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• The Building Detail That Rarely Gets the Spotlight—But Should

  Flashing is a critical hidden component of building envelopes. The article discusses water intrusion and proper flashing detail. Aug 11, 3 min read.

• Turning Flood Data into Action: How Project ENKI Is Reshaping Risk Intelligence

  Mark Wille speaks with environmental scientist and hydrology expert Tracy Fanara about Project ENKI, the Emergency Network Turning Knowledge into Actionable... Apr 10, 3 min read.

• Tying It All Together with an ICF Monopour System

  Part 3 of The High Performance Builds Series. The episode follows the final installment on Grand Manan Island and looks at how an ICF monopour foundation comes together once systems, bracing, and control layers are integrated. Featuring Mark Wille, Aron Jones, and Shaun St-Amour. Mar 21, 3 min read.

• Building With Nature, Not Against It

  Part 1 of 3 in the High Performance Series. The article focuses on flooding, trees, water management, and modern development. Featuring Mark Wille and Tracy Fanara. Mar 13, 4 min read.

• Dialing in Precision on an ICF Monopour Foundation

  Part 2 of the High Performance Series. The episode returns to Grand Manan Island and examines adjustability, precision, and field lessons from an ICF monopore foundation. Featuring Shaun St-Amour, Mark Wille, and builder Aaron Jones. Mar 7, 3 min read.

• What Is Industrialized Construction? How Manufacturing Principles Are Transforming Building

  Industrialized construction applies manufacturing principles to building. The article says it aims to improve predictability, scalability, repeatability, standardization, and process optimization in response to labor shortages, cost volatility, and schedule pressures. Mar 1, 3 min read.