
CMU Walls: Advantages, Disadvantages and A Better Option
Insulated concrete form blocks provide a host of advantages over traditional CMUs, including better energy efficiency, easier construction, and improved resilience.

MESKWAKI TRAVEL PLAZA
The Meskwaki Travel Plazais a full-service travel center includes a truckers’ lounge, convenience store, and 50’s themed diner.

12 Easy Steps for High-Performance, Healthy Homes
Builders and homeowners that follow these 12 easy steps for home design and construction will create a high-performing and healthy home that is comfortable and safe.

6 Home Building Trends for 2020 Home Buyers
Homebuilding trends largely reflect the demands of the Millennials — the largest home-buying group entering the housing market as first time home buyers.

Why More School Boards Are Turning to ICF School Construction for Long-Term Cost Savings

14 School Safety Problems and Effective Solutions
School safety issues continue to challenge educators, as every learning environment should be a place of security, not fear.

4 Alternative Materials for Wood in Construction
Wood has been a staple in construction for centuries. From the humble log cabin to the towering skyscrapers of modern metropolises, wood always seems to find its place in construction.

Reduce Moisture Problems with ICF Construction
You can avoid stud-framing moisture problems by choosing a moisture-resistant insulated concrete form (ICF) foundation for your new home.

MHA INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Net-Zero Museum Exemplifies The Sustainable Resilience of the MHA Nation. The MHA Interpretive Center is an educational museum and nature center owned and governed by the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation. Housing some of the most sacred objects and artifacts of the MHA Nation, the structure includes a large, 80-foot radius wall with an observation deck overlooking Lake Sakakawea, which was built to align with the Nation’s values and embrace sustainability and respect to the earth.

Limitations of Insulated Metal Panels