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It is widely recognized that building codes are a crucial element in fostering construction practices that promote more resilient and durable designs for both new construction and existing buildings

Apex Friendship Middle School is a three-story building covering 234,000 square-feet. The exterior is a blend of traditional brick veneer and modern metal

Slab-on-grade insulation can be arranged in a number of configurations, each with pros and cons

Assigning the design of a complex system or component to a specialized subcontractor can save time and money, but doesn’t come without risks. Building envelope professionals must be careful to defend against confusion over design responsibilities and liabilities

The five-story, 188,447-square-foot research facility focuses on sustainable design, targeting LEED Platinum, and achieving a 44 percent energy savings goal with the help of its double-skin façade

In the last decade the term “value engineering” has gained prominence in the construction industry

A high-performance envelope reduces heat transfer in both directions, which decreases cooling loads during summer and heating loads during winter

A new dining hall in California is part of an inspiring campus center that takes advantage of contemporary technologies, materials and construction methods

With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial and mixed-use building projects

A standing seam metal roof wraps around the building, and intersects with the metal tile at the building’s two entrances