Earlier this month, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) made announcements regarding biomass' possible inclusion in a high-performance standard and the consolidation with an indoor air quality (IAQ) group.

Many landscape architectural firms reported quarterly dips in billable hours and inquiries for new work in last year’s fourth quarter, according to the American Society of Landscape Architect’s (ASLA) latest survey.

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) named its top projects, emphasizing ways in which the material was used to solve challenges or offer protection, rather than solely aesthetics. Gold went to D&D Roofing for the new assembly installed at the Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado.

At the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) 2015 Winter Conference in January, more than 60 professionals were recognized for their industry contributions.

From April 16-18, the CSI Academies will be taking place in San Francisco, California. The Academies comprise different educational tracks, but allow participants to switch back and forth between them to understand the diverse roles of those on the project team.

A new environmental product declaration (EPD) details the vinyl roofing industry’s footprint based on a lifecycle assessment (LCA) conforming with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14025, Environmental Labels and Declarations.

In January, WoodWorks announced the winners of its 2015 Design Awards at the Bay Area Wood Solutions Fair in Oakland, California.

Formed in 1915, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is now marking a century of service with a new logo and celebrations. The trade association has brought together many North American manufacturers under the common goal of championing asphalt roofing.

Spurred by rebounding construction activity, the country’s demand for precast concrete products is forecast to rise 6.4 percent annually, reaching some $12.2 billion in 2018.