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Purchasing Sustainable Construction Materials through the USDA BioPreferred Program

For construction and design professionals seeking sustainable approaches to building and restoration, the USDA BioPreferred Program offers a database of approved and audited biobased materials, the only third-party verified listing of biobased products in North America.

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Welcome to Build Meets World®

The Build Meets World blog covers the design, construction, testing, restoration, and maintenance of the building envelope. We educate architects, contractors, facility managers, and others in the industry to construct and maintain durable, energy-efficient buildings.

Navigating Roofing Options- A Guide for Design Professionals

Faced with material shortages and pricing volatility, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with concerns ...

Quality Roof Detailing 101

When restoring a roof membrane or installing one on a new construction, the most important part of the application is ...
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The 11-Step Process to Specifying EIFS

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) and EIFS with Moisture Drainage represent an optimum high performance ...
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How to Seal Metal Roof Screws Faster

Sealing fasteners on metal roofs can be time-consuming and use up a lot of sealant. However, I recently discovered a ...

How to Manage Indoor Air Quality During Building Closures

When a building is left vacant for an extended period of time, indoor air quality (IAQ) can suffer, impacting the ...
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Mod Bit Roofing Membranes: How to Prevent Wrinkling

Modified bitumen (MB or mod-bit) roofing membranes are a durable and long-lasting weatherproofing technology, ...
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Testing Buildings to Withstand Seismic Conditions

Designing structures to withstand extreme movement, even the intense effects of seismic events, can be a challenge. The ...
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Vegetated Roofs: What are the Benefits?

What is a vegetated or green roof? The straightforward answer would be it’s a roof with plants on it…but a green roof ...