Allentown, PA - A new AIA approved course, “Metal Roofing: History, Material, and Application” is now available from ATAS International, Inc. The learning objectives for the course include:
· Observe and recognize the history of metal roofing and the different types of metal used
· Explain the manufacturing process and the importance of finish coatings
· Describe the differences between low slope roof systems and steep slope roof systems
· Understand the environmental benefits, sustainable technology and the features of metal roofing

A total of nine AIA approved courses are now offered by ATAS; three of which can also be taken online. All are approved for health, safety, and welfare (HSW) learning units by the American Institute of Architects' Continuing Education System.

The three courses available online are:
· Demystifying Rain Screen Systems Utilizing Metal Wall Panels
· Metal Roofing: History, Material, and Application
· Sustainable Building Envelopes

Three of ATAS' courses are also approved by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), including the Sustainable Building Envelopes course available online. All three of the online courses, in addition to the six others, are available as in-person live learning sessions. As a registered AIA Continuing Education Passport Provider for many years, ATAS can also offer continuing education credit for two live plant tours: a facility which manufactures building envelope components from metal, and a metal coil coating facility. Lee Ann M. Slattery, ATAS' Sales Support Manager, stated, “We are pleased to add to our course offering, and to provide continuing education in a variety of ways. ATAS understands that online learning opportunities are desirable, in addition to live learning sessions. We will continue to offer all nine of our courses in-person for those located across the country who are seeking to bring education into their firms.”

LEWISVILLE, Texas – Sports facilities are unique environments that face varying environmental conditions from both within and outside the structure. In evaluating building materials, client and builder seek proven solutions for meeting environmental requirements, codes and long-term durability without forsaking the art of design.

Enter the new Boston Sports Institute (BSI), a 130,000 square foot multi-use recreation facility in Wellesley, a suburb of Metro West Boston. A collegiate town and activities hub for surrounding residential communities, Wellesley lacked a professional grade sports facility. Featuring two NHL ice arenas, a synthetic turf field, indoor track, repurposed 2012 Olympic trial pool, warm-up pool, sports rehabilitation area and strength training facility, this $23.3 million complex was completed in July 2019. Centered on a public-private partnership model between the town and the management company Edge Sports Group, BSI prioritizes ice and pool time for local schools who previously traveled to professional facilities. It is also rentable for private organizations and sports groups.

“We were committed to using insulated metal panels from the earliest design stages, both for its performance and design flexibility,” states Kevin Provencher, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Architecture at the design builder Dacon Corporation. “We have a lot of history with this type of product on a variety of building types. It is an effective solution for multi-use facilities with variable environmental requirements. Both ice rinks and natatoriums have high moisture loads, but the ice rink's temperature will be maintained at 55 degrees Fahrenheit while the pools are at 82 degrees. It's an ideal wall system for a facility with demanding environmental needs.”

Provencher says insulated metal panels (IMPs) provide a total wall system that incorporates a continuous insulating layer with control layers for weather, air and vapor barriers.

“It helps that we partnered with a quality metal building builder,” Provencher says. “Collaboration was key to this project's success. Selecting the right details and sharing responsibility eases the burden on the designer.”

Barnes Buildings & Management Group Inc. of Weymouth, Mass., a Metallic Building Company dealer, installed the insulated metal panels from Metl-Span as well as the engineered metal framing system. Tony Barnes oversaw the erection of the metal framing and challenging installation of 58,000 square feet of insulated metal panels. Tim Allison, the Vice President of Project Management at Barnes, oversaw project administration.

“We have a mixture of panel types in multiple colors that run in two orientations,” Allison says. “When we have just one type of panel and one color, we simply unwrap the bundle and install continuously. With multiple colors, you must spread out bundles so we can access the panels in the order needed. With this site, we didn't have much room, so it was tricky. We paid close attention to the drawings and details to ensure correct installation.”

Allison says Barnes Buildings erects a lot of structures using engineered metal framing systems and IMPs. He's noticed an architectural trend is using mixed colors and panel orientation to provide a unique aesthetic that is almost impossible to match with other building materials.

Metl-Span's Smoke Gray, Polar White and Sandstone were installed to create an eye-catching aesthetic. “Our client wanted a strong visual impact on the north façade facing the state highway,” Provencher says. “When passing other commercial buildings commuters notice this vibrant design featuring vertical and horizontal panels. Tim Allison and Marty Barnes provided valuable input, influencing the final outcome.”

There are several unique details to BSI, including a parapet on the gable end of the building above the pool. It starts low at the eaves and grows to 3 feet at the peak to hide rooftop equipment. Barnes Buildings also installed an accent band near the top of the building, a single skin metal panel that continues horizontally from the windows. The 7.2 Rib panel from Metl-Span is 36 inches wide with ribs that are 1-1/2 inches deep.

The roofing for more than 75 percent of the building is a double lock standing seam from Metallic in bare Galvalume. The roofing above the pool is a bare Galvalume insulated metal panel, Metl-Span's CFR system. It starts approximately 35 feet from the roof peak, so the top section of roofing is standing seam. At the transition to where the IMPs are above the pool, the roofline drops 1 foot. The interior skin on the roofing and wall IMPs in the pool area are coated with Valspar's Flurothane IV, a finish formulated to protect in exceptionally harsh environments where chemical corrosion protection is needed.

“It's all things we've dealt with on other projects, but there's a little bit of everything on this one,” Allison says. “It's a special job and a visually appealing project. The IMPs are ideally suited for our New England climate. When used as walls and roofing, they provide excellent continuous insulation on any building.”

The RSIC-1 products were tested recently at a third party testing facility for VOC in classrooms and office spaces per the CDPH Standard Method of testing

Standards & Codes Recognizing CDPH Standard Method V1.2

·USGBC LEED Version 4, BD&C, ID&C

·The WELL Building Standard

·ANSI/GBI 01, Green Building Assessment Protocol

·Green Guide for Healthcare V2.2

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Carrollton, GA — BoMetals, inc. of Carrollton, Georgia, announced their acquisition of Dowel Bars and Baskets, LLC today. DBB is a now a wholly owned subsidiary of BoMetals and will continue operations in Farmersville, TX.

BoMetals, founded in 1989, is a provider of concrete and masonry accessories throughout the US, Canada, and International markets. Dowel Bars and Baskets (DBB) is a leading manufacturer of products used in FAA, DOT, Corp of Engineers, and Commercial/Industrial projects nationwide, with a focus on quality material made to specification. The addition of DBB's product line is a logical addition and increases an already strong market position held by BoMetals. With this acquisition, BoMetals now offers the most complete line of US manufactured concrete jointproducts available from a US owned company.

When asked about the purchase, Todd Rambo, CEO of BoMetals said, “DBB is a familiar name in the construction industry, and we share the same core value of consistently providing the very best products possible.” Rambo continued, “We are pleased to announce this acquisition, and look forward to continuing to provide the DBB products with the service standard for which we are known at BoMetals.”

Former owner, Greg Maday, stated, “I am delighted that DBB will become a part of the BoMetals team. Having worked with BoMetals for several months, it has become clear to me that Todd and his team have the tools and resources in house to make DBB a state of the art manufacturing facility. With the support and guidance of BoMetals, DBB will grow to be the preferred manufacturer in that space.” Matt Nicholas, DBB President, adds, “At DBB we built our team around being good stewards in the Paving industry. BoMetals is built the same way. The strengths shared by both companies make this acquisition a tremendous opportunity to experience continued growth in service, sales, and operations. We are excited about the future.”

Breaking News: President Barack Obama Joins the Keynote Stage at Greenbuild 2019!

"A Conversation with President Barack Obama"

Date: Wednesday, November 20
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, winning more votes than any candidate in history. In times of great challenge and change, President Obama's leadership ushered in a stronger economy, a more equal society, a nation more secure at home and more respected around the world.

Join President Obama for the first time ever on the Keynote Stage at Greenbuild for a moderated conversation.

Access to President Obama's keynote is included with a Four-Day, Three-Day, or Wednesday Conference Pass.

Register now to secure your seat and take advantage of Early-Bird Discounts.

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO – Arriscraft, manufacturer of naturally-made products that emulate quarried stone, has added production of its incredibly popular Architectural Linear Series Brick (ALSB) at the Fort Valley, Georgia plant. This elongated brick rivals the premium, long brick offered by European companies. Arriscraft is the stone products group of General Shale, the North American subsidiary of Wienerberger AG and a leading manufacturer of brick, one of the world's oldest green building materials.

“Since introducing ALSB in 2018, we've had overwhelming interest. By adding production at our Georgia plant, it's now easily accessible to major markets in the southern United States. This long, elegant brick features a distressed finish that designers love,” says Marta Zonneveld, Marketing Manager. “Our Georgia version features an even slimmer face rise and four new colors to add to the existing colors available from Canada.”

This Architectural Linear Series Brick is 2-1/8" high in random lengths up to 23-5/8" (depth is standard at 3-¾"). Installing this one large size is simple and efficient. To augment the full product offering, Arriscraft has added four exclusive Georgia colors: Burnt Umber, Cedar Woods, Harbor Grey, and White Pearl.

Arriscraft's Natural Process technology uses only natural materials (plus color pigments) and replicates how stone is created in the earth. This proprietary process creates stone with the natural aesthetics and durability of quarried stone, plus the convenience of standard installation and unlimited supply.

Corrugated metal shines on architect's unique river view home

Bossier City, La. — Practicality and product familiarity led an architect and his wife to choose corrugated metal panels for the exterior walls of the home they built for the view along the Mississippi River. McElroy Metal's Multi-Cor panels, installed horizontally, provided the durability and unique aesthetic they were looking for.

The back of the Ingram home faces the river from just outside of Vicksburg, Miss. Viewing sunsets over the Mighty Mississippi is a great way to wrap up each day.

“We built it for the view,” says Paul Ingram, owner of Ingram and Associates in Vicksburg. “There are very few vacant lots with Mississippi River views left here and this property is triangular in shape, lending itself to an unconventional floorplan. The design was not conducive to brick, with exterior walls extending over lower walls.

“I'm an architect. This home is for me and my wife, but I haven't had much experience designing homes. My niche the last few years has been convenience stores with gas stations. I became familiar with McElroy Metal a long time ago, using their soffit panels on canopies over gas tanks.”

Ingram says the metal was less expensive to install than brick veneer and the 24-gauge corrugated metal and factory finish exceeded his expectations. Consistent, rounded corrugations make Multi-Cor the ideal panel to provide a strong appearance. The 3,000 square foot home required 3,037 square feet of Multi-Cor panels from McElroy, in the color Ash Gray, a PVDF coating from Sherwin-Williams.

“The aesthetic intent was to have contrasting color and materials, but with prominent horizontal lines, which resulted in the light gray metal and western red cedar,” Ingram says.

To create an air space between the panels and the 2x6 studs, plastic furring strips called Sturdi-Starter, from Cor-A-Vent Incorporated, were installed to the studs. Open cell spray foam insulation between the studs provided an R-value close to 25. The home has 57 windows and doors.

“It was a lot of work, but I knew I could do it,” says Mike Hogan, owner of Riverbend Construction in Vicksburg, Tenn. “I’ve been around metal all my life, so we just got right in there, figured out what we had to do and made it work. It was me and one other guy and we were onsite the better part of a month, so about 20 working days.”

The key to any successful installation is working with properly constructed framing. Lance Murrah does a lot of framing in the area for Richard Coward Inc., the general contractor on the project, and Hogan says everything was level and straight.

“We started on the long wall and installed panels from left to right so you couldn't see the laps from the front,” Hogan says. “We did the same thing on the triangles right above that. About three days into the job, Paul texted me and said he liked the way everything was looking. We took special care to do it right.

“At first, I wasn't sure this is something I would consider doing if I ever built my own house, but it turned out pretty neat. I'd definitely consider it. It is a unique application.”