Recent studies have shown that CI alone may not be enough for a building to achieve its designed level of energy efficiency. It’s time to look beyond CI alone and consider a holistic approach to façade design.
Architects and engineers can now confidently specify ProChannel Ci for projects that require fire-tested, code-compliant façade assemblies
November 17, 2025
ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci cladding support system has met NFPA 285 testing standards and has been approved for use in NFPA 285-compliant wall assemblies for Types I–IV construction.
Tenmat, in collaboration with ALPOLIC and CLADIATOR, announced Tenmat’s FF102/50 Intumescent Fire Block has successfully tested an NYC compliant assembly for this collaborative rainscreen cladding solution.
New drainage solution for commercial exterior claddings advances building envelope performance with improved moisture management
November 6, 2025
DuPont Performance Building Solutions announced the release of the DuPont ArmorDry Exterior Drainage Mat, a new product for use behind lath-based commercial exterior claddings.
The sheets of glass with their swirling patterns serve as a canvas that honors the Caddo Nations’ homeland and establishes a permanent remembrance of their history
October 21, 2025
At The Momentary in Bentonville, Ark., artist Chad “Nish” Earles, a member of the Caddo Nation, has transformed the utilitarian building into a powerful cultural landmark that honors his people’s history through design.
The University of Florida’s Malachowsky Hall showcases 170,000 SF-plus of exterior cold-formed steel non-bearing panels, earning McClure a 2025 CFSEI Design Excellence Award win
September 23, 2025
The University of Florida’s Malachowsky Hall showcases 170,000 SF-plus of exterior cold-formed steel non-bearing panels, earning McClure a 2025 CFSEI Design Excellence Award win.
The Premier Education and Networking Hub for Design Professionals
September 2, 2025
The Design District @METALCON returns to Las Vegas from October 21–23, 2025, bringing together leading architects, engineers, designers and specifiers for three days of targeted education, cutting-edge products and high-level networking.