In This Issue
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
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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?
















