In This Issue
September 2024 | Volume 87 | Issue 9
September 2024
Volume 87 | Issue 9
Features
All in the Pham
How a Washington state-based contractor dealt with tragedy and how that influenced its push to become a better company.
W&C Leadership Award
The magazine names the second winner of its annual Leadership Award.
Stucco Cladding: A Modern Approach With Stone Wool
Explore the fire safety, durability and moisture management advantages integrating stone wool continuous insulation in stucco systems.
Collaboration Key Element in Transformation of Corporate Boardroom
This project only took five months from design to completion.
Elevating Building Performance
The role of polyisocyanurate insulation in high-performance commercial systems.
Construction Robots Boost Quality, Earning Workers’ Approval
Advanced collaborative robotics and AI boost productivity, ensure consistent quality and enhance ergonomics in the drywall finishing process.
About The Cover
Phampena specializes in acoustical plaster, Venetian plaster, historical plaster restoration, EIFS/stucco, marblecrete, panelization, fireproofing, scaffolding, weather containment and more. Photo by Michael Pegram Photography
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
Up Front
Proper Order | Mark Fowler
Industry Voices
Why Granular, Site-Specific EPDs Matter | Brent Trenga
Advertiser Index
This index is provided as a reader service.
The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
This Month Online
Online Exclusives
When Elegance Aligns with Convenience…Enter Evanston Gateway
At the corner of Chicago Avenue and Howard Street is where you’re greeted with luxury and elegance. Evanston Gateway, close to Chicago, is an apartment complex that brings together boutique living and accessibility.
New York’s “City of Yes” Spurs Urban Decarbonization and Growth by Zoning Reform
Following the 2023 debut of its “City of Yes” strategy to permit more housing faster in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams’ administration unveiled a raft of zoning changes last winter intended to make the proposed growth carbon-neutral, according to Adam Friedberg, a Buro Happold expert behind similar initiatives in the region and worldwide.
Elevating Retail Ambiance: Revamped Dardano’s Shoe Store in Colorado
Are you ready to step into a retail space where style meets acoustic excellence? Welcome to the remarkable transformation of Dardano’s shoe store in Broomfield, Colorado, where Altispace laminate beams, illuminated beams and wooden ceiling clouds have mitigated sound reverberation issues and revolutionized the shopping experience.
AZA Announces Projects for Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo
From high-end malls to the best locations on Madison Avenue to premium destination centers on both coasts, Alexander Zilberman Architecture is leading in luxury retail design. The firm’s recent projects include works with Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, among many others.
The Renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Features Sustainable Design
Mecanoo and Beyer Blinder Belle designed The New York Public Library’s completely renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. The design team selected acoustic stone wool ceiling panels to create a cohesive, timeless appearance while providing best-level sound absorption and sustainability benefits.
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.















