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Tile Talk: Solar Changes

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Expanding the Use of Solar Leaves Gaps in Design Aids by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Life Cycle Assessments

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Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Construction Products Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) analyze the impact that one object has on the

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Another Supply Chain Issue

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Stalled Contract Talks for West Coast Ports by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Smart Buildings Drive Resiliency

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Future-Proofed Buildings Can Help Combat the Climate Crisis by Katie Klein, country director for North America, WiredScore (Editor’s Note: Katie

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Building Better

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Architectural Solutions for Energy Efficiency by Daniel Shields, president, Fabricated Products Group (Editor’s Note: Daniel Shields is the president of

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Seismic Shake Tests

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Revealing the Future of Inter-Story Drift Design & Code Requirements by Rich Rinka, FGIA technical manager, Fenestration Standards & United

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Revisions & Updates

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New Industry Resources for Designers in 2023 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Severance Agreements

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NLRB Issues New Rule & Tighter Restrictions by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Performance-Based Options

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Energy-Efficient Codes Can Be More Than Color by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: False Claims Act

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How Antifraud Law Has Impacted Recent Suits by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Tax Credits

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Home Improvement Credit for Windows, Doors, & Skylights by Jacob Carter, director of government affairs, Window & Door Manufacturers Association

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Preserving Our Historic Places

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Due-Diligence Studies with Place-Based Considerations Are Key by Melisa Gaudreau, AIA, associate principal & director, Page & Turnbull Sacramento (Editor’s

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Artificial Intelligence

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Harnessing Technology in the Architecture Industry Technology has its place in every aspect of the architecture industry, from planning to

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Looking Forward

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Preparing For Challenges in 2023 by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: NLRB Rule

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New Rule to Impact Construction Industry Collective Bargaining & Other Issues by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Boost Rental Rates & Reduce Turnover

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The Advantages of Soundproofing Patio Doors in Commercial Properties by Randy Brown, owner, Soundproof Windows, Inc. (Editor’s Note:  Randy Brown

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Balancing Sustainability & Comfort

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Sustainable Design Benefits Everyone & the Planet by Michael Katsibas, co-founder, KAP Studios By now we all know how important

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Trade Show Season

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Conventions Remain a Top Business Tool In the West, winter is often a time when business can slow down.  It’s

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Growing Pains

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America’s Solar Rapid Expansion Program Will Create Design Challenges by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Inflation Reduction Act

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How This Law Impacts Workforce Woes & Clean Energy by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Wildfire Mitigation

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Wildland-Urban Interface Codes Help Protect People, Property, & Communities by Kathy Krafka Harkema, United States technical operations director, Fenestration and

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Designing For Luxury Living

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How Modern Design Trends Are Changing by Michael Moritz, principal architect, Stonewater Architecture One of the top design trends that

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Bamboo

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Eco-Ethical Building Material With Deep Roots Bamboo isn’t a new building material.  In fact, it’s one of the world’s oldest

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Valuable Resource

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Why Do We Create Technical Bulletins If There Are Codes? by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Troubling Tax Hikes

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Main Street Businesses Voice Opposition to Proposed Taxes by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Anodized Aluminum

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A Better Option for Garage Door Panels by Steven Soderberg, corporate marketing manager, Lorin Industries, Inc. The once-in-a-century pandemic has

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: Aging in Place

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Designing Homes for Multigenerational Living by Lisa M. Cini, founder, Mosaic Design Studio, Best Living Tech, & Infinite Living Collaboration

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Giving Back

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How Charitable Giving Can Impact You, Your Firm, & Your Community Giving back doesn’t have to be something that’s only

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Roof Replacements

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Are There Other Options? by Richard K. Olson, president & technical director, Tile Roofing Industry Alliance (Editor’s Note:  Richard K.

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Creating & Clarifying Scope

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Change-in-Scope Claim Denied in Recent Appeal by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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