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• Meeting the Demand for High-Efficiency Facades

  2017, Vol 34 N 3

  To meet challenging energy mandates, building owners and design professionals should examine not only the code requirements for energy-efficient design, but also the science behind those standards and the process involved in achieving energy performance goals. (Download PDF 1.4 MB)

• Balcony and Roof Railings and the Code: Maintain, Repair, or Replace?

  2017, Vol 34 N 1

  While the combination of building and occupational safety codes has the effect of making roofs and balconies more secure, those lacking familiarity with current regulations may find their exterior envelope project bogged down in a confusing tangle of railing stipulations. (Download PDF 1.3 MB)

• New Construction Peer Review: Getting the Most out of Your Building Envelope Consultant

  2013, Vol 30 N 4

  Making the best use of a building envelope consultant’s services on a new construction project is important not only to controlling costs, but also to the energy efficiency, code compliance, sustainability, and longevity of the building. (Download PDF 710.3 kB)

• Standard of Care: Evaluating Professional Conduct

  2011, Vol 28 N 2

  Standard of care can be confusing. But understanding the implications of professional practice standards is critical to managing risk, avoiding disputes, and successfully resolving claims. (Download PDF 535.1 kB)

• The Greenest Building Is the One that Doesn’t Need Rebuilding

  2009, Vol 26 N 1

  “Good building practice” may not be buzzwords of the green building initiative, but failure to keep proper detailing at the forefront of any construction project can take a substantial toll on the environment. (Download PDF 696.6 kB)