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This year, the advanced campers at the Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls built a shed for a local homeowner.

Today’s architects, specifiers and contractors are faced with a number of challenges when designing the building envelope. Increasingly, they know that the solutions they choose must serve two masters. 

ATAS International has unveiled this year's winners of its Project of the Year awards, including best wall, roof and accents.

StoVentec Glass Rainscreen system combines proven hygrothermal performance with the beauty and allure of glass. Taken together, the solution provides superior weather tightness, thermal performance, fire protection and the kind of compelling aesthetic designers seek.

While students are not in school due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the experts at Western Specialty Contractors say now is an ideal time for facility managers to restore the building facades on their campus.

Strong job markets, educational opportunities, healthcare capabilities and social experiences are a few key reasons why 80 percent of Americans still live in urban areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 

As the impact of COVID-19 continues throughout the construction industry, many businesses are finding it difficult to make payroll and pay other essential business expenses. 

As a field technician, I spend a large percentage of my time working with contractors. This involves attending preconstruction meetings, site visits and providing installation training on mock-ups. 

During the summer months, we usually put a layer of sunscreen on to protect our skin from damage and burns, which can contribute to skin cancer. But why do we call it “sunscreen?”

It is important to establish a continuous air barrier for several reasons.