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FGIA announces new Board of Directors, strategic plan at inaugural conference

by PRISM | Feb 24, 2020

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference held last week in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida featured an introduction to the 2020 Board of Directors. Since FGIA is the result of having combined the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) as of the first of this year, the FGIA Board of Directors includes representatives who actively served in leadership roles within either of the separate associations.

FGIA releases new Surface Temperature Assessment for Condensation Evaluation of Exterior Wall Systems

by PRISM | Feb 20, 2020

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has developed a new document providing a standard procedure for the measurement of surface temperatures to be used in the condensation evaluation of exterior walls under laboratory conditions. “AAMA 501.9 is another optional test that can be performed in conjunction with a project specific curtain wall mock-up,” said Greg McKenna (Kawneer), vice chair of the Wall Mock-up Condensation Evaluation Work Group. “It uses a similar test apparatus to that used in AAMA 501.5, ‘Test Method for Thermal Cycling of Exterior Walls.'”

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announces annual PCI Design Awards winners

by PRISM | Feb 20, 2020

The PCI Design Awards, now in its 57th year, showcase the creative and innovative use of precast and prestressed concrete in a variety of applications. PCI also selects several projects for special awards that are judged on similar criteria to the building and transportation projects, as well as additional requirements, including industry advancement, sustainable design, technology, and designs using all-precast concrete solutions.

The International Code Council names Joan O’Neil Chief Knowledge Officer

by PRISM | Feb 20, 2020

The International Code Council welcomes Joan O’Neil as its new Chief Knowledge Officer. In her new role, O’Neil will help the Code Council enhance its digital transformation by creating an enterprise-wide digital strategy for products and services.

Architecture billings continue growth into 2020

by PRISM | Feb 19, 2020

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings strengthened slightly in January, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). “Despite the continued presence of volatility in the economy, design activity has begun to accelerate in recent months,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “Even with the ongoing challenges facing the nonresidential construction sector, this upturn points to at least modest growth over the coming year.”

AIA selects recipients for the 2020 Architecture Awards

by PRISM | Feb 18, 2020

AIA’s 2020 Architecture Awards recipients include: Floral Court, London, United Kingdom | Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates; Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Terminal 2, Mumbai, India | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Glenstone Museum, Potomac, Maryland | Thomas Phifer and Partners; Minnesota State Capitol Restoration, St. Paul, Minnesota | HGA; Tivoli Hjørnet, Copenhagen, Denmark | Pei Cobb Freed & Partners; Calgary Central Library, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Snøhetta and DIALOG; Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship, Chicago | John Ronan Architects; and Jishou Art Museum, Jishou, China | ATELIER FCJZ.

Western Specialty Contractors Minneapolis’ David Grandbois receives ICRI award

by PRISM | Feb 18, 2020

The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration, recently announced the winners of its first 40 Under 40 Award. Western Specialty Contractors is proud to announce that Minneapolis Assistant Branch Manager David Grandbois, 31, was among the announced winners.

Construction starts move lower in January

by PRISM | Feb 18, 2020

Total construction starts slipped 6% from December to January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $759.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. All three major categories moved lower in January — residential building starts fell 8%, nonresidential building lost 6%, and nonbuilding starts moved 2% lower.

DLR Group Principal Matthew C. Johnson awarded Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship

by PRISM | Feb 17, 2020

DLR Group Principal Matthew C. Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, was recently awarded the Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects. This fellowship is named in honor of Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first American woman recognized as a professional architect and the first female to receive a fellowship in the AIA.

AIA selects recipients for the 2020 Young Architects and Associates Awards

by PRISM | Feb 15, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced yesterday that is has selected 22 recipients for the AIA Young Architects Award and five recipients for the Associates Award. The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.

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FGIA announces new Board of Directors, strategic plan at inaugural conference

FGIA releases new Surface Temperature Assessment for Condensation Evaluation of Exterior Wall Systems

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announces annual PCI Design Awards winners

The International Code Council names Joan O’Neil Chief Knowledge Officer

Architecture billings continue growth into 2020

AIA selects recipients for the 2020 Architecture Awards

Western Specialty Contractors Minneapolis’ David Grandbois receives ICRI award

Construction starts move lower in January

DLR Group Principal Matthew C. Johnson awarded Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship

AIA selects recipients for the 2020 Young Architects and Associates Awards