Coated steel cladding provides a cost-effective weathering envelope for buildings. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans examines the specification options and their whole life costs Coated steel cladding ...

These durable metal facade systems add weather protection and unique visual interest to exterior elevations. Read about new products by Chemetal, Alucobond, Banker Wire, Linetec, and Kaynemaile. This ...

Currently on site and due for completion in 2009, Rednock School (above) in Gloucestershire is funded by the government and the Department for Children, Schools and Families, as part of the Building ...

Electroplating is a simple and low-cost process that produces a uniform and dense coating with good adhesion to the substrate. This method is also suitable for coating complex-shaped interconnects.

As composites practitioners well know, tooling for composite parts is a challenge. Metal tools are the most robust option and support rate production, but they need to be carefully engineered to match ...

Building envelopes create a physical boundary or shell integrated to the outer skin of a structure, separating indoor and outdoor environments. By assembling architectural components such as walls, ...

Steel is one of the most versatile materials used in building and construction. Light gauge strip steels in particular are used extensively in the UK building and construction industries. In the ...

Technological advances will mean cladding is no longer just about function and aesthetics. Think cooling, power generation and communication Expect to see green walls brightening up the streetscape in ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The new laser cladding equipment market research from Technavio indicates neutral growth in the short term as the business impact of COVID-19 spreads. Get detailed insights on ...