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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: FM Approval

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

What You Need to Know About Factory Mutual by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Editor's Desk 

Editor’s Desk: Democracy for Design

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 DodsonPublications

Architects Align With Legislation That Rebukes Federal Design Uniformity Back in 2020, we wrote about the Making Federal Buildings Beautiful

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Architect's Corner Column 

Architect’s Corner: The Power of Data – Reshaping Housing Design

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 DodsonPublications

Understanding Buyers’ Preferences to Create Customized Living Spaces by Darian Wagner, AIA, principal & senior architect, DAHLIN Architecture Planning Interiors

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Column Fenestration 

Fenestration: Reflecting More Than Zion

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 DodsonPublications

Bird-Friendly Windows at Zion National Park in Utah by Adam Reimer, wildlife biologist, Zion National Park, National Park Service The

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Column Tile Talk 

Tile Talk: Solar Changes

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

July 5, 2023July 27, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

May 22, 2023June 14, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 DodsonPublications

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

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 DodsonPublications

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

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 DodsonPublications

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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The Old & the New

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Opening a New Chapter in Care
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Article Feature 

The Historic Ravinia Elementary School

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Article Construction Stats 

On the Rise

March 20, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Award-Winning Design
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Award-Winning Design

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Wildfire Mitigation
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Wildfire Mitigation

March 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Slip-Safe & Sealed
Article Residential 

Slip-Safe & Sealed

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

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Induction Cooktop
Industry News 

Induction Cooktop

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Enhanced Systems
Industry News 

Enhanced Systems

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Industry Must-Read
Industry News 

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
Article Industry News 

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
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Protective Film

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

May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Underlayment
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Underlayment

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Promotion
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Promotion

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Retirement

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Accessibility

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At the Booth

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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
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Specification Document

January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
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Key Position

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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

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Industry News 

PIMA’s New Associate Member

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Drink Rail

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Weather Wrap

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Roof Flow

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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New Colors

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Paint Pen

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Glass Catalog

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Documents

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Self-Help Design Tools

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Moving Up

November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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Accordian-Style Door

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
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September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0

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