While the cause of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla. has yet to be determined, the question of safety, building codes, concrete and high-rise structures has been the topic of discussion as of late, and likely will be for some time to come.

Building Enclosure sits down with Jay Andreas, CEO of ASI Construction, to discuss the increase in construction materials and what this means for the construction industry.

From stucco and stone, to glass and wood, a glance at any new commercial construction market shows a trend toward mixed-material facades for buildings of all types.

With the push to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one has to wonder. Are virtual trade shows here to stay?

The energy efficiency of buildings is the main goal of these code changes, with the hope that the efficiency of all buildings (residential and commercial) will rise by about 10 percent

While jobsite shut-downs have mostly abated, the construction sector is now left with the struggles of social distancing, the wearing of personal protective equipment to inhibit virus transmission, and the host of scheduling issues that come along with the realities of today’s jobsite

The environment we are occupy on a daily basis, including the buildings we live and work in, are constructed with functionality and aesthetics in mind

The total of the coronavirus-impact is still unknown, and might take years to fully analyze. What's clear right now is the impact to metal production—specifically steel

The most critical component of a standing seam metal roof system—other than metal panel seams—is at vertical transitions and penetrations

Building Enclosure had the opportunity to speak with John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr., NELSON Worldwide's CEO, on the impact and outlook of COVID-19 on the AEC industry