Building Envelope

Building exterior including roofing and waterproofing systems as well as wall systems, cladding, windows, and foundations.

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Q&A: Lionel van der Walt, RCI

Lindsay Lewis

December 7, 2018

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A discussion with RCI’s Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Lionel van der Walt, about trends and challenges he sees currently in the industry, and where he thinks the industry is going

How Global Gatherings are Changing the Built Environment

Innovation is a Sport

Lindsay Lewis

October 31, 2018

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Events that draw in thousands of people from around the globe can be seen as significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions

Designing for Cold Weather Requires Special Considerations

Don’t Let Winter Put a Freeze on Your Building Envelope

Jason Peace

October 29, 2018

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Freezing temperatures and precipitation can lead to problems that harm structural integrity of the building envelope and the comfort of its occupants

Designing on Mars

Lindsay Lewis

October 19, 2018

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What creating a habitat for an alien planet could mean for the future of building on Earth

Building Products: From Innovation to Adoption

October 12, 2018

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In the building envelope, the time soaking process of applying a separate weather and air barrier is giving way to integrated sheathing — combining the sheathing and the WRB-AB together

AIA Applauds Passage of Disaster Recovery Reform Act

October 3, 2018

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Legislation paves way for enhanced national guidelines for building safety assessments following disasters.

The Importance of Choosing a Trained and Qualified Waterproofing Consultant

October 1, 2018

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No project is one size fits all, so working with a consultant who is a product expert and who has close connections with product manufacturers is essential.

The Link Between Designing and Creating

Talking to Machines

Andrew Watts

August 22, 2018

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The construction industry can increase productivity and quality while reducing energy consumption, lowering costs and saving time through creating strong links between designing and making

Roof Underlayment for Vertical Side Wall Applications

MFM Building Products

August 6, 2018

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Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal high temperature roofing underlayment is ideal for vertical side wall applications.

Three Cool Roofs: Curvilinear Designs with Inverted Protection

Scott Abukoff Sheri Carter

August 6, 2018

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Three new stations in the Toronto Transit Commission Line 1 Extension employed inverted roof membrane assemblies to achieve cool roof and longevity requirements.

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