The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is holding its annual conference and expo in Las Vegas from June 13 to 16. The conference brings to life the technology, products, and services that help professionals design, build, manage, and maintain facilities conforming to fire.
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The Copper Development Association (CDA) and the Canadian Copper and Brass Development Association (CCBDA) honored 12 projects as part of their North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) program.
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The Gypsum Association (GA) recently updated two technical documents to address joint treatment in severe weather and application of gypsum sheathing. GA-236, Joint Treatment Under Extreme Weather Conditions, and GA-253, Application of Gypsum Sheathing, were revised to ensure recommendations reflect current best practices.
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In a Dodge Data and Analytics report, the value of new construction starts declined eight percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $608.3 billion last month following major advances in March.
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The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) released environmental product declarations (EPDs) for fabricated hot-rolled steel sections and fabricated steel plates.
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A report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) found the total value of industrial construction in the Americas stands at $542.6 billion, with the United States accounting for $297 billion. The United States is ahead in most categories apart from metal and material processing and production plants.
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The Dodge Momentum Index rose 0.6 percent from its revised reading in March to 116.5 in April. The index is a monthly measure of the first or initial report for non-residential projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for non-residential buildings by one year.
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The National Glass Association (NGA) and the Window and Door Dealers Alliance (WDDA) are hosting the 14th GlassBuild America in Las Vegas from Oct. 19 to 21.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced plans to implement a resilience curriculum for the professional development of architects by the beginning of 2017. The curriculum includes resilient design and decision-making on hazard mitigation, climate adaption, community resilience, policy and practice-focused resources on AIA.org, research, and training.
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The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) awarded four members who have continued to make important contributions to the society throughout their 25-year memberships with Lifetime Awards.
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