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Building Materials Building Resilience Roofing Systems 
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Commercial roofing has evolved rapidly in recent times, offering more than just a shield against the elements. Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 3, 2025
Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
Construction Specifier
APRIL 7, 2025
Four types of roofing materials side-by-side: solar panels, metal roofing, asphalt shingles, and clay tiles. Leveraging his experience as a firefighter, Keeler described the common vulnerabilities in roofing materials that lead to home ignition during wildfires.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
BDC Network
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2024
All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards. In the updated standards, the requirements for a FORTIFIED Roof designation in inland areas will be more consistent with requirements in hurricane-prone areas.
Construction Daily News
JANUARY 25, 2025
To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. What to Expect from Building Codes in 2025 As can be expected, standards of excellence are only set to increase in the construction industry in 2025. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.
Construction Specifier
MAY 27, 2025
This weeks quiz is from From LEED to WELL: Certifying healthy, resilient, and sustainable buildings. In modern building design, structural strength and aesthetics are no longer enoughhealth, sustainability, and resilience now shape the foundation of high-performance spaces. Filtration systems rated below MERV 8 C.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 27, 2025
Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 3, 2025
The world’s ecosystems function as complex systems where every species plays an essential role that upholds environmental health and stability. Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 6, 2025
AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. to the heavy snow loads and harsh winters of the northern U.S.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
This strategic partnership unites three of the leading innovators in the synthetic roofing sector with a shared commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable and high-performance roofing materials. PEPAs guiding principles emphasize the responsible and sustainable use of polymeric materials in construction.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 23, 2025
It will look at why reviews matter, how they guide clients, and the ways teams can turn feedback into better buildings. A client choosing between two roofing contractors may lean toward the one with consistent praise for meeting deadlines. Digital testimonials shorten that trust-building period.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These containers come pre-built, which cuts down on labour costs and wastes less material. Container homes need less space to build.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
Building Design: Optimizing Energy Performance Buildings are major consumers of energy, accounting for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. Innovative engineering design is transforming the way we design and construct buildings, optimizing their energy performance and reducing their environmental impact.
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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
Your primary purpose guides decisions on layout, materials, and budget allocation. For structural assessments, it’s worth consulting a professional to evaluate the soundness of foundations, walls, and roof before proceeding with major changes.
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2025
The full buildout of the masterplan envisions building 2,300 residential units. Rendering courtesy of Safdie Architects Enabling Infrastructure For three decades, the ski resort owners considered an infrastructure plan, but it wasn’t workable because Killington didn’t have “a townwide public water system,” Sherman says.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
These detailed plans serve multiple critical functions: they ensure Building Regulations compliance, facilitate accurate structural calculations, and provide clear guidance for construction teams throughout the build process. Modern loft conversions must navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2025
As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 4, 2025
Both environments demand resilience and proactive maintenance. Similarly, a home’s siding, roof, and foundation are in a constant state of deterioration, requiring vigilant maintenance to prevent damage. This salt-laden air speeds up material decay, presenting intensified challenges for homeowners.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 23, 2024
Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. Instead, a simple pulley system and a couple of workers can maneuver and place the panels onsite.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The building’s amenities provide a welcome and comfortable stay.”
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. It's important to our residents to have a building that's going to be able to sustain them.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 13, 2023
This is the first architectural zinc material in the world to reduce an already small carbon footprint by more than half. RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material production generates significantly less CO2 than any other architectural zinc manufacturing process. and Canada Green Building Councils’ LEED® criteria.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 12, 2021
Climate and weather very much influence the design and construction of building enclosure systems, especially roof systems and assemblies. While codes provide the minimum requirements for construction, few provisions focus on resilience. Sustainability and resilience. Resilience. Sustainability.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2025
The storm’s powerful winds and storm surge overwhelmed the building’s defenses, leading to roof collapse and shattered windows. This destruction highlights the vulnerability of coastal structures to hurricanes and the importance of resilient building practices in these regions. A beachfront home in Manasota Key, Fla.,
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. What resilience means in contrast to strength is quite bigger in scope.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. Globally, buildings and the building construction sector are responsible for over one-third of total global energy consumption and nearly 40 percent of total direct and indirect CO 2 emissions.
Construction Specifier
MAY 2, 2025
The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. Engineers, architects, and specifiers are under growing pressure to design and deliver spaces that prioritize sustainability, occupant well-being, and resilience.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 22, 2020
A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. Designing beyond code minimums could help a roof stay intact with minimal damage during a storm. Building science matters.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial construction , one aspect that has seen significant advancement is roofing technology. Gone are the days when a simple tar-and-gravel roof would suffice. From cutting-edge materials to modern techniques, the roofing industry is revolutionizing how buildings are designed and maintained.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 30, 2023
This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments.
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Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Founded more than 20 years ago by Chris Guadagnoli, the firm partners with the design-build community on custom residential and select commercial projects. The product was designed with the flexibility to be dry laid on grass, gravel, dirt and sand or installed on roofs and terraces using raised supports.
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Natural Building
MARCH 12, 2020
They look like a pretty diverse bunch, but they all have at least two things in common: They are here to learn to build their own environmentally friendly homes, and all of them are splattered with mud from head to toe. I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. Join us and discover how to reduce waste on the job site and find new uses for materials.
BDC Network
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The lessons learned in the Northeast can help design energy-efficient, multifamily buildings elsewhere too. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts rolled out ambitious updates to its Building Energy Code in 2023. The new Specialized Opt-In will require passive house certification for all multifamily buildings larger than 12,000 sf.
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