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AECinfo BuildingBlog #151 ♦ April 2, 2020 

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Daylighting Applications: Water Treatment Plants

The privacy and savings provided by translucent panel systems make them a strategic solution for daylighting water treatment plants, pump stations, and other municipal facilities that house large equipment. By limiting views of the building’s interior from the outside, translucent daylighting keeps the facility and its equipment private and protected from trespassers who are unable to see who or what is inside. This added security may be especially important for pump stations or other buildings that are frequently left unattended.

Daylighting Applications: Water Treatment Plants

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Single-hung side-load thermal windows: quality and performance that never interfere with style

Single-hung side-load thermal windows: quality and performance that never interfere with style  

Kawneer’s TR-9100 Single-Hung Side-Load Thermal Windows offer versatility and design flexibility. The windows are tested for both blast mitigation and hurricane resistance. Security features include locks that automatically engage when the sash is closed.

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​Decorative Wall Panels – Explore The Many Designs, Materials, and Colors Available to You

Decorative wall panels can transform the appearance of a space in ways that paint and wallpaper cannot. Using wall panels, you can easily create an eye-catching accent wall or completely resurface the walls of an entire room. Not only do wall panels create a more lasting impression than a coat of paint but they are also easily installed and surprisingly affordable. If you want to resurface the walls in a home or a commercial space, the unique design and texture options make it easier to give your project a stylish look.

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5 Smart design bathroom design trends from the 2020 kitchen & bath industry show to rejuvenate your tired space

5 Smart design bathroom design trends from the 2020 kitchen & bath industry show to rejuvenate your tired space  

Where can you go to see, touch, feel and hear about the hottest trends and products in bathrooms? It’s the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (AKA – KBIS) and the International Builders Show (IBS). Mike Foti shows you cool products and 5 smart bathroom design trends.

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Cranky Portable Winch is the safe (and easy!) way to lift heavy objects

Cranky Portable Winch is the safe (and easy!) way to lift heavy objects -- such as compressors and motors -- directly through the roof hatch or up a vertical ladder.

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  Cranky Portable Winch is the safe (and easy!) way to lift heavy objects

Guard Booth Industrial Applications

Guard Booth Industrial Applications  

Par-Kut guard booth industrial applications are a perfect fit for use in abusive industrial environments, because the core competency is to build the enclosures with durable and long-lasting materials. Par-Kut industrial booths shelter and provide relief for industrial workers in control pulpits, in plant offices and operator shelters to name a few.

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Design Tips and Considerations for a Successful Nuclear Lead Pour

The Nuclear industry often requires large radiation shields made primarily from lead. One common method is to pour lead into a steel fabrication. The metal shell protects the lead in a durable casing that holds up better over time. This also ensures that any risk of lead exposure is minimized as the lead is sealed in an outer casing.

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Signs You May Need to Upgrade to Long Lasting Lighting Solutions

Do you have high energy bills? Are you spending way too much to maintain your light poles or landscape lighting? You may be overlooking the opportunity! Changing outdated lighting system can provide large cost savings for you. TerraCast®'s PolySteel™ posts and landscape lighting paired with our LED lighting options are the perfect long lasting solution to put an end to your costly maintenance and energy bills.

Signs You May Need to Upgrade to Long Lasting Lighting Solutions

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