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Outdated Engineering Standards Are Putting Lives at Risk Behind Retaining Walls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As extreme rainfall increases hydrostatic pressure on older retaining walls built to outdated drainage and geotechnical standards, the author argues property owners and project teams should shift to proactive pre- and post-storm inspections and advanced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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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings Editorial Column by Mark Fowler

Gypsum Sheathing Explained: Capabilities, Limits, and Common Misconceptions

Gypsum sheathing is a reliable, code-recognized exterior substrate when used as intended, but misunderstandings about exposure limits and construction sequencing continue to drive preventable jobsite problems.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
March 25, 2026
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Gypsum sheathing is a reliable, code-recognized exterior substrate when used as intended, but misunderstandings about exposure limits and construction sequencing continue to drive preventable jobsite problems.


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Industry Voices, Dave Lemont

The Blueprint for Innovation Begins with a Universal Language for Building Materials

To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
Dave Lemont
Dave Lemont
March 23, 2026
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To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
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Abercrombie & Fitch

EIFS in 2026: How Specialty Finishes Are Redefining Exterior Wall Systems

As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.
Regi Mendoza, CEP, is southeast regional sales manager at Master Wall Inc.
Regi Mendoza
March 20, 2026
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As building codes, owner expectations, and design demands evolve, EIFS with specialty finishes has become the standard exterior wall system in 2026—delivering performance, aesthetics, and total system integration without compromise.
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