Assigning the design of a complex system or component to a specialized subcontractor can save time and money, but doesn’t come without risks. Building envelope professionals must be careful to defend against confusion over design responsibilities and liabilities

A high-performance envelope reduces heat transfer in both directions, which decreases cooling loads during summer and heating loads during winter

A new dining hall in California is part of an inspiring campus center that takes advantage of contemporary technologies, materials and construction methods

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

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

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

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

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

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

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