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Everything You Need to Know About UL Ratings

Safety is an important consideration in any building project, both for the builders themselves and the future occupants of the building being constructed. One of the key components in determining material safety is the UL rating. What is UL Standard? UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories, an independent company focused on safety science. For more than […]

Importance of Continuing Education for the AEC Industry

The AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry is constantly evolving. New technologies and techniques are being developed all the time. To stay competitive and deliver the best results to clients, industry professionals need to continue their education throughout their careers. This is where continuing education comes in. Importance of Continuing Education for AEC Professionals Continuing […]

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Fire Trol’s 2022 Year in Review

The design and construction industry faced numerous challenges in 2022—from labor shortages to rising building material costs to new legislation. Throughout the supply chain, manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers, designers, builders, and all alike have proven their ability to think strategically and outside the box to remove or minimize the various obstacles. In particular, prefabrication was one […]

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Enhance Architectural Designs with Stainless Steel Columns

It’s been trusted in kitchens and homes since the 1920s, now trust stainless steel to enhance the design of your next commercial building! Stainless steel columns enhance your basic column design and add numerous benefits to any sustainable building design! Benefits of Stainless Steel in Architecture Invented in 1913, stainless steel changed the manufacturing, engineering, […]

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Different Types of Architectural Columns and Benefits to Each

Everyone agrees that business partners should be chosen with care, much like friends. They should be trust-worthy and supportive. When developing new buildings or projects, you need architectural columns you can trust. Choosing the right column for a project is important. As you know, architectural columns have a main purpose of structural reinforcement and are […]

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Prefabricated Fireproof Columns: Vital for Architectural Safety

When developing new building designs, architects and designers must take many factors into consideration; one of the most important is fire safety. Fortunately, with today’s technology, builders have a variety of active and passive safety solutions to choose from when designing a building. Implement fire safety measures into your design by using fireproof building materials, […]