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Safety is a key consideration in any building design, and fire protection should be a top priority when it comes to commercial construction. As the demand for occupant safety grows,… [ Read More ]

Infill panels in a curtain wall serve several roles in a building’s overall performance — insulation being a major one. The insulated panels’ thermal resistance, also known as the R-value,… [ Read More ]

Efficiency and sustainability are key considerations when building larger commercial buildings, impacting many design and material choices throughout the process. One option available to architects is green panels. By using… [ Read More ]

Florida Product Approval is a certification that guarantees building materials are strong enough to withstand extreme weather like hurricanes. Building with materials that have this critical approval can ensure safety… [ Read More ]

Public safety has become an increasingly important consideration for building owners, especially with the uptick in gun violence in recent years. A study done by the National Institute of Justice… [ Read More ]

Buildings in areas with severe weather need the protection of impact resistant architectural panels. Not only will these panels protect building inhabitants from inclement weather, but they also make buildings… [ Read More ]

Architectural panels can help architects balance great design with sustainability and energy efficiency. They are versatile enough to match a wide range of design preferences and durable enough to withstand… [ Read More ]

Innovations in the construction industry continue to merge economic efficiency and materials with building owners’ changing needs and desires.  Using new technology and tried-and-true materials like infill panels with a… [ Read More ]

See why Mapes Industries is the brand that architects and project managers demand when they need a partner for the best architectural panels on the market.
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For many of our partners, Jay Marshall is synonymous with Mapes Panels. You seemingly can’t have one without the other.
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