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Western Specialty Contractors Installs TPO Roof System on St. Joseph Water Treatment Plant

The overall project was approx. 40,000 sq ft, spanning over ten roof areas with varying elevations

October 10, 2025

Western Specialty Contractors’ Kansas City Roofing Branch recently completed a project to replace the roof on the St. Joseph Water Treatment Plant in St. Joseph, Mo.

mold, mildew and bacteria, which are common in HVAC systems, restrooms and areas exposed to high humidity

The Evolving Role of Protective Coatings in Modern Building Envelopes

There’s a critical need for coating solutions that can streamline formulation, offer modular flexibility and provide value-added features

James Rapley

September 29, 2025

Despite significant technological advancements, many coating formulations remain underleveraged because their benefits, such as abrasion resistance or chemical durability, are not clearly understood by consumers.

Will Hypostruction Revolutionize Building Enclosures?

Emily Newton

October 18, 2024

Commercial property specialists must stay abreast of current trends that could shape their future work. One is “hypostruction” — a method pioneered by design firm Caplow Manzano. Although that group currently applies it to residential projects, there are benefits of interest to those involved with other buildings, too.

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Why Moisture Control Is Critical in Building Envelopes

Emily Newton

February 16, 2024

Not all infrastructure is adequately prepared for moisture-related problems that will arise, compromising essential buildings. Why should builders prioritize envelope integrity by defending against moisture?

Mold-Resistant Coatings

Fiberlock IAQ

March 30, 2021

ICP Building Solutions Group has announced a reformulation of its flagship in mold resistant and fungicidal coatings line, Fiberlock IAQ 6000 Mold Resistant Coating, now featuring a sustainable active ingredient that delivers the highest levels of antimicrobial performance with just one coat

Preventing Modular Building Mold and Moisture Problems in the Warm and Humid Southeast

February 10, 2021

The emergence of modular construction as an option for new construction is becoming mainstream. While the reasons why have been reported on extensively, what has not been reported is that the modular construction industry has been plagued by mold and moisture problems, especially on projects located in warm and humid climates like the Southeast U.S.

The Health Impacts of Indoor Relative Humidity

Daniel Overbey

October 1, 2018

In many parts of the U.S., homeowners with basements have to manage rising humidity levels for most of the cooling season

Pinless Moisture Meters

Extech Instruments MO53 and MO57

June 4, 2018

With the option of an integrated sensor or an external spherical sensor, the new meters make it easier to tackle big water and mold remediation jobs, or to rapidly assess moisture content in lumber and building materials.

E-Book, Webinar Focusing on Air Barrier Failures

November 9, 2017

Liberty Building Forensics Group has produced a complimentary e-book that speaks directly to the most common air barrier-related factors causing mold and moisture problems.