The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 – 33 years ago. It’s considered the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law recognizing the unique challenges that people with disabilities face as they navigate their residences, place of work and public spaces. It affects [ Read More... ]
Supporting continuing education and training needs, Tubelite introduces Teach.tubeliteusa.com. The website centralizes educational resources for architects, specifiers, glazing contractors, clients and others interested in learning about architectural aluminum products for commercial building projects. Teach.tubeliteusa.com offers two newly updated courses, approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System [ Read More... ]
Tubelite’s new, live, online Customer Training Series begins July 16, 10 a.m. EDT, with senior technical trainer Ron Schaaf. For flexibility with customers’ schedules, each session’s topic will be repeated twice. All require registration, start at 10 a.m., and are limited to customers or by special invitation. Visit our Calendar [ Read More... ]
All current and active Tubelite customers can enjoy access to the Client Portal and its features. Those using the portal most often view their up-to-date order information and shipping status. Increasingly, our customers also are watching installation and tour videos. Our clients-only video library continues to expand and currently includes: [ Read More... ]
Projects built for high traffic and longevity in mind depend on Tubelite's tie-rod doors.Building Design+Construction features two successful and enduring project examples:* Indiana State Fairgrounds' Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion* Mount Rushmore National Memorial's gift shop"Considering that entry doors are among the most frequently used moving parts of a building, [ Read More... ]
Tubelite's clients know that a door is one of the hardest-working elements of a building. It has to be engineered and manufactured for high durability. There are millions of aluminum entry doors installed across the country, with some having been in service since the 1950s. Sharing some of the key [ Read More... ]
Most U.S. buildings currently in use will continue to be until 2050 and, eventually, will require renovation. Helping building and property managers evaluate and maximize the benefits of window system renovation and upgrades, Apogee Enterprises, Inc.’s Building Retrofit Strategy Team offers a new 28-page publication. “Replacing aging windows with new, [ Read More... ]
Tubelite's Jon O'Neal recently authored an article in The Construction Specifier on "Considerations for Standard, Modified and Custom Aluminum Doors." The seven-page educational feature offers five key factors to consider throughout the selection process for aluminum swinging doors and frames in commercial applications: Extruded aluminum components Hardware requirements and specifications [ Read More... ]
Tubelite Inc. has been approved by the National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC) as a Manufacturer Approved Calculation Entity (ACE) Organization. NFRC is the global leader in delivering energy and related performance ratings and certification for fenestration products and systems. In addition to the company's ACE certified individuals in both the [ Read More... ]
Kevin Haynes, architectural specification manager at Tubelite Inc., will present “Hurricane Impact Fenestration Design” as an educational session on Wed., Sept. 7, 11 a.m., at CONSTRUCT in the Austin Convention Center’s room 9AB. CONSTRUCT is held Sept. 7-9 in conjunction with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 60th annual convention.Registration is [ Read More... ]