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The Key to Building Sustainably is Building for Longevity

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Rose Morrison
February 1, 2023

What makes a sustainable structure, and how do people create buildings that stand the test of time? They plan for the future today. Create interiors that feel like home rather than sterile to keep companies or residents from moving on.


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Fi-Foil Company Appoints Rodney Miller as CEO

January 11, 2023

Fi-Foil Company announced that Rodney Miller has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. An experienced leader in building materials, Rodney will succeed William Lippy and assume responsibilities on January 9, 2023.


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Firestone Building Products Legally Adopts Holcim Name

October 3, 2022

Holcim Building Envelope completed the next step in its brand journey as it transitions from the Firestone Building Products name to fully integrate into Holcim Group as part of its Solutions & Products Business Unit. 


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GCP Applied Technologies' Acquisition by Saint-Gobain Closes

September 29, 2022

Saint-Gobain has acquired all of the outstanding shares of GCP Applied Technologies for $32.00 per share, in cash, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion.


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ICP Building Solutions Group Names New Chief Commercial Officer

July 19, 2022

ICP Building Solutions Group has named Sami Rahman, an experienced veteran of the building materials industry, as its new Chief Commercial Officer.


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Supply Chain Woes Impact Building Envelope Projects

Emily Newton
Emily Newton
June 24, 2022

Commercial building envelope projects are crucial for overall success. Given its importance, it’s easy to see why supply chain shortages could significantly impact commercial project timelines. Here’s a closer look at the extent of the problem and, more importantly, how experts can adapt to the issue.


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Firestone Building Products Unveils New Brand Identity

June 21, 2022

Firestone Building Products announced that it is adopting the Holcim name and brand identity, becoming the Holcim Building Envelope division of its Solutions & Products Business Unit.


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ASSA ABLOY Returns to AIA Conference with Designs that Inspire and CEUs to Educate

June 16, 2022

ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, will be onsite at the A’22 AIA Conference on Architecture this year to support and guide architects and interior design professionals as they explore new options in aesthetic, decorative and functional doors and door hardware. 


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Embodied Carbon and the Shearing Layers of Change

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Daniel Overbey
February 25, 2022

Though they may be comprised of seemingly permanent materials such as concrete, masonry, metal, glass, or wood, our buildings slowly deteriorate; or may be adapted to changing needs; they may be gutted, expanded, or sometimes even contracted.


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Palmer-Donavin Announces Vendor Representative and Vendor of the Year Awards

January 31, 2022

Palmer-Donavin is proud to announce Mark McNabb and CertainTeed are the recipients of the Vendor Representative and Vendor of the Year awards for 2021.


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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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