Long after the 2012 Summer Olympics have ended, the buildings constructed for the event will still be in use. 

ACH Foam Technologies launched a new EPS architectural grade insulation that matches XPS products in compressive strength and R-value, yet costs significantly less.

The recent trend is for application of living plants over the waterproofing system.

Superior Walls of America has launched the new Xi Plus™ product line of insulated precast concrete wall systems.

The biggest cost issue that is transpiring from the changes in the roofing industry is water flow on the roofs surface.

Perimeter foundation insulation is required in colder climates to reduce the heat-loss from a slab-on-grade to the below grade foundation wall.

THERMAX™ Sheathing and THERMAX™ White Finish Insulation, from Dow Building Solutions, is designed specifically for in the interior of basement and crawl space walls.

The Walgreens distribution facility in Windsor, Wis., was originally built in 1980 with a standing seam steel roof offering an R-value of 9.5. Owners decided it was time to improve the energy efficiency of the distribution center and hired RRK Associates, Ltd., to carry out the project.