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
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NWFD is a day dedicated to furthering public education of the many benefits of professionally installed window film including: energy efficiency, indoor temperature comfort, blocking of 99 percent of the sun’s UVA rays, the reduction of glare and the fading of furnishings, and protection from possible harmful exposure to skin and eyes.
“For the past two years Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has been advocating for new measures to grow the green roof market in New York City, and we are very pleased with the passage of this new legislation”, said Steven W. Peck, GRP, Honorary ASLA, Founder and President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. “New York now joins cities like Denver, San Francisco, Toronto and Portland, Oregon in making green roofs a requirement.” he added. “Through direct lobbying efforts from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities members and other partners, New York City will quickly become a leader in reducing the effects of climate change from its buildings. Thanks to all of the individuals involved!” he added.
Nearly 7,000 of the world’s foremost leaders in the real estate and land use industry will convene at the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2019 Fall Meeting, set for September 18-21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. ULI is a global, multidisciplinary, member-driven real estate organization dedicated to responsible land use and building thriving, sustainable communities.
In recognition of their “lifetime of service and contributions” to the success of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC, formerly known as RCI, Inc.), two individuals—Philip D. Dregger, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE, and Gerard J. Teitsma, F-IIBEC, RRC, RRO, CCCA—were bestowed with the association’s ultimate honor: the Lifetime Achievement Award.
St. Cloud Window Inc. is pleased to announce Springfield Technical Community College’s new Student Learning Commons has won a Robert H. Kuehn Award from Preservation Massachusetts. The 170-year-old building, originally built for storing gunstocks, is now the heart of the campus. St. Cloud Window SCW3000 Series windows comprise nearly 50 percent of the building’s 747-foot façade.
“We want to welcome National CORE as the first real estate developer to join AIA’s 2030 Commitment,” said AIA EVP/Chief Executive Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA. “We look forward to accelerating progress toward our net zero goals in partnership with National CORE and other real estate leaders in the future.”
Following consistently increasing demand for design services for over two years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped into negative territory in March, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
The Center for Active Design (CfAD), operator of the Fitwel Certification System, announces the June 3, 2019 launch of Fitwel v2.1. Fitwel v2.1 advances the Fitwel vision that every building and community is optimized for health. It will feature a New Construction pathway, newly developed Retail and Community Scorecards, as well as strengthened Workplace and Multifamily Residential Scorecards.
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce it’s 2019-2020 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas.
The International Code Council Assessment Center received the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accreditation for Residential Building Inspector (B1) and Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certifications. Accreditation is the hallmark of a quality certification program, and ANSI accreditation is recognized globally.