Brick in Architecture Awards open for entries

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is searching for the best projects of the past year and is now accepting submissions for its annual awards program. The annual Brick in Architecture Awards design competition honors innovative and sustainable architecture incorporating clay brick products as the predominant paving material.
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LED lamp market expected to grow

The light-emitting diode (LED) lamp market has been forecasted to reach a consumption value of $3.36 billion in 2019—­almost tripling from last year. According to ElectroniCast Consultants, the 2014 market hit $1.22 billion and will increase at an annual growth rate of 22.4 per cent through 2019.
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Asphalt roofing projects awarded

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.
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Registration open for CSI Academies

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.
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Vinyl roofing group completes EPD

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.
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