Innovative Brick Systems returns to AltusGroup partnership

A leading player in embedded thin brick systems for architectural precast concrete has rejoined licensor AltusGroup as an Innovation Partner to lend members its expertise and technical support. Innovative Brick Systems of Lafayette, Colo. produces concrete form liners that enable plants to embed brick, tile, and stone into their precast products to deliver timeless, quality finishes. The involvement of the…

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AltusGroup begins search for successor to chief Carson 

Source: AltusGroup, Bethlehem, Pa.; CP staff AltusGroup is seeking applicants to succeed John Carson, who will retire as executive director in February 2025. Reporting to the AltusGroup board of directors, the full-time position spearheads strategic planning efforts and manages related initiatives, including the exploration and commercialization of new precast technologies, partnerships with innovative precast suppliers, plus ongoing marketing and technical…

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AltusGroup members log 35 million square feet of wall panels in 20 years

Embracing “precast innovation powered by collaboration” has positioned carbon fiber reinforced element licensor AltusGroup and producer members to sustain momentum in developing advanced commercial building enclosure solutions. “In the two decades since our founding, we’ve seen a deepened focus on energy savings, carbon footprint mitigation and on-site labor reductions, all amid an enhanced desire for aesthetic freedom and versatility,” says…

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AltusGroup: 35 million square feet of precast wall panels in 20 years

Sources: AltusGroup, Bethlehem, Pa.; CP staff Embracing “precast innovation powered by collaboration” has positioned carbon fiber reinforced element licensor AltusGroup and producer members to sustain momentum in developing advanced commercial building enclosure solutions. “In the two decades since our founding, we’ve seen a deepened focus on energy savings, carbon footprint mitigation and on-site labor reductions, all amid an enhanced desire…

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Council envisions better proposal vetting in new code development process

AltusGroup Inc. precast producers have renewed ICC Evaluation Service report (ESR #2953), reaffirming how their CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels meet code requirements. CarbonCast elements with carbon fiber C-GRID shear truss connectors and rigid foam insulation were first tested in accordance with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria AC-422 in 2014. Building officials, architects, contractors, specifiers, and designers reference ICC-ES documents to…

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AltusGroup members sustain CarbonCast ICC-ES verification

Sources: AltusGroup Inc., Bethlehem, Pa.; CP staff AltusGroup precast producers have renewed ICC Evaluation Service report (ESR #2953), reaffirming how their CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels meet code requirements. CarbonCast elements with carbon fiber C-GRID shear truss connectors and rigid foam insulation were first tested in accordance with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria AC-422 in 2014.

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Arcis agreement extends ultra-thin precast/ prestressed to AltusGroup producers

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AltusGroup partnership precast producers can now add to their licensed architectural or structural CarbonCast offerings an ultra- thin panel technology for cladding or exterior fascia applications; rainscreens and ventilated drainage components; interior décor elements; marine decking or planking; and, tactile ADA detectable warning panels.

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Arcis agreement extends ultra-thin precast/prestressed to AltusGroup producers

Sources: AltusGroup, Bethlehem, Pa.; CP staff

AltusGroup partnership precast producers can now add to their licensed architectural or structural CarbonCast offerings a thin panel technology for cladding or exterior fascia applications; rainscreens and ventilated drainage components; interior décor elements; marine decking or planking; and, tactile ADA detectable warning panels.

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