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Articles Tagged with ''renovation''

New England Biolabs

Copper’s Renaissance: Enduring Performance Meets Modern Design

How a proven material continues to improve buildings, both new and old
Larry Peters
February 11, 2026

With its durable qualities and malleable form, copper is currently experiencing a renaissance. Its ability to bridge historic restoration with contemporary design — and its unparalleled resilience — puts copper at the forefront of current architectural trends. 


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Integrating Firestopping with Air Barrier Systems

Closing the Gaps at the Building Envelope
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Vicky Visavale
February 9, 2026

Integrating firestopping with air barrier systems is no longer an optional “best practice”- it is a necessity for the modern, high-performance educational building.


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SIP Building Transformation Apple Valley MN

SIPA Names Winning Projects of the '26 Building Excellence Awards

Trade association recognizes standout residential and light commercial projects that use SIP construction to deliver a superior building envelope
February 6, 2026

The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) announced the winners of the 2026 Building Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in Tempe, Arizona, January 26th – 28th.


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An Iconic Boston School Undergoes Building Enclosure Renovation

The first phase of this multi-year project included the design and replacement of the roofs and plaza systems, installation of new windows and doors, facade repairs, and new pedestrian coatings
February 4, 2026

Gale Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering firm, announce the completion of the comprehensive building enclosure renovation of the iconic Josiah Quincy Elementary School, which occupies a full block in Boston’s Chinatown.


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Maple Terrace Apartments in Dallas

Glass Renews Historical Residential Hotel in Dallas

Now reimagined, the original seven-story, U-shaped building has been filled in and expanded to 150,000 square feet of office and restaurant space capped by two new floors
January 21, 2026

Reviving the century-old Maple Terrace Apartments in Dallas, 5G Studio’s adaptive reuse of the historic landmark features glass from Vitro Architectural Glass on the building’s new windows and two-story curtain wall addition.


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Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents new roof from the sky

GAF and Harness Roofing Team Up to Donate New Roof for Community Center

Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, a youth-led nonprofit organization in Harrison, AR that fulfills small wishes for nursing home seniors, received a much-needed new roof for its community center
January 19, 2026

Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents received a much-needed new roof for its community center thanks to GAF and Harness Roofing, Inc.  


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UC Berkeley Creekside Center

UC Berkeley Creekside Center Undergoes Renovation for the Disabled Students’ Program

The revitalized building upgrades seismic and life safety performance, and is a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible new Center for the University’s Disabled Students’ Program
January 14, 2026

The renovation of the Creekside Center provides a new, more welcoming centralized home for disabled student services on campus and consolidates DSP staff, allowing for improved and expanded services for more than 4,000 students.


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Utah’s Marshall N. White Community Center exterior

Revitalizing a Landmark: Utah’s Marshall N. White Community Center

Features Tubelite curtain wall and entrances finished by Linetec, plus Viracon glass and thermal spacer
January 12, 2026

After a comprehensive renovation, the Marshall N. White Community Center, a two-story, 68,000-square-foot building honors its namesake’s legacy and offers a vibrant hub with a wide range of recreational, educational and social programs for all ages.


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Kewanee Life Skills roof replacement

Western Specialty Contractors Replaces Roof on Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center

Western was able to complete the large project by November 2025 on budget
January 5, 2026

Western Specialty Contractors – Peoria Branch recently replaced the roof on the Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center in Kewanee, IL.


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Landmarks Illinois Provides Nearly $65,000 in Grant Funding to Support Illinois Preservation Projects

From the Trail of Tears to Chicago’s South Side, 11 culturally and historically significant sites will be preserved with help from Landmarks Illinois’ three grant programs
January 4, 2026

Landmarks Illinois has awarded $64,828 in grant funding to 11 preservation projects across the state through our three grant programs.


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Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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