Wall Systems

Why High Performance Means More Than Strength and Durability

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For construction and design companies, high performance and innovation can no longer be treated as a specialized offering reserved for select applications.

Why We’re Overthinking Z-Girt Materiality

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

High-performance design isn't about choosing the most expensive, or newest, material; it's about finding the "sweet spot" where physics, budget, code compliance and constructability meet.

How Air Barriers Support Healthier Indoor Air

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The case for air barriers in healthy building design rests on thinking about the envelope as a system rather than a collection of individual layers.

Industrial Buildings Abandon the Industrial Look Through IMPs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Acoustics and Aesthetics: The Value of Integrated Opening Systems

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Building acoustics are a crucial design concern for all projects. Strategies for ensuring a sonically comfortable environment extend from the building’s exterior to deep within its interior, and often elements of these strategies must work together.

How Insulated Metal Panels Support Construction’s Core Priorities for 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As the commercial construction industry settles into a new year of projects and planning cycles, it is less focused on bold predictions and more concerned with practical execution.

The First Indian Professional to Achieve ABAA's CABS Certification

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

With roots in Maharashtra, India, and an advanced education from Vanderbilt University, Vicky brings a truly global perspective to the complex challenges of modern construction.

Metal Panels Bring Warmth and Color to Project in Collegetown

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The project consists of several multi-story buildings cladded in four ATAS products and in four unique colors, creating an exciting communal atmosphere that brings students together in places where they and their studies will thrive.

Steel’s Role in the Next Generation of Glass Curtain Walls

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Modern fabrication technologies have transformed steel from a conventional building material into a precision-engineered architectural solution. With the ability to deliver slender profiles, long spans and exceptional durability, steel is reshaping what glass curtain walls can achieve.

How Certified Insulation and Wall Systems Work Together to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This article explores how properly designed wall systems can reduce airborne particulates, improve thermal continuity, minimise condensation risk, and contribute to healthier indoor environments across seasons.

Thermal-Bridge-Free Smart Façades That Achieve ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Recent studies have shown that CI alone may not be enough for a building to achieve its designed level of energy efficiency. It’s time to look beyond CI alone and consider a holistic approach to façade design.

Concrete Masonry: Resilient by Nature. Smart by Design.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

For years, concrete masonry wasn’t really part of that conversation. But that’s starting to change. Masonry has typically been part of the engineer of record scope.

The Role of IMPs in Modern Recreation and Arts Facilities

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Whether it's a cultural center honoring local history, a recreation center bringing communities together, or an arts venue revitalizing a neighborhood, IMPs deliver the aesthetics, performance and cost-efficiency needed to help these spaces serve the population for generations.

Vapor Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Whether you’re selling, specifying, or installing building envelope materials, here’s a quick overview of vapor retarders versus vapor barriers.

Wall Systems Elevate La Nube’s Award-Winning Design in El Paso

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in El Paso showcases how ATAS wall systems shaped a cloud-inspired landmark that fosters creativity, learning, and civic pride.

Case Engineering Completes Challenging Structural Design on Golf Club

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Case Engineering’s Structural team collaborated with Plocher Construction of Highland, Ill. to build the new Park North Golf Club, which opened on July 12, 2025 in Edwardsville, IL.

Evaluating High Thermally Performing Hybrid Curtain Wall Systems

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The standard performance requirements for curtain wall systems should not be compromised in favor of high thermal performance. This article outlines the testing and evaluation process.

Designing for Health and Hope

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Designed by BHM Architects, the new C.W. Williams Community Health Center uses Echelon Masonry’s Aria Slim masonry in Ground Face Granite and Texture Face Alabaster to deliver a design that balances a modern aesthetic with quiet resilience, living up to the center’s role as a pillar of the community.

Designing with Architectural Precast Systems

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We recently spoke with Tony McConnell from RAMSA (Robert A.M. Stern Architects) about designing traditional buildings with stone facades using architectural precast systems.

High-Performance Joint Firestopping

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:59:00 -0400

Upcoming webinar will detail the progression of early building joint firestop methods to today's best practices such as preformed firestopping and fire-rated drywall accessories.

Innovative Daylighting Design

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A visually striking, adaptable facility that maximizes natural daylight through advanced daylighting systems, creating a bright, energy-efficient space for various tenants.

The Impact of Tariffs on the Metal Construction Industry

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came together to discuss the impacts of tariffs, supply chain disruptions and shifting market dynamics on the metal construction sector.

Achieving Transparency and Protection on the Façade with Fire-Rated Curtain Walls

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An overview of instances when model building codes require exterior curtain walls to provide a fire rating and how architects and specifiers can use narrow-profile, fire-rated glazing assemblies to meet these requirements without compromising a cohesive design aesthetic.

How Fire Safety Innovation is Shaping Modern Wall Systems

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The rise of combustible insulation materials prompted the development of NFPA 285 in the late 1900s to specifically address concerns about wall assemblies containing combustible components.

Stabilization of Major Structural Works Within Building in Central London

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Cintec International Ltd were invited to devise a scheme in conjunction with the client’s structural engineers, for the stabilization of a magnificent Grade 2* listed building.

VIDEO: The New ANSI/CRRC S100 Standard

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500

Building Enclosure was joined by Audrey McGarrell, Communications Manager with Cool Roof Rating Council, to talk about the release of the 2025 edition of the ANSI/CRRC S100 standard.

PODCAST: The Evolution of EIFS

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:58:00 -0500

Bill Egan, Principal of Bill Egan Group, joins us to discuss his upcoming webinar, "Benefits of Today’s High-Performance EIFS with Drainage.” Listen in as Bill chats about how this course will explore many performance and benefits of modern EIFS with drainage systems, which are used on all types of construction and as part of high-performance building enclosures.

Ferris State University’s Showcases High-Performance Curtainwall for High-Tech Building

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The newly constructed, LEED-certified Center for Virtual Learning at Ferris State University’s Big Rapids campus showcases technologically advanced classrooms, fully equipped 24-hour labs and the only purpose-built esports arena in Michigan.

Elementary Offers Net-Zero-Ready Facility Featuring Storefront System

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield, Colorado is a net-zero-ready, public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Designed and constructed to meet the highest green building standards, the new school supports the district’s aggressive sustainability and energy efficiency goals.

PODCAST: Curtain Wall Considerations to Meet Performance Requirements

Thu, 23 May 2024 23:59:00 -0400

For building professionals interested in learning how to meet today’s more stringent performance standards without compromising appearance and daylight, we sat down to chat with curtain wall manager at Technical Glass Products, Chuck Knickerbocker. Listen in as Chuck discusses curtain wall considerations to meet performance requirements, how to achieve sleek profiles to maximize daylighting, and much more.