Designing for Decades
Why Post-Construction Roof Inspections Are Essential by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:
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Fire Safety Solutions & Innovations
What has Been Defining Wall Systems Across the Country By Karine Galla, Director, Product Management for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note:
Read moreBuilding Envelope Failures
Where Design, Product Selection, & Installation Collide by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner
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Redefining Form, Performance, & Regional Design by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:
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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 &
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,
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.
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Collaborative Delivery Models & Risk Allocation by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at
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
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
Read moreWhat You Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at
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
Read moreEngineered Building Enclosure Systems
Remove Complexity by Delivering Durability & Beauty By Karine Galla, Director, Product Management for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note: Karine Galla
Read moreWorking With Wood
Project Delivery Pitfalls in Mass Timber Construction by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner
Read moreAdapting to Challenges
Impact of Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions in Steep Slope Roofing Designs by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director,
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Taking Precautions
Preventing Skylight Falls with an Updated Safety Standard by Glenn Ferris, FGIA Fenestration Standards Specialist Skylights make for an interesting
Read moreThe Legal Risks of Design Defects
How Architects Can Protect Themselves from Liability by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner
Read moreExplaining the Research
Adopting High-Performance Commercial Fenestration by the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Earlier this year at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry
Read moreShining Finish
The Appearance of Sheen in Today’s Coatings by James Howell, Product Manager for Sto Corp. (Editor’s Note: James Howell is
Read moreWarm Minimalism
Making a Simple Space Feel Human Even for those of us who are not architects and designers, minimalism is a
Read moreStaying Safe
Designing Steep-Slope Roofing for Enhanced Fire Resilience by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s
Read moreComp Bids & Last Looks
Legal Implications Under the Sherman Act by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at
Read moreBeing Attentive
Post Event Evaluations for Steep Slope Roofing by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s
Read moreWebsites & ADA Compliance
Making Sure Your Business is Accessible by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note: Trent Cotney, partner at
Read moreIncreased Requirements
Roof Designs with Steep Slopes in Wildfire Urban Interface Areas by Richard K. Olson, President & Technical Director, Tile Roofing
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Sustainability Through Specification
Reducing Carbon Footprints for Western Architects by Justin Koscher, President of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association The construction industry is
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