In commercial building design, weight and strength were traditionally viewed as one-and-the-same, especially when it came to choosing continuous insulation. 

Expanded polystyrene has changed the way professionals build since the 1930s. 

While energy efficiency and sustainability in building design has been a major focus in recent years for architects and owners, the manufacturing of construction materials is often overlooked. 

The thermal performance of a stucco clad exterior wall assembly has traditionally been achieved by installing insulation in the wall cavity. 

If you’ve ever purchased ready-to-assemble furniture at IKEA or if you’ve put together toys on Christmas Eve you have been involved with prefabricated products. 

When it was first drafted in 2000, the International Energy Conservation Code established a model code for states and municipal governments in the United States to set minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency. 

A 1965 cast-in-place concrete office building in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., was showing its age.

The November Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.

Perhaps there’s more money in saving our resources than there is to burn them up recklessly for profit as we have done throughout time.

As part of a $100 million capital campaign, The Muny opened its 101st season in June with a $33 million facelift highlighted by a new rotating stage, lights, LED screen, orchestra pit and other amenities to enhance the visitor experience.