Forced-entry criteria updated by AAMA

September 26, 2018

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated document to describe a standard test method and performance criteria for side-hinged door systems in the locked position to resist entry under a specified load and conditions.

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Cladding and control layers covered in free e-book

September 24, 2018

The latest downloadable e-book from The Construction Specifier offers insights to the function and design of air and water control layers in modern, high-performance building enclosures.

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Certified Passive House project in Sri Lanka paves way for future commercial buildings

September 24, 2018

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture (JPDA) has completed the first Certified Passive House project in South Asia, confirming that ultra-high-performance efficiency standards are achievable for buildings in any climate.

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New ACI committee to address 3D printing

September 24, 2018

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on three-dimensional printing (3D) and additive manufacturing with inorganic cementitious materials.

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Sustainable concrete seminar coming to Ohio

September 21, 2018

The National Center for Education and Research on Corrosion and Materials Performance (NCERCAMP) is hosting a two-day event on sustainable concrete Oct. 11 and 12 in Akron, Ohio.

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Starbucks commits to 10,000 “greener” stores by 2025

September 21, 2018

The Starbucks Coffee Company has announced their “Starbucks Greener Stores” framework and a commitment to design, build, and operate 10,000 “Greener Stores” globally by 2025.

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Seattle and Atlanta named first winners of climate challenge

September 21, 2018

Former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg joined Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan in Kerry Park to announce Seattle and Atlanta as the first winning cities for the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge.

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New Jersey’s $150 million technical high school opens its doors

September 21, 2018

High Tech High School, a $150 million facility built to educate nearly 2,000 students has opened in Hudson County, New Jersey.

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ASCE receives funding to develop fire safety procedure

September 20, 2018

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and the Charles Pankow Foundation signed an agreement for a $230,000 research grant to develop, write and publish the procedural guidance to properly execute a performance-based structural fire engineering (SFE) design in accordance with the new ASCE/SEI 7-16...

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Experts to discuss pressure sensitive tape in construction

September 18, 2018

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is adding a new Building and Construction Market and Applications conference track at its annual Tape Summit, taking place May 15-16, in Baltimore.

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