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On-Demand Webinar Explores How Concrete Tile Roofing Reduces Energy Costs and Supports Solar Integration

The educational session examines concrete tile roof systems as a high-performing component of the building enclosure.
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
July 1, 2026

Professionals looking to better understand the role roofing systems play in energy efficiency and building performance can now watch the on-demand webinar, "Reducing Occupant Energy Costs: Tile Roofing Delivers Performance, Durability, and a Solar-Ready Home," sponsored by Eagle Roofing Products.


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The Role of Prefabricated Building Systems in Sustainable Building Enclosure Design and Building Science

Prefabrication offers a reliable pathway to improve enclosure performance by increasing quality, consistency, and integration of key building science principles
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Rick DeBlois
July 1, 2026

Over the next five years, prefabricated building systems are expected to grow from a $91.25B market to $130B worldwide. While this substantial growth is often attributed to prefabrication schedule and quality advantages, it is also driven by its ability to deliver meaningful sustainability benefits.


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Pushing the Envelope

Lighter, Prefabricated Building Skins Reduce Risks and Total Costs
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Andy Loff, PE
July 1, 2026

Closing a building’s exterior is one of the most expensive and time-consuming jobs on a construction site. It also needs to be done right.


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Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift

Kingspan report highlights carbon cuts, circularity gains and roofing innovation
June 25, 2026

New sustainability data reveals how roofing and enclosure systems are advancing decarb goals.


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LEED v5 Is Changing the Sustainability Conversation — And Roofing Is Becoming a Critical Design Strategy

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
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Jay Saldana
June 24, 2026
This discussion with Jay Saldana of Amrize/Elevate explores building enclosure commissioning, the upcoming LEED v4/v4.1 sunset, and Elevate's new LEED v5 Credit Guide for building professionals.
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UpCodes Adds AI-Native Plan Review to Its AEC QA/QC Platform

Plan Review runs within UpCodes' QA/QC Platform. Users can create projects and set their jurisdictions, code year, and building type once
June 23, 2026

UpCodes introduced Plan Review, an AI-native QA/QC feature that automatically analyzes project drawings against UpCodes library of 11 million locally adopted building codes.


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Industrial Buildings Abandon the Industrial Look Through IMPs

In terms of aesthetics, IMPs are highly configurable. Manufacturers typically offer a variety of finishes for IMPs to add architectural interest without extending the construction timeline
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Karim Muri
June 15, 2026

IMPs fold insulation, structure and finish into a single component to meet those competing demands and support the increase in industrial building construction activity.


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Weathering Steel Provides Durability, Aesthetics for Public Works Campus

Hennebery Eddy Architects, headquartered in Portland, Ore., specified 102,360 square feet of A606 Weathering Steel for the exterior walls
June 12, 2026

With the aim of consolidating five public works departments into one campus, the City of Bend, Ore., wanted a facility that would serve long-term growth while being designed with resiliency, well-being and energy efficiency. The material that helped pull the City of Bend Public Works Campus project together was A606 Weathering Steel from The Bryer Company.


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New USGBC Interactive Map Spotlights LEED- and TRUE-Certified Stadiums for Summertime Sports, including International Soccer

From baseball to international football, high-performing stadiums are demonstrating measurable stewardship—and helping raise sustainability standards
June 3, 2026

The U.S. Green Building Council launched the Sustainable Stadiums Interactive Map, a new tool that helps fans, media, venue operators and city leaders explore LEED- and TRUE-certified stadiums across North America—alongside LEED-certified hotels, restaurants and other buildings located near participating venues.


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June 1, 2026
Learn how you can revitalize the performance of a variety of commercial roofs and earn new business with these valuable silicone and acrylic products.
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Sponsored Webinar BE University

7/30/26 to 7/30/27
Contact: Demi

Pushing the Envelope - Going Beyond Conceptual Design

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

The focus of this presentation is to dive deeper, beyond the concept, and into proper building envelope design.

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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.

April 28, 2026

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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