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Condensation in metal buildings is a common problem, but it’s not without solutions. Knowing some of the best practices for dealing with the issue gives people an excellent starting point for taking preventive measures. 

Nearly all industries have felt the pain of supply chain issues. The construction industry has been dealing with supply chain issues for several years now, posing a continuous challenge to completing projects timely and within budget.

Project teams are considering additional dimensions of carbon emissions resulting from a building project, including carbon emissions from water consumption, waste generation, occupant transportation, and the embodied carbon of materials used to build the project. 

Anodized aluminum can be formed to minimize crazing – different from cracking – of the protective oxide layer. Lorin anodized aluminum can be used in a variety of applications when proper precautions are taken, in consultation with Lorin or forming experts.

With increasing evidence of a shifting climate, many building project teams are confronting the compounded threat of increasingly severe heat waves and the vulnerability of our country's electrical grid.

An ESG score calculation can help investors and other concerned stakeholders evaluate how companies are doing in areas like sustainability and social responsibility.

Fiber-reinforced polymer or plastic roofing sheets have many benefits in commercial construction thanks to their top-tier durability, easy installation, affordability and versatility.

Despite evidence of changing climate, in the United States it is still common for building project teams to reference U.S. Climate Normals derived from three consecutive decades of historic data for broad-based climate analyses and to utilize Typical Meteorological Year datasets for building energy modeling exercises.

Trees are also a tremendous carbon sink and may contribute significantly to reducing the lifecycle carbon intensity of any site development. Better yet, we have the tools to quantify the carbon sequestration potential of trees.

Energy efficiency is an increasingly crucial consideration for construction firms today. As sustainable building regulations and businesses’ green initiatives rise, construction professionals must find new ways to make buildings more energy-efficient.