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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

FGIA releases new document for determining THERM finite element modeling surface temperatures

FGIA releases new document for determining THERM finite element modeling surface temperatures

by | Feb 4, 2020

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new publication addressing aspects of the finite element (FE) thermal modeling process often used to predict interior surface temperatures on fenestration including non-residential windows, terrace and patio doors, curtain wall, storefront, and entrances. AAMA 515-19, Voluntary Procedure for Determination of Fenestration Surface Temperatures by THERM Finite Element Modeling, an FGIA standard, is now available.

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IIBEC releases new Manual of Practice

by | Feb 3, 2020

The 2020 IIBEC Manual of Practice: Roofing, Waterproofing, and Exterior Wall Consulting and Quality Observation, is the long-awaited and all-new third edition on industry standards of practice for building enclosure consultants and quality assurance observers.

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Registration opens for IMPACT 2020, Ed Begley Jr. announced as keynote

by | Jan 30, 2020

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced that registration is now open for IMPACT 2020. The conference will be held May 5-6, 2020 at the LEED Platinum RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota, and features a keynote from actor, environmentalist and green building enthusiast Ed Begley, Jr. The IMPACT conference is the largest green building conference and expo in the Midwest and attracts building professionals, sustainability leaders and change makers from across the region.

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FEMA strengthens construction standards for disaster recovery

by | Jan 29, 2020

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released an update, on December 20, 2019, to its Recovery Interim Policy FP-104-009-11, Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications and Standards for Public Assistance (Policy), Version 2.1, adding several International Codes (I-Codes), developed by the International Code Council, to the list of required Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications and Standards. The I-Codes requirements aim to advance national resiliency and reduce community risk before and after a disaster.

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Registration now open for The WELL Conference

by | Jan 29, 2020

The WELL Conference, an event for those committed to improving the health and well-being of people through better buildings, communities and organizations, announces that registration is now open for this inaugural event taking place March 29-April 1, 2020 at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. A first-of-its-kind wellness gathering, The WELL Conference is a curation of information and inspiration from thought leaders, experts and innovators representing multiple sectors of the wellness movement. Presented through innovative, programs focused on the issues and opportunities this gathering will provide a deeper understanding how to live well at every turn— where we live, work and play.

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KWK Architects/TKDA wins American Council of Engineering Companies Grand Award for Pioneer Hall renovation

KWK Architects/TKDA wins American Council of Engineering Companies Grand Award for Pioneer Hall renovation

by | Jan 29, 2020

Design architect KWK Architects, with architecture/engineering firm-of-record TKDA of St. Paul, MN, received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN) for the design team’s renovation and expansion of the University of Minnesota’s historic Pioneer Hall. “This was a challenging design project on many levels,” said KWK Architects Principal Sara Koester. “We knew that the design needed to increase inclusiveness and accessibility, provide housing and dining for additional students and provide modern updates, all while maintaining a significant amount of the building’s historic character. We are proud to have been recognized by the ACEC/MN for our work on this important project for the university.”

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Registration opens for Rocky Mountain Green 2020

by | Jan 28, 2020

Rocky Mountain Green is the largest green building conference in the region, and brings together hundreds of building professionals, sustainability leaders and change-makers for discussions about today’s most pressing environmental and green building issues. The conference offers engaging educational sessions that inspire attendees into action while focusing on USGBC’s mission to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated. This year’s program offers sessions around four tracks: All Things Considered – From Housing to Whole Cities, Building for Resiliency and Equality, Nuts & Bolts of Green Building, and Innovative Building Strategies.

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USGBC releases the top 10 states for LEED

USGBC releases the top 10 states for LEED

by | Jan 25, 2020

As USGBC continues to advance green buildings, cities and communities through the adoption of LEED and the latest version of the rating system, LEED v4.1, the organization is also considering a future that is focused on a more regenerative approach. In November 2019 at the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, USGBC introduced LEED Positive – a roadmap that will lay the foundation for a future of LEED that transitions away from strategies that only reduce harm and instead focus on those that help repair and restore.

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Call for entries for ASLA 2020 Professional and Student Awards Program

by | Jan 24, 2020

ASLA Awards are the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the profession of landscape architecture. They honor the best and most innovative landscape architecture projects from around the globe and give a glimpse into the future of the profession. This year, a new award category, Urban Design, will recognize projects that activate networks of spaces that mediate between social equity, economic viability, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and place-making in the public and private realm.

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Local governments vote resoundingly for improved efficiency in national model energy code

by | Jan 24, 2020

Voting results on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are in, and the approved proposals will bring an estimated 10% or more efficiency improvement for both residential and commercial buildings that follow the IECC. The IECC is a model energy code that sets minimum efficiency standards for residential and commercial buildings related to walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, windows, doors, duct leakage, air leakage, etc. It serves as the go-to basis for states and some cities that can control their building codes to develop local requirements.

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