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As buildings have evolved, so have the requirements that have been placed on the building enclosure. No longer “just” a roof to keep precipitation out, today’s enclosure has many roles.

From stucco and stone, to glass and wood, a glance at any new commercial construction market shows a trend toward mixed-material facades for buildings of all types.

Vegetation is only part of an ideal green roof system. Learn to maximize rainwater retention while maintaining a functional space.

Weather-resistant barriers play a crucial role in the protection and energy-efficiency of today’s commercial buildings.

Major structural and waterproofing deficiencies at the intersection of the original concrete slab and concrete masonry block exterior walls needed to be corrected.

The increasing number and intensity of hurricanes and storms in the United States is not only cause for general safety concern but is top-of-mind for builders, contractors and facility owners who have witnessed the damage that may be incurred to commercial structures

The parapet is so much more than the intersection of roof and wall. It’s also the junction where building aesthetics meets structural performance, air and moisture management, energy efficiency, construction trade sequencing and operational maintenance.

The Summer 2021 edition features a look at several trends demonstrating how rainscreens are emerging as a preferred solution. We also discuss how designers and construction specifiers should look closely at opportunities to streamline both the production process and quality control of their wall assemblies.

By their very nature, all building foundations touch the earth that surrounds them. In every climate, the water, air, soil, and temperature of that outside contact can impact the performance and integrity of the entire building structure.

There are many obvious reasons why durability is important for commercial construction and the waterproofing of covered podiums and plaza decks, green roofs, balconies and terraces