In this article we will continue to look at building structural systems. Last month we discussed concrete, which is one of the most basic building construction components. To review, concrete is a ...

Metal wall panel systems are often specified for commercial buildings, thanks to their strength and durability, but these construction mainstays are anything but basic. Today’s architectural metal ...

Air barriers have been used in many different ways throughout the years, and they’re becoming particularly relevant as energy code requirements evolve. But many questions have surrounded the use of ...

Because a Type IV building is more robust and thus more fire resistive — strategically — than a leaner Type III building, they are listed out of order numerically. The August 2009 installment ...

Olympia Steel Buildings specializes in steel building projects for a variety of industries and uses. All Olympia buildings are made in the U.S. with 100% American-made steel and are customizable for ...