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Sika Recycles PVC Roofing Membranes

Next-Generation Plastics for High-Performance Roofing Membranes

Joanna Giovanoli Greg Li
February 14, 2025

Thanks to breakthroughs in materials science, today's roofing membranes are designed for remarkable durability and performance.


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Digitalization in construction

Three Ways Technology Will Drive Young Talent to the Trades

By leading with technology in the trades, new workers will come, and stay.
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Bartholomew Jae
February 10, 2025

The increased adoption of technology across the board has been enticing the next generation of workers to these occupations and checking the boxes of what they’re seeking in their careers.


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What Metal Roofing Warranties Typically Offer and Cover

January 8, 2025

A new metal roofing installation is a good value, but still a significant investment, and a warranty improves the overall value and ownership experience in several ways.


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Enter Now for Building Enclosure's 2025 Leadership Award

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
January 6, 2025

Building Enclosure wants to to acknowledge and celebrate architects, engineers, consultants and any building professionals who are leading the way in innovative design or spearheading sustainability initiatives in our industry.


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How Tech-Focused L&D Programs Positively Impact Trades Projects

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Bartholomew Jae
December 23, 2024

While occupations within construction, fire and life safety, electrical, and other domains will always require hands-on labor, digitalization has fundamentally changed how workers approach their tasks.


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Enhancing Roof Coatings with Liquid Applied Membranes

Giona Kilcher
December 6, 2024

Latex binders are central to the effectiveness of LAMs for roof coatings, which can be formulated to enhance performance and allow for improved sustainability.


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How 2025's Trends Will Shape the AEC Landscape

Designing Tomorrow
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Luc Lefebvre
November 27, 2024

Here are some key trends shaping the future of design and construction, focusing on improving productivity, sustainability, and client satisfaction.


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Guidelines for Proper Waterproofing Specifications

John D'Annunzio
November 25, 2024

The proper development of specifications is essential due to the complexity of the waterproofing process that occurs with the integration of other building components and trades. It is the responsibility of the architect and/or designer to ensure that all divisions of waterproofing application are addressed.


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How Building Materials Manufacturers Can Support Federal Efforts to Build the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

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Jamie M. Gentoso, P.E.
November 8, 2024

The President of Holcim Building Envelope writes about her belief that roofing manufacturers must actively shape the future workforce. Read her call to action for other manufacturers of building and roofing materials to join them on this important journey.


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Demonstrating Carbon Reduction Strategies at Seattle’s Lake Union Piers

EMission Zero
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Cory Mattheis
October 30, 2024

EMission Zero, an initiative launched by Seattle-based architecture firm Miller Hull, is designed as a replicable and scalable framework, demonstrating that coordinated action between owners, contractors, and designers can drastically reduce embodied carbon emissions in the built environment.


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