As the commercial construction industry settles into a new year of projects and planning cycles, it is less focused on bold predictions and more concerned with practical execution.
A round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.
The days of designing the look of a building and "figuring out the details later" are over. The demands of energy efficiency and fire safety require a holistic, integrated approach.
Shares statistics, trends and success stories for safety, wellness and resilience
February 20, 2026
“Health Care in Focus” is a new white paper from Apogee Architectural Metals addressing facility-focused design aspirations and evidence-based performance requirements to serve immediate and emerging patient needs.
The new site is designed to support contractors, distributors, architects and specifiers with easier access to product information, tools and services
February 18, 2026
TRUFAST launched a newly redesigned website, merging its roofing and wall product portfolios together into a unified resource for all things related to building envelope attachment and accessories.
Adding Leading Mobile Design Apps to its Product Line
February 17, 2026
Strategic acquisition brings Morpholio Trace, Board, and Journal into the Vectorworks Ecosystem, strengthening designer workflows from first idea to final delivery.
The project features 261,635 square feet of QuadCore Optimo panels, alongside 7,793 square feet of QuadCore KS Micro Rib panels.
February 16, 2026
The architectural design of the facility, led by Page Southerland Page, required a building envelope solution that would meet the rigorous energy demands of semiconductor manufacturing while reflecting the modern, high-tech nature of the facility.
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.
IIBEC EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch previews the 2026 International Building Enclosure Conference, from keynote storytelling and education sessions to scholarships and networking opportunities
IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 12-15, in Sacramento, Calif. Recently, BE’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.
The Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science
February 10, 2026
The new 135,000 square foot building creates both a precinct and a destination for the university’s rapidly growing computing and information science programs.