How Much Do You Really Know About Earthquake-ready Glazing?

This week’s quiz is from Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations. Building codes are evolving beyond basic life-safety requirements to focus on how buildings—and their components, such as glazing—perform during and after seismic events. But with new research, stricter standards, and a growing emphasis on functional recovery, how well do you understand what it […]

Detect & Fix Foundation Moisture Problem Early

Imagine walking into your basement after a heavy Detroit-area rainstorm and noticing a damp wall or that unmistakable musty smell. A foundation moisture problem is often the hidden culprit behind these signs, quietly affecting your home’s health without obvious leaks. If you’ve experienced this, you’re not alone—many Southeast Michigan homeowners discover these issues only after […]

Office-to-housing conversion initiatives proliferate in California

State policymakers have been pursuing policy changes that remove barriers to converting older commercial buildings into housing, with mixed success. Source link