Accelerated Building Technologies Relocates to Larger Facility
(ABT) today announced the relocation of its manufacturingoperations to a larger facility. Located in Leetsdale, Pa., near the company's headquarters, the new manufacturing facility will enable ABT to expand its capacity quickly to meet fast-growing demand for its accel-E™ Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.), according to ABT President Al Alayon. Read more . . .

Accelerated Building Technologies Organizational Announcement
ACCELERATED Building Technologies today announced an organizational management transition to support the next phase of the organization's growth strategy.  Al Alayon, previously VP Finance NOVA Performance Products, has been named President of ACCELERATED Building Technologies. "Al brings over 25 years of business experience and will be accountable for delivering the aggressive growth goals needed during the ramp up phase of the business," stated Tony Torres, Vice President of Ventures and Building and Construction for NOVA Chemicals. Read more . . . .

accel-E™ Wall Panel Project List Grows Despite Industry Slowdown
As the building products industry struggles with the ongoing construction slowdown, one advanced wall panel system continues to grow in popularity as everyone concerned – from general contractors and architects to building owners themselves – find a lot to like. The list of successful projects using the accel-E™ Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) continues to grow rapidly, thanks to its proven ability to reduce labor costs and shorten construction time, while also providing long-term benefits in the form of improved energy efficiency, greater durability and lower life-cycle costs. Read more . . .

Governor, Congressman and Other Officials Are Briefed on Green Building Advances
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell, U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, and other federal, state and local government officials were briefed recently on advances in sustainable building technologies at the Pittsburgh offices of ACCELERATED Building Technologies, LLC. ABT is a unit of SYNTHEON Inc., a building science company specializing in high-efficiency construction systems, advanced materials and component fabrication. Read more . . .

Wisconsin Congregation Finds Time and Cost Savings With New Wall System
For owners and tenants of a new commercial building, the new accel-E™ Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) wall system can mean earlier occupancy, quicker positive cash flow and reduced financing costs.  For members of the True Life Ministries congregation in Racine, Wis., however, the innovative new wall system provided even more important benefits. Read more . . .

accel-E™ STEP Wall System Slashes Both Construction Time and Labor Costs
Despite a shrinking construction market and a general slowdown in economic growth, there is still plenty of good news in the building industry, provided one knows where to look. For example, a growing number of building contractors are finding genuinely good news in an innovative new approach to wall construction, which enables them to achieve dramatic savings in both labor cost and construction time. Read more. . .

accel-E™ STEP System Is Found in Compliance With IBC and IRC Codes
A Code Compliance Research Report (CCRR) has been issued for the accel-E™ STEP (Steel Thermal Efficient Panel) wall system. The new report shows that the accel-E™ STEP system is in compliance with both the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC).
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Pennsylvania Drilling Company Building Offers a Model for Future Construction
When Thomas Sturges decided to move his growing company into new offices, it wasn't his goal to change the way commercial buildings are designed and constructed. His main interest was in building a solid, energy efficient headquarters that would serve his company, Pennsylvania Drilling Company, for many years to come.
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New accel-E™ S.T.E.P. Wall System Offers Superior Insulation and Noise Control – for a Cost-Effective Demising Wall Used in Warehouses and Factories

Creating cost-effective demising walls that are both energy efficient and sound dampening in industrial structures is very difficult to do, particularly since high ceiling heights make traditional framing and insulation techniques very challenging.
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accel-E™ S.T.E.P. Wall System Addresses Often-Overlooked Building Issue: Moisture

As contractors, architects and building owners focus on energy efficiency, they may often overlook a critical factor that affects not only energy consumption but the long-term durability of a building: moisture. Failure to properly control moisture – and the structural problems, mold and other complications that result – is one of the most significant risks that building owners face.
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NEW accel-E™ S.T.E.P. Wall System Benefits Building Contractors and Owners Alike

An innovative wall panel system is gaining widespread attention in the construction industry from commercial building contractors and residential builders, as well as from building owners.
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