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The latest building system that is now at the forefront of the green residential movement.

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Improving Resilience in Severe Environments

The Benefits Of Fiber Cement Siding.

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David Hohenstern

March 1, 2019

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Fiber cement siding is less susceptible to common environmental threats (such as fire, heat or moisture) than traditional wood cladding.

How Building Product Manufacturers Can Use Offsite Construction Trends

A New Wrinkle to the Supply Chain Puzzle

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Porter Wiley

March 1, 2019

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Offsite construction methods like prefabrication, modularization, preassembly and offsite multi-trade fabrication have been around for decades.

Creating a Disaster Resilient Future

A beacon of hope for those who have been or could be impacted by environmental disasters

Brian Corder

February 5, 2019

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Before I speak to organizations about energy-efficient and disaster-resilient construction, I update the toll that recent storms and disasters have taken.

Pre-Blended Stucco Brings Entertainment Attractions to Life

January 8, 2019

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Durable, realistic, and artistic, more and more people are turning to pre-blended stucco for major projects.

Trim-Tex Opens Its Doors to the Next Generation

December 3, 2018

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In early November, Trim-Tex inspired the next generation to consider career paths in manufacturing and the trades by hosting Manufacturing Day at their location in Lincolnwood, IL.

Drones Are Upping Construction Site Safety

The eyes and ears construction workers didn’t know they needed.

Michael Winn

December 1, 2018

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Commercial drones are completely changing the way large-scale operations do business.

Integrating SIPs with Metal Structure Buildings

Achieving high-performance building envelopes

James Hodgson

November 1, 2018

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Many project teams use SIPs as skins over metal structural frames to provide a high-performance building envelope.

Product Focus: ICFs & SIPs

October 5, 2018

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This month's Product Focus takes a look at insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and structural insulated panels (SIPs). This month's selection includes products from Omni Block, Fox Blocks, and more.

Restoring a Historic Landmark with High-Performance Materials

The Keezell Building

Doug Kramer

September 1, 2018

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This renovation changes the saying "out with the old and in with the new" to "restoring the old and making it new."

ICFs Massive Energy Savings

Why High-mass Walls Offer a Massive Advantage

Kevin Rector

August 2, 2018

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New testing shows that INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS can deliver 60 percent more energy savings than wood-framed walls.

2019 July

Check out the July 2019 issue of Walls & Ceilings, which includes our 2019-20 Industry Blue Book -- a comprehensive directory where you can find Construction Organizations, Institutes, Manufacturers and Products. The issue also covers construction industry insights, plastering, and more.

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Improving Resilience in Severe Environments

How Building Product Manufacturers Can Use Offsite Construction Trends

Creating a Disaster Resilient Future

Pre-Blended Stucco Brings Entertainment Attractions to Life

Trim-Tex Opens Its Doors to the Next Generation

Drones Are Upping Construction Site Safety

Integrating SIPs with Metal Structure Buildings

Product Focus: ICFs & SIPs

Restoring a Historic Landmark with High-Performance Materials

ICFs Massive Energy Savings

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2019 July

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