U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) to reinstate a 25 per cent tariff on steel and increase the tariff on aluminum from 10 to 25 per cent, effective March 12.
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Wind-driven kinetic façade systems add dynamic movement to building enclosures and wall systems. Responding to air currents, the flapper-panel design creates the look of rolling waves across the wall. Suitable for both small- and...
Trump reimposes tariffs on aluminum imports
(08/10/2020)
In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on unalloyed, unwrought aluminum imports from Canada, effective August 16.
The Building NX retrofit at Humber College, Toronto, has been awarded the Zero Carbon Building—Design certification by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). It is the first retrofit in the country to achieve this...
The Xiqu Centre, a performing arts venue in Hong Kong designed by Vancouver-based Revery Architecture, reimagines theatre drapes and the swaying folds of the performers’ costumes with a glowing curvilinear façade.
Comparing liquid and powder coatings
(03/04/2016)
Historically, liquid fluoropolymer coatings have been the product of choice for coating aluminum architectural components in Canada. This is due to the extensive colour and gloss options, and their ability to be economically produced...
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