Fundamental Components of an Effective Exterior Waterproofing System

Commercial buildings are constantly exposed to harsh weather that threatens their structure. Water getting through compromised building walls leads to expensive repairs, lower property values, and business disruptions. A well-designed exterior basement waterproofing system protects your investment while keeping indoor conditions comfortable. Foundation Drainage Systems Water buildup around your building’s foundation creates pressure that pushes […]

Mastering Waterproofing: Essential Strategies for Building Envelope Integrity

Water infiltration facilitates mold growth, rots wood and cracks concrete, adversely affecting occupants’ health and causing structural issues. Waterproofing buildings during construction is vital for maximizing building longevity. If industry professionals move beyond the fundamentals, they can master weatherproofing. What essential strategies must they learn? 1. Mimicking Natural Drainage Systems A green roof comprises a […]

7 Days of News – Week 44

A ‘Tsunami of solutions’ conference, ‘Wall-as-a-service’ robotics, a roadmap to improve recycling throughout the US, and more in this week’s AEC tech headlines. Cooper Carry recently secured a Radical innovation Award (2019) for their modular hotel design. This deploys modular construction techniques to build ‘pop up’ hotels in interstitial spaces between buildings and allow them […]