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Consider Value Engineering Your Waterproofing Design

A Look at the Costs, Benefits and Considerations
John D'Annunzio
April 1, 2019
In the last decade the term “value engineering” has gained prominence in the construction industry
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industry Insight

Q&A: Lionel van der Walt, RCI

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
December 7, 2018
A discussion with RCI’s Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Lionel van der Walt, about trends and challenges he sees currently in the industry, and where he thinks the industry is going
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Soprema USA

Storage and Handling of Polyiso Insulation

Marcin Pazera
Marcin Pazera
April 2, 2018
With the snow finally melting off many roofs, here are key considerations about the storage and handling of polyiso roof insulation
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Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

Insulation is No Longer Just Insulation

Jay Saldana
Jay Saldana
March 7, 2018
A well-designed enclosure must not only insulate, but must control moisture, air temperature and vapor
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Flooding

Tackling the Flooding Issue

John D'Annunzio
January 22, 2018
With the recent natural disasters that have taken place all over the country, it has forced us to reevaluate waterproofing criteria
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Editor's Note

Our 2018 Construction Forecast

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
September 11, 2017
With the slow growth that was seen in 2017, can next year be expected to be the same, if not better?
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Johns Manville

Fibers vs. Foams

J.R.
J.R. Babineau
July 17, 2017
The difference when it comes to noise control
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editor's note

Earn Your CEUs

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
April 18, 2017
We're excited to present to you a completely jam-packed CEU issue.
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editor's note

Fire Testing Standard: NFPA 285

The Lowdown on NFPA 285
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
February 28, 2017
Results

New Tools Make Sustainability Affordable and Achievable

Dominique Davison
Dominique Davison
February 16, 2017
The proof is clear that higher quality construction provides dividends to building owners. So why is it still such a challenge?
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