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The weatherization segment is expected to see continued growth over the next year as the building industry places greater emphasis on energy efficiency, durability, and long-term performance in both new construction and retrofits. Emerging trends for 2026 include sustainable building envelope solutions, advanced technologies, climate-resilient designs, and increased adoption of prefabricated and modular construction methods.

A groundbreaking national survey sheds new light on how precasters can take advantage of exciting new advances in demold cycle times, weight reduction, LEED-friendly compositions, and other fabrication factors to scale-up sales and profits."

This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. Wood, in its natural state, is a highly sustainable material. But there are many factors that can either diminish or improve its sustainability, including how and where it’s harvested, how end products are treated and finished, and the lifecycle of the material. This course will explore the sustainability of wood wall and ceiling systems, and considerations for specifying wood products that are sustainably sourced.

We will cover different manufacturing and treatment processes, and environmental factors affecting wood, its lifecycle, reuse, and salvageability. We will also discuss applications for wood ceilings and walls, certifications available for projects specifying these materials, and insight into the world of sustainable wood systems.

In today’s fast-paced construction environment, architects seek innovative solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, and sustainability. SlenderWall, a revolutionary precast concrete panel system, redefines building envelopes by offering a lightweight, durable, and energy-efficient turn-key alternative to traditional façade systems.