The Design District Returns to METALCON 2025

Back by popular demand for its third consecutive year, The Design District @METALCON returns to Las Vegas from October 21–23, 2025, bringing together leading architects, engineers, designers and specifiers for three days of targeted education, cutting-edge products and high-level networking—all centered on building better, designing smarter, achieving bold design, lasting resilience and high-performance results with […]

Are Drainage Systems Always Necessary for Basements?

You’ve probably pondered whether every basement really requires a drainage system. After all, these installations can be costly and require maintenance. While it’s true that drainage systems help protect against water damage and mold growth, not every basement may need one. Factors such as local climate, soil composition, and construction specifics play a huge role. […]

Relocatable modular buildings are efficient but pose logistics challenges

Relocatable modular buildings, or RMBs, offer a quick, inexpensive and sustainable construction method for facility managers that is gaining recognition for its efficiency, especially in the aftermath of natural disasters.  RMBs are easily transported and assembled on site. That makes them an attractive option when space is needed quickly, says the Modular Building Institute.  Schools […]