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A rendering of Bullard Havens Technical High School in New Fairfield, CT

A Closer Look at LEED v5 and Its Impact on the Built Environment

Updates in LEED v5 are poised to have lasting implications for the building industry and will push boundaries in sustainable design

Eric Haggstrom

March 11, 2025

With a rebranded focus on carbon reduction, resiliency, and equity, the new version seeks to reclaim LEED’s leadership position in sustainability amidst the rising popularity of other programs like Fitwel and Passive House.

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Supporting Communities Devastated by Natural Disasters

Lindsay Lewis

March 11, 2025

PSMJ Resources, Inc. together with METALCON, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, an organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. Founder and CEO, Frank A. Stasiowski, sat with us recently to discuss how the industry can help with this initiative.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Part 2 of a 2-Part Series

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Part two of a round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.

Highlights from IIBEC 2025: Building Science, Innovation & Connection

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Enjoy these photos from the 2025 IIBEC Convention in Orlando, Fla. from March 6-9.

A test demonstrating the wrap’s ability to withstand moisture intrusion after surfactant exposure.

Surfactants and Their Impact on Building Wrap Performance

An underestimated property of building wrap performance that building professionals too often overlook

Andrew Irvine

March 7, 2025

Without a basic understanding of surfactants and how they impact the performance of building wrap, builders and contractors could potentially jeopardize the long-term durability of the exterior wall assembly.

How Spray Foam Insulation Can Contribute to a Healthier, More Efficient Building Envelope

Spray foam insulation can help contribute to a more resilient and healthier building envelope in a variety of ways

Ryan Bazela

March 5, 2025

As commercial property owners and managers seek new ways to make structures more energy efficient, the deployment of spray foam insulation can make a major impact. Here’s what to know.

VIDEO: Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis

Lindsay Lewis

March 4, 2025

Keith Nelson, Commercial Application Leader & Fire Performance Subject Matter Expert at DuPont, and Daniel Martin, Lead Fire Protection Engineer at Jensen Hughes, joined us to chat about their webinar “Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis.”

high-rise buildings incorporate fire-resistant materials

How Fire Safety Innovation is Shaping Modern Wall Systems

New building codes compelled manufacturers to explore existing products to see how they could be modified to enhance fire safety

Karine Galla

March 3, 2025

The rise of combustible insulation materials prompted the development of NFPA 285 in the late 1900s to specifically address concerns about wall assemblies containing combustible components.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Part 1 of a 2-Part Series

Lindsay Lewis

March 3, 2025

A round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.

A graphic depicting thermostat setpoints

The Cost of Building Enclosure Heat Loss

Daniel Overbey

February 28, 2025

So, what is the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature? Once your building is designed and constructed, this becomes the key question. You want to design for the design summer and winter conditions.