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September 2025 | Volume 88 | Issue 9
September 2025
Volume 88 | Issue 9
Features
EIFS With Drainage Featuring Stone Wool
Meeting demands for fire safety, durability and design versatility in exterior wall systems.
Reshaping Construction With a Turnkey, Multi-Trade Approach
With deep roots in the trades and a bold, integrated business model, The Built Companies is setting new industry standards in efficiency, quality, and long-term sustainability.
Sphere of Influence
PCI and Bay Insulation successfully installed 2.5 million square feet of specially designed rigid fiberglass acoustic insulation in the complex, curved structure of Las Vegas’s Sphere venue, overcoming logistical and supply chain challenges to optimize sound quality and ensure safety on this landmark project.
Choosing Between Thin-Cut Natural Stone and Manufactured Stone Veneer
Thin-cut natural stone offers unmatched authenticity and durability with higher costs and installation complexity, while manufactured stone veneer provides a more affordable, lightweight, and customizable alternative that delivers visual consistency and easier application.
Closing the Skilled Labor Gap with Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is transforming insulation training in the construction industry by offering faster, safer, and more consistent skill development—helping address labor shortages and appeal to a new generation of tech-savvy workers.
What to Consider When Selecting a Rainscreen
This feature explains how to choose the right rainscreen system by considering climate, cladding compatibility, building codes, energy efficiency and ventilation to ensure long-term moisture control and building durability.
How to Achieve Exceptional Thermal Performance
While continuous insulation improves wall thermal performance, DuPont's integrated structural insulated sheathing system outperforms traditional assemblies by reducing thermal bridging and preserving more of the designed R-value through advanced Clear Field U-Factor modeling.
W&C Leadership Award: Richard Sr. and Richard Jr. Reppert
Emmaus, Pa.-based subcontractor thrives on quality, dedication, and community focus.
About The Cover
Though The Built Companies was officially formed in 2023, its leadership team brings over 80 years of combined experience.
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on EIFS/Stucco
Influencers
This issue's authors
If Walls Could Talk
Video/Podcasts Round Up
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Publisher's Post
If We Are Healthier, Aren’t We Safer? | Jill Bloom
Up Front
One-Coat Stucco: Why? | Mark Fowler
Advertiser Index
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This Month Online
Online Exclusives
ZD Stucco Repair Rises Among America’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Ten years ago, Zoltan Dicso was living out of his car, piecing together odd jobs just to get by. Today, he’s the founder of ZD Stucco Repair, a thriving business recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. His story is proof that determination, vision, and hard work can transform even the toughest beginnings into extraordinary success.
How One Building Science Expert Built a Climate-Resilient Home in the Arizona Desert
Smart building envelope design and the right fastening approach made this desert home efficient and resilient.
Wall and Ceiling Contractors at the Center of ICE-Driven Construction Chaos
ICE raids have sidelined drywall installers and ceiling crews, intensifying labor shortages, stalling project timelines, and inflating costs in the construction sector.
Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Workforce Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration announced new guidance on work authorization verification for grant programs in an attempt to prevent immigrants without legal status from receiving federal- and state-funded benefits.
Insulation Market 2025-2032: Rapid Growth Fueled by Green Building Trends and Global Construction Boom
The global insulation market is entering a high-growth phase, driven by stringent energy efficiency regulations, sustainable construction initiatives, and surging building activity across developed and emerging economies, according to a story by Ravina Pandya of Coherent Market Insights.
MCA Releases 2025 Market Study
The Metal Construction Association has published its 2025 MCA Market Study of the metal roof and wall market, the most comprehensive study of the metal construction industry to date.
Videos