Decarbonization & Energy Independence
Why Building Insulation Is Key to Fighting Climate Change
Better insulation can help reduce fossil fuel use, lower emissions, and increase national energy security
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Walls & Ceilings Magazine
2025 July
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Smarter, Stronger, More Efficient
How Next-Gen Materials Are Transforming Building Envelope Performance
Advanced housewraps, barriers, and insulation systems are redefining the building envelope—enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and strengthening structures against the demands of a changing climate.
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Air Barriers' Impact on Energy Use in a Building
Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
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Exterior Wall Assembly
Rainscreens Come of Age in North America
Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.
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Publisher's Post
Watching Life Lessons
What tennis tournaments taught me about emotional intelligence, leadership and grace under pressure.
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Up Front
Adding Layers
Why do our solutions often create more problems? In construction, healthcare, and beyond, complexity has become the default—but at what cost?
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Industry Voices
How Contractors Can Navigate Growth Amid Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty
As inflation, interest rates and global tariffs squeeze the construction industry, contractors must focus on strategic sourcing, cautious expansion, and operational efficiency to remain competitive.
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Modernizing LAX
Designed to Soar: The Mid-Century Ceiling System Transforming LA
The Nevell Group and Performance Contracting Inc. collaborated on a technically complex ceiling project at Los Angeles International Airport, blending cutting-edge fabrication, global sourcing, and design innovation.
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