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Scheels All Sports Gets Protection Year ‘Round A silicone, liquid-applied air barrier keeps Scheels cold-weather construction moving forward.

Do you still encounter project specifications that require (often or occasionally) truss-shaped wire, heavy-duty wire, prefabricated corners and/or Ts? If so, it’s time to climb the ladder, so your company can positively impact the constructability, perf

Since the late-1980s, the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) has been meeting to shape the masonry building code for our industry. The code is revised every three years. However, this last cycle was reduced by one year to coincide with the devel

As masonry wall design continues to evolve into the 21st century, terms like "air and vapor barriers," "steel stud assemblies," "rigid insulation versus batt insulation," "ventilation with weeps and vents," "clear air space," and "oversize masonry units"

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Commercial Category

▲ Merit Award
Novellus, Tualatin, Oregon
Mason Contractor: Bratton Masonry
Architect: Group Mackenzie

Residential Category

▲ Honor & Best Block Award
Ganz Residence, Portland, Oregon
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