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Air barriers have emerged as a key component of the building enclosure

The boutique hotel’s distinct Northwest feel centers around the selection of metal composite material Reveal system

Durable air-barrier systems protect over half-a-million square feet of South Concourse and parking garage

Capped with an illuminated crown, the residential tower encompasses 588,000 square feet offering 444 luxury rental units, two amenity levels, and 11,650 square feet of retail/commercial space

The addition of glass curtain wall and a protective overhang clad in copper-toned metal tiles create a real visual pop in the middle of the airport’s runway area

The ITC is currently a 30 percent federal tax credit claimed against the tax liability of residential and commercial and utility investors in renewable energy property

For over 20 years, vinyl siding has been the number one choice for single family homes. And commercial builders and architects have taken notice

The old, existing structure was a concrete slab with concrete columns, sufficient to permit a five-story overbuild above the roof line to create the block-wide, 600,000-square-foot development. The renovated and expanded building was re-clad in a modern, high-performance façade

In the California casino market, staying relevant is vital to a casino’s success. Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, Calif., underwent a complete exterior renovation to attract more patrons and improve its building performance

Though it was barely more than 10 years old, the roof’s mix of membrane and metal was already beginning to fail when a severe weather event prompted a reroofing initiative