Complex sentence: However, as with all construction components, the ability of the cladding to satisfy its functional requirements is dependent on its correct specification and installation and, equally as important, on its interaction with the other elements of the building envelope and structure.
Split into simpler sentences: However, as with all construction components, the ability of the cladding to satisfy its functional requirements is dependent on its correct specification and installation. And equally as important, on its interaction with the other elements of the building envelope and structure.