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Kingspan Insulated Panels North America Unveils Headquarters

The renovated and expanded DeLand, Fla., facility showcases Kingspan’s Planet Passionate initiative in action through low-energy design, circularity strategies and Kingspan products used throughout the building.
W&C Staff
April 15, 2026
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The renovated and expanded DeLand, Fla., facility showcases Kingspan’s Planet Passionate initiative in action through low-energy design, circularity strategies and Kingspan products used throughout the building.


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A retaining wall

Outdated Engineering Standards Are Putting Lives at Risk Behind Retaining Walls

Aging retaining walls are under growing pressure from extreme weather, exposing hidden flaws and driving the need for proactive inspections, modern standards, and resilience-focused maintenance.
Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President of Alpha Structural Inc.
Kyle Tourjé
April 9, 2026
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As extreme rainfall increases hydrostatic pressure on older retaining walls built to outdated drainage and geotechnical standards, the author argues property owners and project teams should shift to proactive pre- and post-storm inspections and advanced diagnostics to catch hidden distress before it becomes a life-safety failure.
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Marshall N. White Community Center in Ogden City, Utah

Revitalizing a Landmark

Utah’s Marshall N. White Community Center features curtainwalls and entrances, plus glass and thermal spacers.
Heather West
Heather West
April 7, 2026
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Ogden’s Marshall N. White Community Center reopens with a striking, energy-efficient design—highlighting advanced curtainwall systems and collaboration behind its modern, welcoming exterior.
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