Trent Cotney is a partner and Construction Team Leader at Adams & Reese LLP. He can be reached at 866.303.5868 or trent.cotney@arlaw.com. Read Trent's article >> Software Agreement Clauses Wall and Ceiling Contractors Should Revisit

Michael DiTullo has been designing iconic products for some of the world’s biggest brands for more than 20 years. He has worked with Nike, Google, Honda, Timex, Chantal, Converse, Motorola and has been collaborating with Kirei since 2019. Prior to starting his eponymous design studio Michael, was Chief Design Officer for Sound United, parent company of Denon, Marantz, Polk, and Definitive Technology, where he oversaw industrial design, UX, packaging, product management, and marketing creative. He also spent several years as creative director for frog design’s San Francisco studio and nearly a decade at Nike where he worked directly with Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, and Dwayne Wade. Read Michael's article >> The Impact of Acoustics in Creating Inclusive Environments

Maxime Duzyk is senior global director of building science and engineering for Huntsman Building Solutions, a global leader in spray polyurethane foam solutions. To contact Maxime, write mduzyk@huntsmanbuilds.com. Read Maxime's article >> Choosing Between Open and Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation

Tom Harris is president of Tom Harris PUR Consulting LLC. He has more than 35 years of polyurethane foam development and deployment experience ranging from Development Chemist, Product and Marketing Management, Business Development and Building Science in Canada and the United States. He can be reached at tom@letstalkpur.com. Read Tom's article >> Insulating Metal Clad Buildings

Eric Herr, senior manager of sales and operations, ProjectWorks, Armstrong World Industries. Herr leverages nearly 25 years of experience in distribution and the construction industry to ensure customers can easily design, bid, order, and build with Armstrong products. As a ProjectWorks leader, he focuses on customer-centric solutions that facilitate stronger relationships between designers and contractors, efficient and accurate installation, and beautiful results. Read Eric's article >> Circular Ceiling Design Ceremony 

Brian Iverson is an inventor, builder, designer, and building-science educator focused on helping the industry deliver truly climatized, energy-efficient structures. He runs Carbonless.org, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching smarter, healthier, and more affordable building practices. Learn more at carbonless.org or contact Brian at hello@carbonless.org. Read Brian's article >> The Next Leap in Commercial Building Performance: Solving Thermal Bridging and the Control-Layer Gap

Manuel E. Menchaca, MBA, is the senior marketing manager for Wallner Expac, a leading manufacturer of expanded metals for the architecture, HVAC filters, construction, and automotive, among others. With nearly 30 years of experience, he specializes in marketing strategy, professional writing, and graphics. For the past decade, he has driven marketing initiatives at Wallner Expac, following a successful career leading marketing teams across diverse sectors. Menchaca holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Redlands. Read Manuel's article >> Expanded Metal Ceilings: Strength That Beautifies

Todd Shear is facades manager, Eastern U.S. at Owens Corning. Read Todd's article >> Avoiding the Dual Vapor Barrier Trap—Why Mineral Wool Is a Smart Choice for Commercial Walls

Kristen White is the marketing content manager for Insulation Systems for Johns Manville. She has more than 25 years of experience as a content writer and journalist, and is based out of the company’s Denver headquarters. She can be reached at kristen.white@jm.com. Read Kristen's article >> Using Building Science to Design a High-Performing Building Envelope