The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department has been a significant part of life in Prince Frederick, Maryland, for more than 90 years. So, when it came time to replace the aging structure that housed the organization’s Company 2 and its equipment, community was at the heart of the designers’ plans – along with, of course, ensuring rapid access to equipment and up-to-date living quarters.

Construction is a historic trade with several and ever-changing disciplines. Prior to 1980, the industry was focused on the worker in the field.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a well-documented impact on the U.S. economy, the construction industry and real estate.

Since 2008, individuals, businesses, industries, organizations, policymakers and other advocates working toward a healthier, fully sustainable planet have leveraged the momentum of Zero Emissions Day. Held this year on Sept. 21, the day’s name typically evokes similar imagery of the challenge in front of us.

Currently under construction and on track for occupancy in late 2022, 11 E Lenox is a seven-story, 34-unit multifamily building in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood.

KAI Design is pleased to announce the hiring of Jake Wagoner, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, LEED Green Associate, as Project Architect at its St. Louis office.

A collection of home exteriors that will stand the test of time, The Magnolia Home James Hardie Collection of siding is now available nationwide in a variety of nature-inspired colors, styles and textures.

The collaboration with James Hardie, a world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, marks Chip and Joanna Gaines’ entrance into exteriors, the next frontier in home design.

Every home has a story to tell. James Hardie and Magnolia Home aim to inspire homeowners to transform their home’s curb appeal with long-lasting beauty and durability.

Western Specialty Contractors announced the appointment of Debbie Kalck as Manager of its Chicago Facades Branch.

In her new position, Kalck is responsible for managing sales, daily operations and field personnel, plus developing new projects within her branch’s territory.

Educating the next generation of designers is a key objective of the NCMA Foundation. Penn State has had an architecture student design competition supported by the Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association and the NCMA Foundation for more than 20 years. The competition includes choosing a building program that is conducive to the use of concrete masonry as both a structural system as well as an aesthetic device.

If you want to fully appreciate an insulating material’s capabilities, it is helpful to consider its performance in both everyday applications and extreme situations.