Energy and water requirements from the Living Building Challenge will now be accepted within the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) LEED steering committee made the approval to create harmonization between environmental building systems.
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The Gypsum Association has announced the revision of GA 214, a specialized publication on gypsum board finishes. The group reworked Recommended Levels of Finish for Gypsum Board, Glass Mat, and Fiber-reinforced Gypsum Panels so it is more comprehensible.
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The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has started accepting entries for its 25th annual Achievement Awards. The awards honor projects using site-cast tilt-up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology, and provide unique solutions to building programs.
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The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has recognized 12 projects for its 2015 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) awards program. IDEAS², which recognizes the importance of team work, coordination, and collaboration, is conducted annually to award excellence in steel-frame building design.
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Welsh engineer, Peter James, suggests ancient Egyptian builders created the Great Pyramids with construction practices still applied today. James has worked with the engineering firm restoring historical buildings in Egypt for 18 years, including mosques, temples, and both the Red and Step Pyramids.
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The Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI) will hold a stained glass symposium to educate and encourage collaboration between professionals in the industry. “Jewels of Light: Creation, Preservation, Appreciation of Stained Glass” will be held in June at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
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Management consulting firm FMI has released its first quarter report, forecasting construction put in place (CPIP) will grow by eight percent this year. The growth forecast also supports early FMI predictions stating CPIP will top $1 trillion in 2015.
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The Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA) offers monthly webinars and an upcoming session focuses on the need for properly qualified contractors during firestop system construction.
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The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) is holding its inaugural National Architectural Door Conference this April. The one-day event will include the results of the 2015 “Architectural Door U.S. Market Study.”
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The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its annual report covering the achievements it has made over the last year. “First Choice” is a resource for those in the low-rise commercial market, as well as for those working with metal buildings.
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