Curtain walls: prefab versus field assembly
The U.S. construction industry is projected to require hundreds of thousands of new workers every year just to keep pace with demand. According to Associated Builders and Contractors, we will need 349,000 net new workers this year, rising to 456,000 by 2027. Read More»
Built for service, designed for healing
In the quiet town of Winnebago, Minn., something extraordinary is happening. At Bravo Zulu House, the nation’s first all-military sober living home for veterans with PTSD, a new chapter of healing has begun through an innovative program called Tails of Hope. Read More»
Clamped and connected
While solar PV systems have been installed on rooftops for decades, there are nonetheless numerous factors that go into achieving a successful installation. That said, the partnership between Kingspan Insulation North America, Dynamic Energy, and REC Solar makes it look easy. Read More»
Controlling air leakage in metal building envelopes
Modern metal buildings typically have a lifespan of 50 years or more, which means the envelope has to perform for the long haul, not just on day one. Two common challenges that metal buildings face are air leaking through the envelope and insulation systems that do not stay sealed or intact over time. Read More»
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News
- Commercial and industrial architecture billings haven’t grown in four years
- Joe Paparella succeeds Greg Lusty as president of All Weather Insulated Panels
- MCN’s 40th Project Excellence Awards now accepting entries!
- Data center boom masks 7.9% decline in private nonresidential construction spending
- Construction job openings rise in June, but that may not tell the whole story
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August 2026