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Do you Know your Code? Part Two
Posted on September 17, 2018
Does a handrail just get installed on a step because the building owner is being nice? Do they just pick a spot on the wall and say: "looks good, fasten it there?" As it turns out, handrails have their own sets of rules within the larger building code to create a consistent, safe set of standards.
How does railing go from an idea to an installation?
Posted on August 20, 2018
So you have this great idea for a beautiful railing project....now what?
How did Pipe Cable Railing come to be?
Posted on July 23, 2018
A closer look at the needs and development that led to a brand new member of the Superior Aluminum product family.
A Glimpse at Housing Trends and What they Mean
Posted on June 19, 2018
Where is the housing market going in comparison to where it has been? What does it mean for building products manufacturers?
Do you Know your Code?
Posted on May 10, 2018
Ever wondered if that hotel balcony railing was really safe to lean against? Turn's out there is a wide array of rules and regulations called building codes that ensure it is indeed safe! We tackled two of these such codes in depth!
Examining 15 Common Column Terms
Posted on April 12, 2018
Load-Bearing? Wrap-Around? What do all these fancy column terms actually mean?!
Understanding 20 Common Aluminum Railing Terms
Posted on March 7, 2018
Working with railing can often get confusing, especially when very specific terms start to get thrown around. We are here to ease some of the confusion.
The Big Game Without Manufacturing?
Posted on February 13, 2018
What would the end of a football season look like without Manufacturing? We decided to answer the question!
Understanding 12 Key Construction Terms
Posted on January 16, 2018
The construction and building supply industries tend to throw out acronyms that can make anyone pause and say: “Wait, what does that mean?”
Buy Pre-Assembled, or Fabricate on the Jobsite?
Posted on December 12, 2017
Unassembled railing kits may be priced more aggressively, but do they cost less?
Commercial Construction On the Rise
Posted on November 16, 2017
Every quarter the USG Corporation and the US Chamber of Commerce survey a panel of contractors in the commercial construction industry to gauge their perspective on the current market. Powered by Dodge Data and Analytics, this index reveals some of the most prominent and promising trends forthcoming from the commercial construction industry.