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Author: DodsonPublications

Article Feature Residential 

From Ashes to Beauty

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 DodsonPublications

Prioritizing Fire Resistance for a Rebuilt Home in Santa Rosa, California by Camille Dodson, Editorial Assistant Wildfire has been an

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Article Cover Story Residential 

Solar Panels + Composite Roofing = 2026 Trend

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 DodsonPublications

Keeping Up with Environmental Energy Demands by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher After living for 35 years in an idyllic

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Architect's Corner Column 

Raising the Bar

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 DodsonPublications

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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Article Commercial Feature 

Specifying Everest Snow Guards

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 DodsonPublications

How to Best Protect Yourself & Your Roof by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher A snow guard is a snow

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Column Tile Talk 

Design Strategies for Fire, Wind, & Hail

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 DodsonPublications

Tile Roofs as the Architectural Expression of Resilience by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance

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Column Construction Law 

Thirsty Servers

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 DodsonPublications

Data Centers & the Growing Challenge of Water Cooling by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent

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Article Feature 

House on the Ridge

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

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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Article Residential 

Suspended Between Earth & Sky

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Casa Azzurra Reimagines Desert Living by Marcus Dodson, Publisher & Editor Set against the vast backdrop of Joshua Tree National

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Architecture News Article 

America at Home Study

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Designing for the Way Americans Actually Live By Nancy Keenan, President and CEO, DAHLIN Architecture The meaning of home has

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Article Cover Story 

Codes, Coverings, & Compliance

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Managing Wildfire Risk in Roofing by Steven C. Wadding RRC, RRO, CDT, Corporate Projects Manager, Polyglass USA The threat of

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Article Commercial 

Streamlining Design for Patient Care

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 DodsonPublications

Creating Healing Spaces for Cancer Center in Ogden, Utah by Tysen Gannon, LEED AP, AD Systems In March 2024, the

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Column Construction Law 

What You Need to Know

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Cover Story 

Soldiering On

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

Fighting Snowfall On Colorado Roofs by Marcus Dodson, Editor & Publisher Like soldiers at full attention in formation, the soldier

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Article 

Long Lasting

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Using Resilient Materials on School Rooftops by Marcus Dodson, Publisher Carle Manley is the facilities director for the William S.

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Column Tile Talk 

Enhancing Long-Term Performance

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Roofing Design Challenges & Solutions by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard

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Column Fenestration 

Feeling Legitimate

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Why Product Certification is More than Worthwhile by Jason Seals, Certification Services Manager for Fenestration, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance

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Architecture News Article Residential 

A Modern Oasis

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Lakefront Living Reimagined in the Nevada Desert by Klif Andrews, Division President, Tri Pointe Homes Las Vegas In a market

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Article Industry News 

Staying Strong & Safe

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

How Metal is Shaping Resilient Building Design in a Climate of Crisis By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, METALCON staff writer As wildfires

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Architect's Corner Column 

Engineered Building Enclosure Systems

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Remove Complexity by Delivering Durability & Beauty By Karine Galla, Director, Product Management for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note:  Karine Galla

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Article Feature 

Aesthetics & Solar Protection

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Remarkable Usage of Concrete for Office in Las Vegas, Nevada by Mason Nichols, Writer for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Boasting

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Column Construction Law 

Working With Wood

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Project Delivery Pitfalls in Mass Timber Construction by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Industry News 

Rainscreen

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

         Sto® Corp., a leader in building envelope solutions, including wall cladding systems, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announced

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Industry News 

Awards

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

         Sto® Corp., a manufacturer of fully integrated façade systems, has been awarded the prestigious Project of the Year Award

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Commercial Cover Story 

From Leaks to Longevity

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

The Roof Retrofit That Transformed a Major Bottling Facility by Melissa Hubbell, Marketing Communications Manager, Duro-Last Nestled at the base

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Industry News 

Protective Film

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 DodsonPublications

         Roofing professionals know that maintaining a clean installation is one of the most challenging aspects of TPO roofing projects.

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Column Tile Talk 

Adapting to Challenges

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

Impact of Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions in Steep Slope Roofing Designs by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director,

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Column Fenestration 

Taking Precautions

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

Preventing Skylight Falls with an Updated Safety Standard by Glenn Ferris, FGIA Fenestration Standards Specialist Skylights make for an interesting

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Article Feature 

The Strength of Precast Concrete

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

Award Winning Parking Structure in Sacramento, California by Mason Nichols, Writer for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute As the region’s only

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Article Industry News 

Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

Charting the Future of Metal in Design & Construction by Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, Staff Writer for METALCON Navigating a turbulent economic

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Column Construction Law 

The Legal Risks of Design Defects

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

How Architects Can Protect Themselves from Liability by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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The Historic Ravinia Elementary School

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On the Rise

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Award-Winning Design

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Wildfire Mitigation

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Slip-Safe & Sealed
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Slip-Safe & Sealed

February 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Ellen Browning Building
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Ellen Browning Building

January 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Induction Cooktop
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Induction Cooktop

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Enhanced Systems
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Enhanced Systems

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Industry Must-Read

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40 Under 40
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40 Under 40

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New Acquisition

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Protection & Aesthetic Value
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Protection & Aesthetic Value

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Window Collection
Industry News 

Window Collection

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Showcased at IRE
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Showcased at IRE

March 23, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Staying Strong & Safe
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Staying Strong & Safe

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Rainscreen
Industry News 

Rainscreen

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Awards
Industry News 

Awards

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Protective Film
Industry News 

Protective Film

July 16, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow
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Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Underlayment
Industry News 

Underlayment

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Promotion
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Promotion

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Retirement
Industry News 

Retirement

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Accessibility
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Accessibility

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At the Booth

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Safety Month
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Safety Month

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
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Drainage Solutions

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
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Pet Doors

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
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Polyiso Insulation

February 25, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
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Rebranding

February 7, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Specification Document

January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Key Position

January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
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Rating Council

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
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New Position

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
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Leadership

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
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Manufacturing Plant

September 12, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
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Award for Excellence

September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
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Sales Manager

September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

PIMA’s New Associate Member

April 12, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
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Drink Rail

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Weather Wrap

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Roof Flow

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Colors

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Paint Pen

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Updated Website

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Glass Catalog

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Documents

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Self-Help Design Tools

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Firm

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Facility

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Partnerships

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Management

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Moving Up

November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Promotions

November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Downlight

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Accordian-Style Door

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Dark Gray

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0

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