Recent studies have shown that CI alone may not be enough for a building to achieve its designed level of energy efficiency. It’s time to look beyond CI alone and consider a holistic approach to façade design.
For years, concrete masonry wasn’t really part of that conversation. But that’s starting to change. Masonry has typically been part of the engineer of record scope.
Whether it's a cultural center honoring local history, a recreation center bringing communities together, or an arts venue revitalizing a neighborhood, IMPs deliver the aesthetics, performance and cost-efficiency needed to help these spaces serve the population for generations.
The La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in El Paso showcases how wall systems shaped a cloud-inspired landmark that fosters creativity, learning, and civic pride
September 5, 2025
The La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in El Paso showcases how ATAS wall systems shaped a cloud-inspired landmark that fosters creativity, learning, and civic pride.
The work included designing steel and wood structures to support the building’s engineered tilt-up wall panels
August 27, 2025
Case Engineering’s Structural team collaborated with Plocher Construction of Highland, Ill. to build the new Park North Golf Club, which opened on July 12, 2025 in Edwardsville, IL.
The standard performance requirements for curtain wall systems should not be compromised in favor of high thermal performance. This article outlines the testing and evaluation process.
Designed by BHM Architects, the new C.W. Williams Community Health Center uses Echelon Masonry’s Aria Slim masonry in Ground Face Granite and Texture Face Alabaster to deliver a design that balances a modern aesthetic with quiet resilience, living up to the center’s role as a pillar of the community.
We recently spoke with Tony McConnell from RAMSA (Robert A.M. Stern Architects) about designing traditional buildings with stone facades using architectural precast systems.
Upcoming webinar will detail the progression of early building joint firestop methods to today's best practices such as preformed firestopping and fire-rated drywall accessories.