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Education and awareness of the need for greater energy efficiency have moved the needle for higher performance building envelopes prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value, air tightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control and more

Every year, new Topgolf venues open across North America and beyond. Supporting this consistent growth, ARCO/Murray Construction Company has provided design/build services for U.S. Topgolf locations since 2006

Sunshades are an integral factor in enhancing not only the aesthetic of a building, but also its efficiency and sustainability

When undertaking the renovation and expansion of the busiest library in the state of Georgia – while it remains open – meticulous planning is required

Vitro glass maximizes daylighting, views, solar control for LEED-certified office building

The construction industry, like many others, stands on the edge of green transformation

From initial construction to eventual renovation or replacement, every building uses energy, water, and raw materials while generating waste and atmospheric emissions throughout its life cycle

For five years, GCP Applied Technologies has partnered with the Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Fla. to provide needed products and educate their students

In recent decades, the enduring qualities of zinc have gained interest and use in North America

As the building design and construction industry adopts a more holistic and comprehensive approach to assessing materials and resources for environmental impact, interest in life-cycle assessments has risen and the market has become saturated with transparency documentation such as EPDs.