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NYC Tower Failure Offers Warning for Contractors

Buckled columns at the former Pfizer headquarters show how structural movement can damage interior assemblies—and draw specialty contractors into investigation
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Tanja Kern
July 13, 2026

After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability.


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Chinook Launches Integrated Building Assessment Service

New approach evaluates entire envelope
June 17, 2026

Chinook Building Envelope Services introduced Envelope 360, a building assessment service that combines roofing, wall and waterproofing evaluations into a single report.


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Nominations Now Open for RCMA's 2026 Project of the Year Award Program

Celebrating Excellence in Roof Coating Projects Nationwide
June 17, 2026

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association announced the second annual Project of the Year Award program, which recognizes roofing contractors who demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, and sustainability through outstanding roof coating projects.


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Cornerstone's Armacoil Steel Coils Expand Access in Texas, Florida

Contractor-grade steel coils now available through Metal Solutions
June 6, 2026

Armacoil coils offer reliable supply for roll-forming contractors.


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Construction Industry Revolts Over New CSI Licensing Plan

The controversy continues to escalate, raising difficult questions about ownership, governance and who ultimately controls the standards underpinning the modern construction industry
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Lindsay Lewis
May 29, 2026

The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.


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Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes

New AIA-AGC Framework Highlights Best Practices for Communication, Risk Management, and Team Performance
May 27, 2026

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry.


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ICAA Webinar to Break Down 2024 IECC Rules

ICAA and CIMA will host a webinar on 2024 IECC insulation, air sealing and compliance
May 22, 2026

ICAA webinar explores 2024 IECC updates, insulation rules and air leakage standards.


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Roof Restoration Benchmark Report Shows Restoration is Often the Smarter Business Decision

Restoration Projects Deliver Nearly 2X Profit Per Crew Day Versus Traditional Reroofing, New Study Finds
May 20, 2026

APOC announced findings from a new benchmark study that provides data validating the performance and profitability of roof restoration compared to traditional reroofing methods.


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Architectural Considerations for Scaling and Expanding Retail Spaces

When retail brands experience rapid success, scaling regionally or nationally is a logical next step
May 15, 2026

For brands and companies of all sizes, there are several key factors to consider when undergoing a rapid retail expansion, according to the retail design experts at Lawrence Group.


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METALCON 2026

METALCON Launches 40 Under 40 Program

Nominations open through July 21
May 7, 2026

METALCON launched a new 40 Under 40 program recognizing emerging leaders in metal construction ahead of the trade show’s 35th anniversary event.


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EVENTS

Webinar BE University

7/29/25 to 7/29/26
Contact: Demi

Sealed and Delivered: The Role of Water-Resistive Barriers

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand This course explores the essential code mandates, types, and configurations of water-resistive barriers (WRBs) in exterior wall assemblies. Originally developed to protect moisture-sensitive components in framed wall construction, WRBs have since become a mandated safeguard, ensuring the longevity and performance of structural assemblies. 

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Webinar BE University

8/12/25 to 8/12/26
Contact: Demi

Sustainable Steel Framing in the Building Envelope


Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH 

On-Demand In this webinar, participants will get a taste of what it takes to make steel today, in the cleaner, high-tech factories that are very different from the steel mills of decades ago, and will see how their specification language and design practices can help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings using steel framing.



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Webinar BE University

9/24/25 to 9/24/26
Contact: Demi

Understanding & Designing for Moisture Movement

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEU

On-Demand This presentation will help designers better understand how moisture moves through airflow by diffusion. We will discuss permeability of materials and its impact on the performance of enclosure assemblies.

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Webinar BE University

10/16/25 to 10/16/26
Contact: Demi

Designing Roofs to Withstand Nature's Worst

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand As weather gets more extreme, roofs are being asked to withstand even more: manage more water, defend against larger hail and stay on during high winds. During this webinar, you will learn about the new wind requirements in ASCE 2022, best practices for designing for very severe hail, and ways to manage water from large rain events.

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10/23/25 to 10/23/26
Contact: Demi

Resilient and Adaptable Roof System Design

Credits: 1 AIA/LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand The presentation will provide designers with specific items to include on their project for a more resilient roof design to resist wind, water and keep a building operable after a storm.

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Webinar BE University

11/13/25 to 11/13/26
Contact: Demi

Polyiso CI: The Optimal Air & Water-Resistive Barrier Solution

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU 

On-Demand This webinar will educate attendees about building longevity and sustainability, and how these concepts improve energy efficiency. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can function as multiple control layers, providing air- and water-resistive barriers, in addition to providing a thermal control layer and meeting NFPA 285 fire code standards.


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Sponsored Webinars BE University

11/18/25 to 11/18/26
Contact: Demi

Pane-Less: The Glazing Infill Panel Advantage

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Program content identifies key aspects of factory fabrication — including tested performance and warranty coverage— and contrasts these with characteristics of alternatives produced in the field. Participants develop strategies for specifying glazing infill panels that support energy efficiency, safety, code compliance, and design goals.

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Webinar BE University

12/17/25 to 12/17/26
Contact: Demi

Future-Ready Design: Navigating the LEED v5 Rating System

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 ZNCD Credit; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This session provides an overview of the LEED v5 BD+C: New Construction rating system, including its structure, goals, and credits. An emphasis will be placed on critical changes in the rating system since LEED v4/v4.1.

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April 9, 2026

Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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Roof Design Considerations That Prevent Installation Failures and Change Orders

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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