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Continuous Insulation: A Modern, Energy-Efficient Solution for Builders and Building Owners

September 9, 2021

Continuous insulation is the last (and most important) line of defense when it comes to keeping heat inside a structure.

CEU: Advanced Threats Met with Advanced Technology

How breakthroughs in weather-resistant barriers can improve occupant well-being in all climates

Kendra Palmer

September 2, 2021

How breakthroughs in weather-resistant barriers can improve occupant well-being in all climates.

CEU: Low-Slope Roofing – Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders

Roof assemblies have more roles than simply keeping water out. Understanding control layers is key to successful design of modern roofs.

Thomas J. Taylor James R. Kirby AIA

September 1, 2021

As buildings have evolved, so have the requirements that have been placed on the building enclosure. No longer “just” a roof to keep precipitation out, today’s enclosure has many roles.

Achieving WRB Continuity Across Differing Substrates

John Chamberlin

July 26, 2021

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.

CEU: Green Roofs: Integrating Blue and Gray into Green

Tom Stuewe

July 8, 2021

Vegetation is only part of an ideal green roof system. Learn to maximize rainwater retention while maintaining a functional space.

The Importance of Weather-Resistant Barriers

Michael Smalley

July 7, 2021

Weather-resistant barriers play a crucial role in the protection and energy-efficiency of today’s commercial buildings.

Undoing the Damage of Time and Water

June 24, 2021

Major structural and waterproofing deficiencies at the intersection of the original concrete slab and concrete masonry block exterior walls needed to be corrected.

Spray Foam’s Hurricane, Flood & Wind Resistance Performance in Commercial Facilities

Maxime Duzyk

May 11, 2021

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

CEU: At the Roof Edge: Water, Air, Thermal, and Vapor Control

"Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center." - Kurt Vonnegut

Benjamin Meyer

May 5, 2021

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.

View Our Summer 2021 eMagazine

May 4, 2021

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.

How 2025's Trends Will Shape the AEC Landscape

Carroll Daniel Construction Co. Acquires O’Neal Inc. Engineering

Schenkel Shultz Begins Construction on Eastport Welcome Center

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December 18, 2024

Emerging Trends in High-Performance Enclosure Optimization

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand This webinar will provide an introductory-level overview of how building design teams can optimize their enclosures for high-performance outcomes. The session will articulate the importance of setting clear, measurable performance objectives at pre-design.

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