CSI has updated its GreenFormat resource, which is now available to purchase by both members and non-members for $50. GreenFormat is a standardized structure for organizing sustainable information elements associated with materials, products, systems, and technologies used in the built environment.
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A global design, engineering, and consultancy firm has released a report stating disputes relating to major construction projects in North America decreased in value while the length of time to resolve conflict increased significantly last year.
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The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) developed a research report in response to recent articles questioning the thermal performance of polyiso roof insulation in colder climates.
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A new study forecasting the strength of the U.S. roofing industry was released by market research firm, The Freedonia Group. In “Roofing,” the group predicts the industry will advance by almost four percent annually to reach 252 million squares (i.e. approximately 594,650 m³) in 2019, valued at $21.4 billion.
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The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) wants reviewers for its upcoming editions of consensus standards for steel decks.
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Speakers at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) summer conference focused on ‘green’ matters within the industry. The gathering, which took place in Seattle in late June, included topics on alternatives for green certifications, window technology in Europe, and the future of building products.
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The National Institute of Building Sciences’ (NIBS’) Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) conducted a survey and found the majority of respondents have used and will continue to use off-site construction methods.
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Entries for the National Steel Bridge Alliance’s (NSBA’s) 2016 Prize Bridge contest are now being accepted. The competition, which is held every other year, honors outstanding and innovative steel bridges.
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Salvatore Verrastro, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, will be elevated to Distinguished Membership—CSI’s most prestigious honor—at CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Convention. The association also announced six new Fellows for the event in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Members of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) recently voted to overhaul the current certification process for foreign architects. During NCARB’s 2015 annual meeting, members agreed on discontinuing the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) program.
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