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Building Facade Design with Sto Color, Aesthetics, Sto Studio, and StoInspire

The aesthetics of a facade can set the building's style, from an ultramodern facade with glass cladding and asymmetrical windows to a traditional facing with warm brick, expansive windows, and a spacious porch. An aesthetically pleasing, well-designed building facade also…

Fully Integrated Prefabricated Façade Panels w/ Window Compatibility

Fully integrated prefabricated facade panels with factory-installed windows can create air-tight building envelopes that contribute significantly to sustainable, energy-efficient, durable, and safe buildings. Furthermore, StoPanel® Technology branded, tested, and warranted prefabricated, finished wall panel designs with pre-installed windows can maximize…

Who does what? Defining five key roles in the building design and commercial real estate industries

There is a plethora of roles of professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industries as well as in commercial real estate, and it can be tough for the outsider looking in to determine who does what.

Wearable technology in construction: Bringing new to the tried and true

Wearable technology for construction professionals looks to help the industry make some leaps in terms of productivity and safety.

Attracting young people to the construction labor market

With a well-known labor shortage and retirements looming, the construction industry needs to attract more young people. Recruitment and retention have been a struggle.

Construction materials shortage and pricing pose problem

Construction materials shortages and pricing fluctuations as a result of the pandemic are a continuing challenge for the industry. As supply chains are impacted, shortages are expected well into the year.

2021 construction outlook: Signs of positivity showing

With the dark days of 2020 behind us, there is some optimism ahead for the construction industry in 2021.

Exploring diversity in the construction industry

With skilled labor shortage being a constant hurdle, exploring options to include diversity in construction industry is a must. But the battle is very much uphill.

Exploring disaster relief housing

Disaster relief architecture has played an important role in rebuilding lost structures and also for constructing temporary buildings for immediate and longer-term housing needs.

Understanding the generation gap in the construction industry

The construction industry is no stranger to the generation gap in today’s workforce. As Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Y, with their varying strengths, upbringings and communication styles are all squeezed onto a construction site, unique challenges are presented.

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