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As the largest of Georgia’s “Golden Isles,” St. Simons Island has been a tourist retreat and nature lovers’ haven for well more than a century. The southern portion of the island offers the classic resort mix of beaches and shopping, while much of the northern half remains native woodlands and marsh. The new St. Simons [Read More]

A building that started life as a stove factory in the early 1900s might be an unlikely draw for a new entertainment district, but that’s just what the Stovehouse has become in Huntsville, Ala. This mixed-use development includes restaurants, bars, concert venues and office space, with a vibe that’s a blend of old-school honky-tonk and [Read More]

In 1792, just four years after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, a small fort was built just outside of what is now Winder, Ga., located between the cities of Athens and Atlanta, to serve as a refuge and trading center for local settlers. Still standing, the log structure now is a centerpiece of the [Read More]

Sevier County, Tenn., lies in the heart of Dolly Parton Country – the country music legend’s Dollywood theme park is located within the county’s boundaries. The county seat, Sevierville, also serves as a gateway of sorts for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with its entry just 10 miles away. Surrounded by such hospitality and [Read More]

Florida’s Gulf Coast beach communities are known for their particular kind of laid-back vibes. Flip-flops and cargo shorts, fresh grilled seafood and sunsets hailed with raised cocktails are regular accompaniments to time spent enjoying the area’s sand and surf. But the oceanfront views come with the risks posed by salt spray and hurricanes, so building [Read More]

Phoenix, AZ – Petersen continues to meet the growing demand in the Western United States for its PAC-CLAD metal roof and wall products by hiring new representatives in the region. The manufacturer representatives will support architects, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products in Northern California. Building Enclosure Solutions, [Read More]

The city of Burkburnett, Texas, has been undergoing a bit of an educational building boom during the past several years. In 2015, residents approved a $47.1 million bond issue for the city’s independent school district. These funds have brought big improvements to all schools in the district, along with the new Overton Ray Elementary School, [Read More]

Petersen is expanding its network of manufacturer representatives into Canada to meet the country’s growing demand for metal roof and wall cladding systems. The manufacturer representatives from Enercorp will support architects, consultants, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products from coast-to-coast across Canada. Enercorp (enercorp.ca) will represent [Read More]

Petersen once again has expanded its network of manufacturer representatives, this time throughout Western New York to better serve the area’s growing demand for metal roof and wall cladding systems. Manufacturer representatives from CAS Reps will support architects, consultants, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products in [Read More]

When it comes to oceanfront living, you can’t get much closer than the Shipwatch Villas on Florida’s Amelia Island. Residents of this 7-story condominium complex enjoy wide-open views of the Atlantic Ocean in all its moods. Of course, this proximity to salt spray – and, on occasion, hurricane-force winds – can pose challenges. So, when [Read More]