Kingspan’s new Florida headquarters redefines high-performance building with all-electric HVAC systems, advanced envelope technologies, and a focus on circularity.
Insulating a 62-inch duct is no small ask. Between engineering concerns with weight in an older building and the logistics of something so large, the folks at Hamlin Sheet Metal in Benson, North Carolina, needed an alternative to a double-walled system.
Today’s construction industry needs smarter solutions to keep projects on budget, on schedule, and in line with tough environmental standards. Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are stepping up, writes Karim Muri of Kingspan.
Despite headline job growth, deeper data and industry voices reveal mounting uncertainty and a slowdown in construction hiring, prompting leaders like Johns Manville CEO Bob Wamboldt to focus on adaptability and preparation.
A multi-year investigation and repair project reveals the critical importance of proper chilled water piping insulation installation and commissioning in residential building, writes ES NEWS Commissioning Columnist Miles Ryan.
A new study comparing cellular glass and aerogel insulation materials reveals significant differences in cost, safety and long-term performance that challenge conventional selection criteria for LNG facilities.
David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.