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June 2024  |   Volume 87  |  Issue 6

June 2024

Volume 87  |  Issue 6

Features

Hey There, Partner

An Idaho-based insulation contractor—in just less than a decade in business—has grown to dozens of employees and several locations.

Company Spotlights

Manufacturers and providers share their respective company’s latest news.

Construction Solutions

Addressing the labor shortfall in essential building trades.

A Modern School

New Texas school built for the future including its metal-clad exterior.

Order in the Court

How to approach a soundproofing project at a federal courthouse.

Build the Future

Revolutionize construction estimates with technology.

New Innovations feature

A selection of some of the new products showcased this year.

Urban Climate Chaos: The AWBs of Future-Proofing the Built Environment

AWBs can help with climate change but are not the ultimate solution.

About The Cover

Partner’s Insulation, of Boise, Idaho, has grown massively and aggressively in its six years. (From L-R): Jose, Elva and Alex Jimenez at its Boise headquarters.

Departments

Trade News

The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.

Product Focus

Product Focus on ICFs and SIPs

If Walls Could Talk

Podcasts and Video Round-up

Industry Blue Book Index

Premium Sponsorships

Contact Us

Staff Contact Information

Columns

Up Front

Passion for Work | Mark Fowler

Industry Voices

Catalysts of Change: Exploring Megatrends Reshaping the E&C Industry | Jay Bowman

Advertiser Index

Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries

Acoustics by JW Mooney

Acoustics by JW Mooney

Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS)

Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS)

Plastic Components, Inc.

Plastic Components, Inc.

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The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.

This index is provided as a reader service.

The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.

This Month Online

Online Exclusives

Innovative Architecture Captures Dramatic Views for Brooklyn Mixed-Income Housing

For five decades, developers of multifamily residential properties in the New York Metro area regularly turn to RKTB Architects for expertise and innovation in design and architecture, as well as for consultation on strategy when navigating the city’s labyrinthine zoning regulations and housing policies.

Bridging the Gap at the Colorado Mesa University Department of Kinesiology

Founded in 1952, Colorado Mesa University sits on over 141 acres in the heart of Grand Junction, Colo., offering quality academic programs at various degree levels to more than 10,000 students.

FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Most Workers

In April, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a new rule prohibiting the use of non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers. It’s estimated that approximately 30 million workers are currently bound by such agreements, which prevent them from changing employers in their industry.

New Metal-Clad Apartment Complex Brings Public Access to Riverfront

From eyesore to public amenity—that’s the journey an unusual site has taken alongside a Minnesota’s Mississippi riverfront as just one element in the city’s efforts to turn a former industrial area into a new center for housing and outdoor recreation.

Wege Prize’s Legacy of Advancing a Circular Economy Accentuates Earth Day’s Ideals

As Earth Day 2024 spotlights ways to eliminate plastics, the Wege Prize is shining a spotlight on its innovative student teams that have created real-world solutions recently.

For Greener Communities, Local Leaders Should Think Big—and Small

In towns and smaller cities nationwide, local governments are looking for ways to implement greener operations and promote sustainability initiatives that will benefit their communities in a changing climate. But faced with finite resources and an urgent need to act, where should these municipal leaders start?

New Metal-Clad Apartment Complex Brings Public Access to Riverfront
For Greener Communities, Local Leaders Should Think Big—and Small
FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Most Workers
Wege Prize’s Legacy of Advancing a Circular Economy Accentuates Earth Day’s Ideals
Bridging the Gap at the Colorado Mesa University Department of Kinesiology
Innovative Architecture Captures Dramatic Views for Brooklyn Mixed-Income Housing
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