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What are the complexities for architects in this climate? How does it impact how they specify products for any particular job? And how does that all cascade to the rest of the industry?

Understanding the true value of these construction shifts means looking beyond the price tag. When approached strategically, these solutions reduce long-term recovery costs, enhance property performance, and provide a critical hedge against the rising financial risks of a changing climate. 

As climate threats escalate, experts at METALCON warn that outdated codes and weak materials won’t cut it — metal construction must lead the resilience movement.

From steel framing to drywall and insulation, the wall and ceiling industry faces significant challenges and opportunities due to shifting tariff policies, with wide-ranging effects on costs, supply chains, and innovation.

As skilled labor shortages persist, building enclosure professionals are turning to digital tools, AI and mobile field technology to meet rising performance expectations with leaner teams.

This paper will review key steps in developing and implementing a construction quality program, with its overarching strategy following the work of W. Edward Deming’s Plan, Do, Check, Act model.

Construction of major building projects in bustling urban areas is always challenging. However, the $700 million Lyrik Back Bay mixed-use development in Boston set a new benchmark for logistical complexity.

A brief chronicle of the efforts underway by leading building design professionals to support and galvanize action toward decarbonizing the built environment.