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Smarter, Stronger, More Efficient

How Next-Gen Materials Are Transforming Building Envelope Performance

Advanced housewraps, barriers, and insulation systems are redefining the building envelope—enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and strengthening structures against the demands of a changing climate.
Alex Barrego is a senior product manager at PrimeSource Building Products
Alex Barrego
July 15, 2025
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Advanced housewraps, barriers, and insulation systems are redefining the building envelope—enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and strengthening structures against the demands of a changing climate.
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Industry Voices

How Contractors Can Navigate Growth Amid Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

As inflation, interest rates and global tariffs squeeze the construction industry, contractors must focus on strategic sourcing, cautious expansion, and operational efficiency to remain competitive.
Ben Johnston
July 11, 2025
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As inflation, interest rates and global tariffs squeeze the construction industry, contractors must focus on strategic sourcing, cautious expansion, and operational efficiency to remain competitive.
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TLPCA and Texas Contractors Launch Workforce Initiative
If Walls Could Talk

TLPCA and Texas Contractors Launch Workforce Initiative

TLPCA Annual Convention Showcases Industry Progress, Honors Leaders, and Tackles Labor Challenges
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John Wyatt
July 10, 2025
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TLPCA Annual Convention Showcases Industry Progress, Honors Leaders, and Tackles Labor Challenges


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Return on Investment

Underwriting Prefabrication: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.
Tyler Paré leads FMI’s Performance practice
Tyler Paré
July 8, 2025
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As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.
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Air Barriers

Air Barriers' Impact on Energy Use in a Building

Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
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Laverne Dalgleish
July 7, 2025
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Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
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Rainscreen
Exterior Wall Assembly

Rainscreens Come of Age in North America

Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.
Brian Nelson is general manager of Knight Wall Systems
Brian Nelson
July 3, 2025
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Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.
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 Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Terminal 4 South Concourse
Modernizing LAX

Designed to Soar: The Mid-Century Ceiling System Transforming LA

The Nevell Group and Performance Contracting Inc. collaborated on a technically complex ceiling project at Los Angeles International Airport, blending cutting-edge fabrication, global sourcing, and design innovation.
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John Wyatt
July 1, 2025
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Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Terminal 4 South Concourse expansion represents more than just a facelift—it’s a convergence of global engineering, creative architecture, and construction excellence.
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The Hospitality Wheel: A New Blueprint for Leadership in Construction
If Walls Could Talk

Building Success Through Hospitality

How entrepreneur Billy Downs is growing Ford’s Garage.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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John Wyatt
June 30, 2025
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Billy Downs, president of Ford’s Garage, shares how his people-first leadership philosophy, rooted in his “Hospitality Wheel” concept, continues to drive business success and meaningful customer experiences.
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Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, offers $5 billion to acquire GMS, a major distributor of gypsum and interior building products.

GMS Enters Into Agreement With Home Depot/SRS Distribution

The deal is a total enterprise value of approximately $5.5 billion
June 30, 2025
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GMS Inc. announced the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with The Home Depot to be acquired by its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution.


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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Embracing the Winds of Change

In a world of economic shifts, industry evolution and rising challenges, bold leadership and a problem-solving mindset are key to thriving in turbulent times.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
June 25, 2025
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In a world of economic shifts, industry evolution and rising challenges, bold leadership and a problem-solving mindset are key to thriving in turbulent times.
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