The 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), takes place September 22 to 24 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas.
A new report shows North America has been surpassed by both Asia and the Middle East in terms of ‘supertall’ buildings, and that more than half of the planet’s highest-rising buildings have been built in last four years.
Next week, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is hosting its second Sustainability Forum, featuring 26 speakers and five panels discussing sustainability from all sides of the supply chain.
Four sustainable construction groups are partnering with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to further transparency and optimization of building product ingredients.
During last month’s round of standards development meetings in Toronto, ASTM International celebrated the 100th anniversary of the group that became Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.
After multiple years of collaboration, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), CSA Group, and Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have released a ‘user guide’ to the 2011 AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification (NAFS).
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has named its ‘best in brick design’ projects, bringing together a diverse list of buildings from across North America. Selected by an independent panel of judges, this year’s edition of the Brick in Architecture Awards featured more than 150 entries.