Make Your Next Workshop More Productive with Online Collaboration

Over the years, I have facilitated a fair number of management workshops. Whenever the attendees have had a chance to prepare, the results have always been better than when they come unprepared. Online tools allow the collaborative exchange of ideas before the participants meet in person. You can set all kinds of pre-tasks before a […]

FORTA’s Products Receive Environmental Claims Verification

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete announced that FORTA LLC products, Forta-Ferro® fibrous reinforcement and Helix® Micro Rebar reinforcements have received an environmental verification statement from NEU. NEU’s Third-party Validation/Verification Program provides an independent, impartial assessment of environmental claims for technologies focused on reduced-carbon cement, concrete and related solutions. The scope of […]

Coatings & Membranes: AWRBs in the Modern Building Envelope

In modern commercial construction, the building envelope has become a key focus for innovation, performance, and sustainability. At the center of this envelope is an essential component: the air and water-resistive barrier (AWRB). These barriers play a crucial role in preventing moisture and air infiltration, maintaining structural integrity, and enhancing energy efficiency. As the industry […]