Buckled columns at the former Pfizer headquarters show how structural movement can damage interior assemblies—and draw specialty contractors into investigation
After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability.
Chinook Building Envelope Services introduced Envelope 360, a building assessment service that combines roofing, wall and waterproofing evaluations into a single report.
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.
The controversy continues to escalate, raising difficult questions about ownership, governance and who ultimately controls the standards underpinning the modern construction industry
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.
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.
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.
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.
On-DemandThis 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.