In all climate zones, the various forms of metal cladding—single-skin panels, metal composite materials (MCM) panels, and insulated metal panels (IMPs)—are proving to be reliable, durable elements on ...

1. Involve the fabricator early in the design process. Sometimes the manufacturer has to provide a reality check for the designer. “Every product has its limitations,” says Paul Collyer, technical ...

Metal cladding has come a long way from black or silver rectangular panels. Advances in fabrication and engineering now allow for contoured and colored facades that are as durable and ...

Blending in with its urban context or standing out to draw attention, a façade tells a building’s story. It is an expressive medium through which we engage with architecture, defining first ...

Besides providing external protection, natural ventilation, insulation and energy efficiency, the presence of façades enhances the building’s personality and character. Among the different types of ...

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 ...