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Innovative Donor Wall at Cupertino Library

Translucent panels and integrated lighting redefine donor walls in a civic courtyard installation.

May 18, 2026

Cupertino Library’s courtyard transforms donor recognition into an architectural feature, using light, color and material to create an engaging, community-focused public space.

Engineering Color That Lasts, High-Performance Pigments in Modern Coatings

High-performance colorant systems—built around UV-stable organic and inorganic pigments, proper dispersion, and validated accelerated weathering tests—deliver measurably better fade resistance, color uniformity, and long-term exterior coating durability than standard “universal” architectural tinting colorants.

Lynea Rivera

April 20, 2026

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Color in architecture goes beyond aesthetics—advanced pigment technologies enhance durability, fade resistance, and long-term performance, making colorant selection critical for resilient, high-performing coatings.

Outdated Engineering Standards Are Putting Lives at Risk Behind Retaining Walls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

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As extreme rainfall increases hydrostatic pressure on older retaining walls built to outdated drainage and geotechnical standards, the author argues property owners and project teams should shift to proactive pre- and post-storm inspections and advanced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.

Spray Foam vs Traditional Insulation in the South

Comparing performance in heat, humidity, and severe weather conditions

John Wyatt

April 1, 2026

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Fiberglass and cellulose often fall short in Southern climates, while spray foam delivers better air sealing, moisture control, and energy efficiency.

Modern Steel Framing

10 Advanced Uses for Cold-Formed Steel Framing

From curved window openings to prefabricated pods and wildfire-resilient housing, contractors are pushing CFS far beyond basic wall assemblies.

Mark Johnson is editor of BuildSteel.org, the voice of the steel framing industry and powered by the Steel Framing Industry Association

Mark L. Johnson

March 13, 2026

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How cold-formed steel (CFS) helps contractors deliver better performance, speed and resilience across today’s most demanding projects.

Why the Explosion in the Growth of Data Centers in the U.S. is a Boon for Steel Framing Manufacturers in 2026

Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.

Steve Farkas

March 11, 2026

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Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.

Dynamic real-world exposure testing (funded by DuPont)

Rethinking Magnesium Oxide (MgO): A Fresh Look at a Proven Building Material

Once known primarily for fire resistance and durability, modern magnesium oxide (MgO) sheathing is now emerging as a reliable, system-level solution that improves thermal performance, reduces thermal bridging and supports today’s high-performance wall designs.

Tim Wilson

March 9, 2026

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Magnesium oxide panels are drawing renewed interest as a durable, fire-resistant alternative to traditional board materials. Advances in manufacturing and performance are prompting contractors and designers to reconsider where MgO fits in modern wall assemblies.

Women Who Build

Turning Setbacks Into Industry Leadership

Jessica Azarelo transformed a career disruption into the launch of Attic Queen, a growing insulation and building performance company.

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Tanja Kern

March 4, 2026

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Jessica Azarelo transformed a career disruption into the launch of Attic Queen, a growing insulation and building performance company.

Attic Queen Azarelo’s Rise Through Resilience

From job-site injury to industry advocate, Azarelo builds impact beyond attics.

Tanja Kern

February 2, 2026

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After a life-altering injury ended her time in the attic, Jessica Azarelo rebuilt her role—growing Attic Queen LLC and becoming a powerful advocate for the home performance industry.

medical professionals moving a patient on a stretcher through the halls of a medical building

What Does High Performance Mean When It Comes To Gypsum Boards?

January 30, 2026

Value-engineering can compromise durability. Discover how specialty high-performance gypsum boards protect projects from weather, wear and noise, ensuring a resilient investment that satisfies architects, contractors and owners alike.