can better serve you in the future. To thank you for your time, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Wireless Reading Device (1st Generation). The drawing will be held April 5, 2010 and the winner will be notified the following week. *Submitting your business contact information is required to qualify for the drawing.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY

W. R. MEADOWS delivers one of the broadest lines of premium-grade construction products available to architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners to meet a multitude of construction application needs. Our extensive line of high performance, premium-grade construction products has been developed for use in, on, around, and under concrete.

From highway construction and restoration, to waterproofing, vaporproofing, air barrier products and more, we've been satisfying the needs of the public and private sectors of the building construction industry for years. All of our quality W. R. MEADOWS products are available worldwide through an authorized distributor network.
W. R. MEADOWS has always been concerned about the environment. Nearly two decades ago, the GREEN LINE of environmentally responsible products/systems for concrete performance was introduced. We remain committed to producing environmentally friendly products and systems that meet or exceed the latest EPA standards and guidleines. W. R. MEADOWS is a member of both the U.S. Green Building Council and the Canada Green Building Council.

For more information on W. R. MEADOWS, please visit www.wrmeadows.com.