Efficiency has become a top-of-mind concern in construction. Greater energy efficiency is mandated by codes and regulations. Greater working efficiency is required to stay competitive even as labor ...

As a result, diffused moisture can encourage mold growth, reducing the effectiveness of insulation and the deterioration of building envelope materials. At present, there are a variety of barrier ...

The industry has made significant strides in increasing home efficiency, particularly by making the building envelope tighter ...

Heating and cooling homes carries a hefty economic and environmental price tag. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported more than half of all home energy in the United States is used for ...

ORNL researcher Nolan Hayes uses the real-time building evaluator to provide builders with precise panel installation measurements to speed up the construction of a two-story building on the National ...

Richmond, VA, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 1986, Barricade Building Products has been at the forefront of innovation, continuously imagining, developing, and delivering top-notch building ...

When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the ...