Metal cladding is on a growth trajectory globally. This is reflected in rising demand for rainscreen cladding, which market research firm VMR values currently at over $10 billion worldwide, and ...

The tall shear wall system was developed through a series of studies and advancements by Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA). “The system is an evolution of many years of our work with composite ...

Steel or concrete is time versus money|~|steelframebody.jpg|~|Emirates Towers’ Steel frame could be seen clearly during construction|~|There are only a limited number of steel frame buildings ...

In this article we will continue to look at building structural systems. Last month we discussed concrete, which is one of the most basic building construction components. To review, concrete is a ...

Hot-dip galvanised substrate is produced on continuous zinc coating lines from either cold-rolled (thickness range 0.27mm to 2. mm) or hot-rolled (thickness 2.01mm to 3.0mm) steel substrate in coil ...

The role of steel has long been central to the construction industry and will be for many years to come. It is unique: unlike any other major construction material, once it is made it is indefinitely ...