As building planners look beyond individual parts to consider how the whole building envelope will perform, cooperation is more important than ever. That’s why IMI educates other industry players on...
One positive aspect of a tight economy is increased demand for quality and value. Architects and engineers want to know that their designs are going to be built right, contractors want to keep their...
Building designers and owners are paying a lot of attention to air barriers, given their potential to save energy and money and increase building envelope performance.
As today's weather headlines clearly show, too much water is not a good thing, especially in buildings. Keeping water out is a major concern for designers and builders. And when they need answers,...
Those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future."
Design and building professionals cannot stop raving about the 2010 Chicagoland Masonry Expo held last week at the District Council Training Center in Addison.