The increasing number and intensity of hurricanes and storms in the United States is not only cause for general safety concern but is top-of-mind for builders, contractors and facility owners who have witnessed the damage that may be incurred to commercial structures

The parapet is so much more than the intersection of roof and wall. It’s also the junction where building aesthetics meets structural performance, air and moisture management, energy efficiency, construction trade sequencing and operational maintenance.

The Summer 2021 edition features a look at several trends demonstrating how rainscreens are emerging as a preferred solution. We also discuss how designers and construction specifiers should look closely at opportunities to streamline both the production process and quality control of their wall assemblies.

By their very nature, all building foundations touch the earth that surrounds them. In every climate, the water, air, soil, and temperature of that outside contact can impact the performance and integrity of the entire building structure.

There are many obvious reasons why durability is important for commercial construction and the waterproofing of covered podiums and plaza decks, green roofs, balconies and terraces

SWR Institute announced the winners of the 2020 Trinity Award in Waterproofing and the 2020 Award of Excellence during their March 25, 2021 Virtual Spring Series.

The requirements in green standards alone, such as LEED, Green Globes and IgCC may lack comprehensive measures to address resiliency related to the long-term performance of the building enclosure

For a building of any kind, the first line of defense protecting its occupants from the elements is the external cladding

Schools typically age faster than the funding to fix them is allocated. For some municipalities this leads to a continuing cycle of deferred maintenance and the natural wear-and-tear process accelerates

Designers and construction specifiers should look closely at opportunities to streamline both the production process and quality control of their wall assemblies