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Full Integration: The Building Enclosure of the Future

The Best Solution for Efficiency and Sustainability
Brandon Kinsey
August 8, 2022

While the integrated component is not new to the industry, the demand for an energy-efficient and time-efficient system for the building envelope remains high.




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Helping Builders Build Better with Adhesives

Kelly Patrick
August 3, 2022

When choosing an adhesive partner, building envelope product manufacturers must consider how that choice impacts builders, contractors and installers—and their customers. Here’s what to look for.


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Letting Go of Inefficient Old Construction

Evelyn Long
August 2, 2022

Retrofitting and adaptive reuse of older buildings is often an ideal eco-friendly solution — bringing existing structures up to modern energy efficiency standards without the resource consumption of new construction.


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CEU: Designing for the Impacts of Very Severe Hail

Jennifer Keegan
Jennifer Keegan
August 1, 2022

When Very Severe Hail requirements were introduced to the roofing industry, it was as if all hail was about to break loose!


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Clean Water is a Vital Component of Healthy Buildings

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Daniel Overbey
July 22, 2022

Broadly considering our aging building stock, two threats in particular are Legionella and lead contamination.


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Metallic Coatings Deliver Durability, Design Freedom

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James Howell
July 18, 2022

The incorporation of metallic coatings provides added benefit on multiple fronts—greater durability, and enhanced aesthetics for prefabricated systems, prepared vertical walls, and interior drywall surfaces.


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Looking to the Future: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Building Industry

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Craig Miles
July 13, 2022

With labor shortages threatening the productivity and efficiency of the building industry, diversity, equity and inclusion come to the forefront as companies work to fill roles with expert candidates. 


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View Our Summer 2022 eMagazine

July 11, 2022

Our Summer 2022 edition contains various technical articles describing the challenges of designing buildings for severe weather, and much more.


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Greenhouse Gas Emission by Scope

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Daniel Overbey
June 27, 2022

With the emergence of environmental, social, and governance reporting, companies are working rigorously to identify, assess, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.


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Supply Chain Woes Impact Building Envelope Projects

Emily Newton
Emily Newton
June 24, 2022

Commercial building envelope projects are crucial for overall success. Given its importance, it’s easy to see why supply chain shortages could significantly impact commercial project timelines. Here’s a closer look at the extent of the problem and, more importantly, how experts can adapt to the issue.


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