When the original 1982 brick cladding on Mears Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska, began to fail, the necessity for a full-scale exterior restoration became the catalyst for a total architectural reimagining, which included a feature comprised of ALUCOLUX® aluminum panels from 3A Composites Americas, etched with nature scenes reflective of the surrounding landscape.

Working successfully with children and youth who have severe physical and developmental disabilities can require a holistic approach of varied therapies based on 24-hour residential care. Few facilities exist, however, that can provide such comprehensive services. The Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, ND, is one such resource. The facility's exterior inspires hope and happiness, thanks in large part to the colorful Petersen metal wall panels specified for its design.

The Cherokee Nation’s commitment to healthcare is on full display with the opening of the Amo Health and Wellness Center in Salina, Okla. At the facility, curved soffits, walls and light coves were created by Talon Commercial Services, Tulsa, Okla., with products from Flex-Ability Concepts.

A lynchpin to the growth strategy of Concord, CA, and Contra Costa County, which it resides in, is Buchanan Field Airport. Supporting the airport's ever-growing presence is a new 18,000-sq. ft. administration building. Featured on its exterior are insulated metal panels by Kingspan Insulated Panels North America.

The climate-controlled self-storage industry is booming, with some industry experts predicting a growth rate of approximately 7% through 2030. Driving the construction of new facilities is consumer demand for protecting sensitive items, rising urbanization, and high demand for residential and commercial storage. This is great news for insulated panel manufacturers like Norbec, whose IMPs combine thermal performance with aesthetics and speed of installation. One of the company's recent projects is the new Extra Space Storage facility in Providence, RI.

Food Bank of the Rockies plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity across Colorado and Wyoming – the largest food bank coverage area in the contiguous United States. As demand for perishable food distribution continues to increase, the organization required expanded cold storage capacity to better serve its network of community partners. Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) from Kingspan Insulated Panels North America were chosen for a project that addressed that shortage.

When the time came to replace three hangar doors on Signature Aviation hangars at the Trenton-Mercer Airport in New Jersey, the hired door contractor knew just who to call. Groome Industrial has installed doors from Schweiss in the past and they are featured on many Signature Aviation hangars. With the success of the latest installation, that trend is likely to continue.

Industry revenue for the global semiconductor market is projected to grow substantially over the next decade, driven by increasing demand for artificial intelligence, automotive electronics, cloud computing, and consumer devices. Global efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains have accelerated the development of new manufacturing capacity in the United States. This is good news for the design and construction industry, and for makers of energy efficient insulated metal panel systems like Kingspan Insulated Panels North America.

Walker, MI-based Viking Products provides a wide range of custom product solutions for the automotive, appliance, agricultural, renewable energy, furniture, and electric vehicle markets. The company's new 132,000-sq. ft. headquarters, built in 2023, provides a larger footprint to accommodate the company’s growth. It was designed and built by Visser Brothers Inc. general contractors of Grand Rapids, MI, and features insulated metal wall panels from FALK on its exterior.