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Case Study: Coney Island Hospital
The Coney Island Hospital (CIH) underwent a significant renovation, demolition and rebuild due to extensive flood damage caused by Hurricane ...

Case Study: Northpoint Parcel U
Nestled in the heart of Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA, this impressive 12-story lab and office building stands as a ...

Top 3 Metal Cladding Rainscreen Systems for 2025
One of the most effective ways of enhancing the performance of a building envelope is to use a rainscreen cladding ...

How will NFPA 285 affect MCM in 2025?
Cladding Safety with Metal Composite Material (MCM) and NFPA 285-19 One of the most talked about points when specifying ...

Mastering Custom Colors and Finishes for Metal Cladding: Your Ultimate Guide
As a member of the architectural community, we understand how important custom finishes and colors are to the quality and ...

Economics of Aluminum in the U.S. Building Industry
Why are aluminum prices and lead times going up? By now any fabricator in the metal building façade industry has ...

Vitraplate® Non-Combustible Aluminum Façade Materials
How Does the Building Code Define Vitraplate® as Non-Combustible?
The International Building Code (IBC) Section 703.4 establishes the criteria for determining ...
The International Building Code (IBC) Section 703.4 establishes the criteria for determining ...

9 Reasons Why Using the Arrowhead System Can Help You Complete More Projects
Fairview is the only ACM/MCM manufacturer that offers a fully patented and tested installation system: Arrowhead. The Arrowhead Metal Panel ...

The Impact of the 2022 NYC Building Code on Exterior Wall Assemblies: A Proposed Solution
The Challenge: Additional Testing Required by the NYC Building Code. The 2022 NYC Building Code brings with it significant challenges ...