Integrated Building Systems at the Ramsey Water Treatment Plant

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In collaboration with Ortel Architects and Magney Construction, we helped bring their project design vision for the Ramsey Water Treatment Plant to life by providing and installing a comprehensive package of exterior and interior building systems. This daylighting and glass and glazing installation required deep expertise in façade systems, safety glazing, daylighting integration, and life-safety coordination—core strengths of our team.
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With this installation, we had to coordinate timelines, installation phasing, and on-site sequencing to keep the project on schedule. With multiple façades, glazing assemblies, daylighting systems, and life-safety components intersecting throughout the facility, careful planning and collaboration were essential to maintaining project momentum while ensuring each system met performance, operational, and code requirements.

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Kalwall® translucent daylighting system panels were installed to introduce diffused natural daylight without glare or excessive heat gain—an ideal solution for an industrial utility environment.

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In addition to performance benefits, Kalwall panels are engineered to support occupant comfort and well-being by optimizing the quality of natural light. Using Museum-Quality Daylighting™ technology, the translucent panels diffuse sunlight evenly throughout the space, creating a balanced, glare-free environment that reduces visual fatigue and the physiological stressors commonly associated with artificial lighting.

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The EFCO 5600 Series Curtainwall system was installed to provide a high-performance exterior envelope with long-term structural integrity. Kalwall panels were glazed directly into the curtainwall system, creating a seamless transition between translucent daylighting and vision glass assemblies.


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Engineered for wind load resistance and weather performance

Supports large expanses of glazing for controlled daylight and visibility

Accommodates laminated safety glass where required

Integrates cleanly with adjacent Kalwall panels for a unified façade๏ปฟ

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EFCO 402 storefront framing systems were also installed as part of the Ramsey Water Treatment project, supporting both interior and exterior glazing conditions within this municipal facility.

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The EFCO 406X storefront system was installed in the area, providing flexibility and durability without the depth of a full curtainwall while offering a cost-effective solution.

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EFCO D502 & D500 Door Systems were carefully selected based on interior vs. exterior performance requirements to improve energy efficiency, reduce condensation, and match storefront aesthetics.

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We also installed the McKEON AC8800CP fire door with pocketed panels to meet stringent fire and life-safety requirements while preserving the flexibility of the large opening. When open, the side-folding accordion fire door retracts neatly into the wall pockets, maximizing usable floor space and maintaining clean architectural lines.

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With minimal headroom requirements, compact pocket door depth, and push-paddle egress, the AC8800CP allows the opening at the plant to remain visually and functionally unobstructed during normal operations—while providing a fully code-compliant fire and smoke barrier when deployed, delivering safety and design flexibility without compromise.

Projects like the Ramsey Water Treatment Plant reflect our depth of experience in delivering complex, high-performance daylighting, glass and glazing, and fire-safety solutions for demanding environments. From early coordination through final installation, our team brings technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to quality, helping design teams turn innovative concepts into durable, code-compliant realities.


We’re here to help bring your design to life—and we’re ready to be a trusted partner from concept through completion.


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