ASHRAE updates IAQ standard

April 22, 2016

Requirements regarding multi-family residential dwellings, environmental tobacco smoke, and operation and maintenance, are among the changes to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) newly published indoor air quality (IAQ) standard.

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So far, architecture billings experiencing upswing

April 22, 2016

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the Architectural Billings Index (ABI) for March was 51.9, which is up from 50.3 in February. ABI reflects consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms; the approximate nine-to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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New LEED pilot ACP on legally sourced building materials opens door to SFI

April 18, 2016

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) pilot alternative compliance path (ACP) it says will “get rid of irresponsibly sourced building materials, such as wood.”

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Winners announced in RCI’s construction document contest

April 18, 2016

Winners of the RCI 2016 Document Competition were recognized at the annual luncheon during the 31st RCI International convention and trade show in Orlando last month. The initiative honors members’ excellence in roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall construction project documentation.

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Lessons learned from award-winning sustainable design projects

April 8, 2016

The American Institute of Architecture’s (AIA’s) Committee on the Environment (COTE) undertook in-depth research on nearly 200 Top Ten Award winners from the past 20 years to examine how the architecture community has evolved in regards to sustainable design practices.

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Lighting requirements for high-rises proposed

April 8, 2016

A proposal for lighting requirements for high-rise dwellings is in the works for an energy standard published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

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Researchers create tougher plastic with renewable content

April 8, 2016

Researchers from the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have invented a stronger thermoplastic made up of 50 percent renewable content.

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USGBC report projects $46 billion annual deficit in school funding

April 1, 2016

The Center for Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), along with 21st Century School Fund and National Council on School Facilities, released a report projecting a shortfall of $46 billion deficit in school funding, despite effort from local communities.

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New continental woodwork standard in the works

April 1, 2016

The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers of Canada (AWMAC) and the Woodwork Institute (WI) have finalized an agreement to develop a new architectural wood standard for North America.

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Positive outlook for construction hiring, but concerns for future

April 1, 2016

The third annual analysis of construction industry employment trends based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLT) survey found the construction industry continued its post-recession recovery in 2015.

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