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VaproShield introduces vapor permeable, air and weather resistive barrier utilizing recycled plastic

VaproShield, industry leaders of innovative breathable membrane systems for walls and roofs has released a new product.ReNewShield, a new patent pending, vapor permeable, air and weather resistive barrier utilizing 70% PET (recycled plastic). ReNewShield is manufactured using recycled plastic (PET 1). By volume, 70% of ReNewShield content is from recycled plastic. It is 100% recyclable after its useful life, fully incorporating the "Cradle-to-Cradle" design concept. The sustainable design of ReNewShield requires 70% less virgin material than other conventional building wraps, greatly reducing the environmental impact and carbon footprint. ReNewShield Key Features * Suitable for use on all types of commercial and residential construction * Sustains 120 Days of UV and climate exposure * Installs quickly and easily, mechanically attaching directly to plywood, OSB and gypsum sheathing * Standard VaproShield 20 year warranty Lee Snyder, of VaproShield said, "We are pleased to have this revolutionary new product on the market. It gives design professionals a new alternative for creating a 'green' rain screen building envelopes." VaproShield estimates that for every 30,000 s/f of ReNewShield used, they are recycling, 70,000 water/pop bottles.
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The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The industrial markets have never been stronger. What has happened is that the build out of Devens with new high-tech biotech manufacturing with housing to service these buildings serves as the connector required to really make the I-495 West market sizzle. Worcester has been the beneficiary
Risk-based capital requirements: Impact of rules on commercial real estate loans - by Michael Chase

Risk-based capital requirements: Impact of rules on commercial real estate loans - by Michael Chase

Two popular sources of commercial real estate financing are banks and insurance companies. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, banks and insurance companies combined hold 54% of the nearly $4.7 trillion in outstanding commercial mortgages as of the end of 2023. Both of these lender groups are subject to regulations
CRE market continues to navigate and adjust - by Kristie Russell

CRE market continues to navigate and adjust - by Kristie Russell

The New Hampshire commercial real estate landscape has experienced notable fluctuations in recent years. Within the office sector, there has been a consistent uptick in available space since 2020, attributed to a wave of companies downsizing or closing their New Hampshire operations. However,
Navigating conversations and industrial real estate: Unveiling the intricacies with a dash of dad jokes - by David Skinner

Navigating conversations and industrial real estate: Unveiling the intricacies with a dash of dad jokes - by David Skinner

Here are a few of my favorite topics of conversation: politics, religion, money, and relationships. Other than a below average level of social capability, why do you suppose that those are some of my favorite conversation pieces? Well, I believe that there is a fascinating truth hidden within these realms