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Huntsman Announces UL Certification for W-Wall Assembly

Certification allows for easy conversion from other fire-rated wall design options to high-performance W-Wall
May 14, 2026

Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) announced UL certification has been obtained for W-Wall™, the fire-rated load-bearing assembly utilized as a wall solution between attached multifamily and townhome units. 


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ABC: Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month
May 13, 2026

Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released.


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Beyond the Classroom

A Conversation on Material Performance and the Evolving Campus

A Q&A with Cyndie Goss, Vice President of Sales at Carnegie Fabrics and Acoustics, and Dana Pucillo, Vice President of Acoustic Solutions at Carnegie
Dana Pucillo Cyndie Goss
May 13, 2026

As schools and universities rethink what their campuses need to offer in an AI-driven world, two experts from Carnegie discuss how surfaces, acoustics, and material choices play a defining role in making those spaces work.


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Snarkitecture Returns to the National Building Museum for 2026 Summer Installation

The studio behind The BEACH and Fun House brings a bold new immersive experience to the Great Hall, July 3–August 30
May 6, 2026

The National Building Museum announced the return of Snarkitecture for its highly anticipated summer installation series in the Museum’s iconic Great Hall.


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TimberHP Announces Strategic Investment From FTAI Infrastructure

The investment marks a significant milestone in TimberHP’s growth and will support the continued ramp-up of production at its Madison, Maine facility and the expansion of its commercial footprint across North America
May 5, 2026

TimberHP, the first U.S.-based manufacturer of wood fiber insulation, announced a strategic investment from FTAI Infrastructure Inc., managed by Fortress Investment Group.


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Kingspan Unveils Sustainable HQ in DeLand, Florida

The renovated and expanded DeLand, Florida, facility showcases Kingspan’s Planet Passionate initiative in action through low-energy design, circularity strategies and Kingspan products used throughout the building
April 13, 2026

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America announced the completion of its newly renovated and expanded North American headquarters in DeLand, Florida.


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Kryton Launches New ROI Calculator to Help Industrial Builders Forecast True Savings from Durable Concrete

Financial tool combines variables from users and industry sources to project costs of downtime and maintenance compared to Hard-Cem
April 9, 2026

Kryton International announced the launch of its new ROI Calculator, designed to help customers, contractors, and developers of all industries quickly quantify the long-term financial benefits of using Kryton’s Hard-Cem products in their concrete projects.


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Georgia-Pacific Announces President and CEO

Duncan to lead nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-based manufacturing company
April 2, 2026

Georgia-Pacific announced that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific’s consumer products group, has been named president and CEO.


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Wells Relocates DEX Manufacturing Operations to Kissimmee, Florida

This move expands capabilities by leveraging Wells full-service resources
March 23, 2026

Wells has relocated its DEX designer concrete operations from Atlanta, GA, to the Kissimmee, FL, campus, expanding resources to support the specialized DEX design solutions delivered to clients across the U.S.


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International Women’s Day in Design

Designing Simplicity Into the Built World

Katrina Ralson
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 16, 2026
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.
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6/9/26 to 6/9/27
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Critical Transitions: Achieving Air Barrier Continuity

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

This course will review best practices for detailing critical transitions such as roof-to-wall and wall to below-grade connections, where discontinuities often lead to failures. Special attention will be given to vapor permeable air barrier systems and their ability to maintain airtightness while supporting drying potential within the assemblies.

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Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies

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

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

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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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Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

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