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USGBC launches international market briefs

July 15, 2014
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has expanded its online data visualization resources, allowing access to aggregated green building project information in more than 150 countries.
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ASTM presenting EIFS symposium

July 15, 2014
This October, ASTM International is sponsoring a symposium on exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).
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Polyurethanes conference coming in September

July 15, 2014
The 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), takes place September 22 to 24 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas.
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New report: challenges with building taller structures

July 15, 2014
A new report shows North America has been surpassed by both Asia and the Middle East in terms of ‘supertall’ buildings, and that more than half of the planet’s highest-rising buildings have been built in last four years.
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Sealant council hosting sustainability forum

July 15, 2014
Next week, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is hosting its second Sustainability Forum, featuring 26 speakers and five panels discussing sustainability from all sides of the supply chain.
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Harmonizing for healthier building materials

July 15, 2014
Four sustainable construction groups are partnering with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to further transparency and optimization of building product ingredients.
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Building Stone Institute announces award-winners

July 15, 2014
The Building Stone Institute (BSI) has named a dozen outstanding projects at its biennial Tucker Design Awards.
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ASTM celebrates concrete centennial

July 15, 2014
During last month’s round of standards development meetings in Toronto, ASTM International celebrated the 100th anniversary of the group that became Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.
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Insulating concrete forms manufacturers unite as an association

July 8, 2014
Four insulating concrete form (ICF) companies have cemented a deal to form a new industry group.
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New guide examines North American Fenestration Standard

July 8, 2014
After multiple years of collaboration, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), CSA Group, and Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have released a ‘user guide’ to the 2011 AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification (NAFS).
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