Four of Petersen’s PAC-CLAD metal standing seam roof systems are included in a new ICC Evaluation Service report. The ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-4173 provides independent verification that Snap-Clad, Tite-Loc, Tite-Loc Plus and PAC-150 180° double-lock standing seam roof panels meet the fire classification and wind uplift resistance requirements of the International Building Code, International Residential […]
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The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has posted a series of six videos covering Best Practices for Installing Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) at www.metalconstruction.org/Best-Practices-for-installing-IMPs. This video series is a result of MCA’s IMP Funders Group presentation at the 2017 METALCON event in Las Vegas. The various aspects of installing IMPs are covered by leading experts in […]
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 4.2 percent lower in October to 150.5 (2000=100) from the revised September reading of 157.0. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. October’s […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) continues to grow with the addition of four new members. Agilex Business Solutions LLC, CertainTeed Corp, Mid-State Bolt and Nut Company, Inc, and Würth House of Threads have all joined MBMA as Associate Members. There are now 74 total Associate Members in the association. “Our members are the heart […]
The 2018 International Green Construction Code (2018-IgCC) was released today by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), International Code Council, ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The IgCC is a model code that has wide applicability for incorporating resilient, high-performance green building strategies into building codes to improve the standards of living for people […]
Recognizing leadership in places and spaces that advance people’s health and well-being is the goal of a new awards program for 2019 announced today at Greenbuild in Chicago. The USGBC Health Leaders Awards will become an annual recognition of projects across the world that use design, construction and operations as an antidote to a wide […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the BRE Group (BRE) have announced a partnership that will promote the expertise of both organizations and harness their combined industry insights, to deliver a new industry approach to green building performance, solutions and benchmarking. USGBC and BRE will highlight the role that buildings can play in improving […]
Architects, designers and specifiers now have multiple options for locating and specifying Petersen’s PAC-CLAD products during the specification and design phases of any project. The manufacturer of metal roof and wall panels now hosts roof and wall specs as well as a library of BIM, CAD and installation drawings on design platforms including MasterSpec, SpecLink-E, […]
The findings from the preeminent study on green buildings have been released and the results are both surprising and encouraging. Forty-seven percent of those participating in the World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report expect to do the majority of their projects (more than 60 percent) green by 2021. Published today by Dodge Data & […]
Architecture firm billings growth softened in October but remained positive for the thirteenth consecutive month, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 50.4 compared to 51.1 in September. With continued strength in new project inquiries, billings are expected to […]
The National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) presented its 2018 Safety Award to Steelscape representatives from the facility in Kalama, Washington, at NCCA’s Fall Technical Meeting in Louisville on September 26. Matt Montgomery (left) presents the 2018 NCCA Safety Award to Chris Carlson (center) and Don Sharer of Steelscape (right). The NCCA Safety Committee selected Steelscape […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that the STAR Community Rating System, which offers certification for sustainable communities, will be fully integrated into USGBC’s LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities programs. This integration will help advance healthy, green and economically strong cities and communities – and reflects USGBC’s partnership with STAR Communities, the […]
Material ingredient reporting and product transparency are on the rise in the green building industry, as builders and architects strive to improve the health of their buildings and understand the environmental impact of specified materials. This week, during USGBC’s annual Greenbuild conference, USGBC and the Health Product Declaration® Collaborative (HPDC) have announced the formation of […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED Zero, a new program that will address net zero operations and resources in buildings. “Net zero is a powerful target that will move the entire industry forward,” said Melissa Baker, senior vice president of technical core at USGBC. “For years, LEED projects around the world have aspired […]
This week at the Greenbuild Conference & Expo in Mumbai, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released LEED green building certification standards for new transit stations. Using the LEED rating system structure, the LEED Transit system was developed with valuable input from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in India (DMRC), Shanghai Shentong Metro Group […]
Laminators Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Michael Lukac as its new Construction Services Department Manager and Chris Schmidt as an Architectural Project Manager. Michael Lukac Lukac comes to Laminators with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the architecture industry. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Philadelphia University in Philadelphia, as well […]
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) partners with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) to establish a new opportunity for emerging design professionals to be recognized for their innovative designs. The Forge Prize recognizes innovation in the use of steel. The prize invites designers to submit proposals for visionary designs that embrace […]
Architects and engineers participating in the 2030 Commitment program are making strides in reducing carbon in designs, according to a new report released today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Architects and engineers tracking their predicted building design performance as part of the program found a savings of 17.8 million metric tons of carbon […]
The Garland Co. is proud to announce that they renewed their ISO certification through the year 2021. At Garland, the goal is always to benefit the customer. The company’s focus on quality control is passed on to customers through reduced liability, continual improvement of products and services, long-term solutions that will stand the test of […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it will begin offering LEED recertification for all LEED certified projects. To be eligible for certification, projects must submit 12 months of data demonstrating continued or improved performance. Once recertified, projects will meet the standards of the newest version of the LEED rating system available. This recertification […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released two new videos which are now available on its YouTube channel. “AC472: Why Accreditation Matters” is four and one-half minutes long and explores the benefits of IAS accreditation for metal building manufacturers. “Get More with Metal: Recreation & Fitness Buildings” is just over four minutes long and […]