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FEATURED ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Brick Industry Association
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
WoodWorks - Wood Products Council
Air Barrier Association of America
Center for Active Design
RCI, Inc.
The American Institute of Architects
Cool Roof Rating Council
INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE
American Society of Landscape Architects
Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
Natural Stone Council

FULL LIST OF ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

100RC 100 Resilient Cities
ABAA Air Barrier Association of America
ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
AAC Aluminum Anodizers Council
AEC Aluminum Extruders Council
ACA American Coatings Association
ACEC American Council of Engineering Companies
ACI American Concrete Institute
AIA The American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Building Design
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
APA American Planning Association
APA The Engineered Wood Association 
ASHRAE
ANSI American National Standards Institute
American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCC American Society of Concrete Contractors
ARCAT
ASID American Society of Interior Designers
ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects
ASTM International 
AWC  American Wood Council
ALA Association of Licensed Architects
Better Buildings
BSLC Binational Softwood Lumber Council
BIA The Brick Industry Association
BEC Building Enclosure Council
BOMA Building Owners and Managers Association
BuildSteel
CfAD Center for Active Design
Concrete Network
CSI The Construction Specifications Institute
CRRC Cool Roof Rating Council
CTBUH Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
DBIA Design-Build Institute of America
Energy.Gov Office of Renewable Resources
FGIA Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (formerly AAMA and IGMA)
GWI Global Wellness Institute
GBA Green Building Alliance
GRHC Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
GA Gypsum Association
HMA Hardwood Manufacturers Association
IIBEC International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
IBPSA International Building Performance Simulation Association
ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute
INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE
INSTALL International Standards and Training Alliance
IWBI International WELL Building Institute
IWFA International Window Film Association
MBCEA Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association
MBMA Metal Building Manufacturers Association
MCA Metal Construction Association
MPI Paint Info
NACE International
NCCA National Coil Coating Association
NFCA National Fenestration Rating Council
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NGA/GANA National Glass Association/Glass Association of North America
National Institute of Building Sciences
NOMA National Organization of Minority Architects
NCPA National Precast Concrete Association
NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association
NWIR National Women in Roofing
Natural Stone Council
NAPHN North American Passive House Network
NSF International
PHI Passive House Institute
PIMA Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
PCA Portland Cement Association
PCI Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
RCMA Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association
SWR Institute Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings
SLB Softwood Lumber Board
SCIP  Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice
SPFA Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
SWI Steel Window Institute
Think Wood
TCA Tilt-Up Concrete Association
ULI Urban Land Institute
USGBC US Green Building Council
The Vinyl Institute
Whole Building Design Guide
WDMA Window and Door Manufacturers Association
Wood Products Council WoodWorks

Latest association news

Sto Corp. releases Environmental Product Declarations

Sto Corp. releases Environmental Product Declarations

by | Feb 7, 2020

Sto Corp. released a wide-ranging lineup of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) today. The EPDs span 12 systems and cover a total of 27 different products.  “We are proud to take a leading role in the EIFS, stucco and air barrier segments by being one of the first manufacturers to make this information available,” said Kevin Schroeder, Senior Technical Service Representative. “It really speaks to Sto’s commitment to help create a more sustainable and resilient built environment.”

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JCJ Architecture receives honor from AIA Connecticut’s 2019 Design Awards

JCJ Architecture receives honor from AIA Connecticut’s 2019 Design Awards

by | Feb 7, 2020

JCJ Architecture has announced that the firm’s concept for the Mill River Park Whittingham Discovery Center has been recognized with the Award of Excellence in the “Unbuilt Category” among this year’s AIA Connecticut 2019 Design Awards. The Discovery Center concept is a critical component in the Mill River Park Collaborative’s (MRPC) plans for the 28-acres of renewed public parkland and greenway in the heart of downtown Stamford. 

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Nonresidential building spending to grow through 2020

by | Feb 6, 2020

Construction spending last year was surprisingly weak, but current estimates suggest the industry had a modest increase in 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Retail construction activity was expected to underperform in 2019 but did not see the double-digit percentage declines that were expected. The AIA’s Consensus Construction forecast panel expects similar conditions this year and next.

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APA publishes updated Engineered Wood Construction Guide

by | Feb 6, 2020

APA – The Engineered Wood Association announced in January that the updated APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30, is now available on APA’s website. The 100-page guide features information on engineered wood products and recommendations for their use in a wide range of applications in residential and commercial construction. It includes illustrations and information on typical specifications for engineered wood products and design recommendations for floor, wall and roof systems, diaphragms, shear walls, fire-rated systems and finishing methods.

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FGIA updates design guide for sloped glazing and skylights

FGIA updates design guide for sloped glazing and skylights

by | Feb 5, 2020

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated AAMA GDSG-1, Design Guide for Sloped Glazing and Skylights, outlining the considerations necessary for choosing proper glass for non-residential skylight and sloped glazing applications based on the best industry practices and technology, as well as describes the minimum requirements for sloped glazing as specified in the International Building Code (IBC).

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American Concrete Institute announces new position statements

by | Feb 5, 2020

“These position statements provide a vehicle for the American Concrete Institute to advocate on issues of code development and code adoption in support of our expanded mission,” states Steve Szoke, ACI Advocacy Engineer. “The Institute has used and will continue to use these statements to align ACI efforts with other industry organizations to more effectively influence programs, policies, rules, and regulations related to concrete and concrete technology,” continues ACI Advocacy Engineer, Kerry Sutton.

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PPG AQUAPON WB EP epoxy coating meets multiple criteria for LEED credits

by | Feb 5, 2020

PPG announced yesterday that its PPG AQUAPON® WB EP waterborne epoxy coating, which has an ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) formulation (26g/L), is eligible to help building owners, architects and specifiers obtain LEED® points in several categories. Based on third-party reviews of its environmental life cycle impacts, PPG AQUAPON WB EP coating has received an environmental product declaration (EPD) for its use as a flooring coating.

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A New Path Forward for Tall Wood Construction: Code Provisions and Design Steps

by | Feb 4, 2020

In January 2019, the International Code Council (ICC) approved a set of proposals to allow tall wood buildings of up to 18 stories as part of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). WoodWorks’ “A New Path Forward for Tall Wood Construction: Code Provisions and Design Steps” will introduce the new tall wood code provisions in depth in March.

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