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Shape-Shifting Architecture: Buildings That Adapt to Weather and Needs

The Constructor

Shape-shifting architecture represents a revolutionary advancement in building design, creating structures that physically transform in response to weather conditions, occupant needs, and environmental factors. These dynamic buildings incorporate movable elements, responsive materials, and intelligent control systems to achieve unprecedented adaptability.

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Strong client relationships and a motivated workforce drive Gordon Highlander’s impressive growth 

Construction Today

Greg Gordon founded Gordon Highlander in 2007. Lee Sawyer, Vice President of Business Development shares an overview of the company’s development: “It started out primarily as an interior contractor doing tenant improvement projects in the industrial sector. At that point we operated in the State of Texas, up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Through generations of hard work, Magnolia Companies has grown into one of Washington DC’s most versatile plumbing and mechanical contractors 

Construction Today

Founded 75 years ago, Magnolia Companies offers specialist plumbing and mechanical services to clients across Washington DC. This father-and-son success story spans multiple generations and is showing no signs of slowing down — as company President, John Magnolia, begins: “Our business started in 1950, with my father, Joseph J Magnolia.

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With a passion for building better, Kingspan Insulation is driving change across North America 

Construction Today

As the North American division of Kingspan Group, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, Kingspan Insulation North American (Kingspan Insulation) has a successful history spanning 35 years. Founded in Ireland in 1965, the Kingspan Group operates five businesses in the US: Kingspan Insulated Panels, Kingspan Insulation, Kingspan Water & Energy… Source The post With a passion for building better, Kingspan Insulation is driving change across

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How Vortex Doors is capitalizing on recent successes by expanding its footprint across the US 

Construction Today

Vortex Doors was founded in 1937 in Los Angeles, beginning its journey as LASSCO and specializing in door repairs and installations. It has been on the road to success ever since – Kristin Slyker, CEO, joins Construction Today to tell us more. We start with some company history: “The business began doing more metalwork during WWII, and the demand for gate and door services quickly became apparent,”… Source The post How Vortex Doors is capitalizing on recent successes by e