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On the Rise
Construction Employment Increases While Tariff Uncertainties Persist by the Associated General Contractors of America Construction employment increased by 33,000 jobs
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Proposed Senate Bill Would Exclude Building Materials from Tariffs Everyone in the construction industry knows that the price and accessibility
Read moreDesigning for the Stay-Put Economy
Retrofit Challenges, Affordable Housing Outcomes, & the Role of Concrete & Clay Tile Roofing by Richard K. Olson, President &
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Award-Winning Design
Beautiful & Affordable Exterior for Housing in San Francisco, California by Mason Nichols, Writer for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Minimizing
Read moreThe Impact of Insurance on Design
Staying Aware of Future Insurance & Safety Concerns by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney,
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Wildfire Mitigation
Gutter Guards are a Necessity in Fire-Prone Areas by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher Wildfire mitigation in building design has
Read moreReducing Overheating
Impact of proposed Canadian limits on SHGC by Amy Roberts, FGIA’s Director of Canadian and Technical Glass Operations (Editor’s Note:
Read moreEmerging Design Drivers for 2026
Rethinking the Steep-Slope Roof by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: Richard K.
Read moreTaking Precautions
Collaborative Delivery Models & Risk Allocation by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at
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Slip-Safe & Sealed
Quality & Efficiency in an Emerging Community Hub By Marcus Dodson, Publisher In the heart of Woodinville, Washington, sits the
Read moreRainscreens for Retrofitting
Updating Existing Structures for Optimal Performance By David Hohenstern, Technical Manager, Rainscreen, Sto Corp. (Editor’s note: David Hohenstern is a
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Ellen Browning Building
Creating a Shared Community in Portland, Oregon by Camille Dodson, Editorial Assistant The genesis for the mixed-use residential Ellen Browning Building, Portland, Oregon,
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From Ashes to Beauty
Prioritizing Fire Resistance for a Rebuilt Home in Santa Rosa, California by Camille Dodson, Editorial Assistant Wildfire has been an
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Solar Panels + Composite Roofing = 2026 Trend
Keeping Up with Environmental Energy Demands by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher After living for 35 years in an idyllic
Read moreRaising the Bar
LEED v5’s New Emphasis on Decarbonization Through the Building Envelope by Justin Koscher, President of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Specifying Everest Snow Guards
How to Best Protect Yourself & Your Roof by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher A snow guard is a snow
Read moreDesign Strategies for Fire, Wind, & Hail
Tile Roofs as the Architectural Expression of Resilience by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance
Read moreThirsty Servers
Data Centers & the Growing Challenge of Water Cooling by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent
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House on the Ridge
What Does an Architect’s Dream Home Look Like? by Camille Dodson, Editorial Assistant While architects are so busy creating designs
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Suspended Between Earth & Sky
Casa Azzurra Reimagines Desert Living by Marcus Dodson, Publisher & Editor Set against the vast backdrop of Joshua Tree National
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America at Home Study
Designing for the Way Americans Actually Live By Nancy Keenan, President and CEO, DAHLIN Architecture The meaning of home has
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Codes, Coverings, & Compliance
Managing Wildfire Risk in Roofing by Steven C. Wadding RRC, RRO, CDT, Corporate Projects Manager, Polyglass USA The threat of
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Streamlining Design for Patient Care
Creating Healing Spaces for Cancer Center in Ogden, Utah by Tysen Gannon, LEED AP, AD Systems In March 2024, the
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at
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Soldiering On
Fighting Snowfall On Colorado Roofs by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher Like soldiers at full attention in formation, the soldier
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Long Lasting
Using Resilient Materials on School Rooftops by Marcus Dodson, Publisher Carle Manley is the facilities director for the William S.
Read moreEnhancing Long-Term Performance
Roofing Design Challenges & Solutions by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note: Richard
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Feeling Legitimate
Why Product Certification is More than Worthwhile by Jason Seals, Certification Services Manager for Fenestration, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
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A Modern Oasis
Lakefront Living Reimagined in the Nevada Desert by Klif Andrews, Division President, Tri Pointe Homes Las Vegas In a market
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