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A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Women are Leading the Sustainability Movement

Autumn Dean

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Autumn Dean chats about her fascination with the world around her, and how it impacts her work.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

How Sustainability and the Built Environment Impact our Health

Nandar Godoy-Dinneen, LEED GA

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Through intentional design, Nandar Goday-Dinneen enhances lives, strengthen communities, and support overall well-being.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Designing Spaces to Meet Divergent Needs

Jenny Freeman

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Jenny Freeman talks about how design can foster community and inclusion

A test demonstrating the wrap’s ability to withstand moisture intrusion after surfactant exposure.

Surfactants and Their Impact on Building Wrap Performance

An underestimated property of building wrap performance that building professionals too often overlook

Andrew Irvine

March 7, 2025

Without a basic understanding of surfactants and how they impact the performance of building wrap, builders and contractors could potentially jeopardize the long-term durability of the exterior wall assembly.

How Spray Foam Insulation Can Contribute to a Healthier, More Efficient Building Envelope

Spray foam insulation can help contribute to a more resilient and healthier building envelope in a variety of ways

Ryan Bazela

March 5, 2025

As commercial property owners and managers seek new ways to make structures more energy efficient, the deployment of spray foam insulation can make a major impact. Here’s what to know.

VIDEO: Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis

Lindsay Lewis

March 4, 2025

Keith Nelson, Commercial Application Leader & Fire Performance Subject Matter Expert at DuPont, and Daniel Martin, Lead Fire Protection Engineer at Jensen Hughes, joined us to chat about their webinar “Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis.”

high-rise buildings incorporate fire-resistant materials

How Fire Safety Innovation is Shaping Modern Wall Systems

New building codes compelled manufacturers to explore existing products to see how they could be modified to enhance fire safety

Karine Galla

March 3, 2025

The rise of combustible insulation materials prompted the development of NFPA 285 in the late 1900s to specifically address concerns about wall assemblies containing combustible components.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Part 1 of a 2-Part Series

Lindsay Lewis

March 3, 2025

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.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir Finds Inspiration in Nature

Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir

Lindsay Lewis

March 3, 2025

We sat down with Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir to talk about what inspires her, and how growing up in Iceland has shaped the way she approaches architecture.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Kathleen Shively Talks Role Models and Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in AEC

Kathleen Shively

Lindsay Lewis

March 3, 2025

Kathleen Shively chats about her great admiration for the younger generation entering the industry, and what they bring to the table when we talk about design.