The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the nine schools selected for its 2015 Education Facility Design Awards. The awards program honors educational facilities the jury believes should serve as examples of high-quality places to learn.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a report that found the price of wind energy is at an all-time low averaging under 2.5 cents per kWh. “Wind Technologies Market Report,” found wind to be a credible source of new electricity generation.
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The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the International Code Council (ICC) signed a deal outlining each organization’s role with the International Green Construction Code (IgCC).
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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) launched new curtain wall mockup and field testing capabilities for building envelopes. The global safety science organization’s services provide performance testing to determine the rate of air infiltration, water penetration, structural, impact, and cyclical performance for windows, doors, and curtain walls.
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Recognizing a mutual interest in building performance, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) held its 20th annual awards, recognizing exemplary collaboration and integration in design-build project delivery. National Award of Merit winners were evaluated and selected by a panel of industry experts.
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated and released a document specifying the performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing for water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings.
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CSI has updated its GreenFormat resource, which is now available to purchase by both members and non-members for $50. GreenFormat is a standardized structure for organizing sustainable information elements associated with materials, products, systems, and technologies used in the built environment.
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A global design, engineering, and consultancy firm has released a report stating disputes relating to major construction projects in North America decreased in value while the length of time to resolve conflict increased significantly last year.
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The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) developed a research report in response to recent articles questioning the thermal performance of polyiso roof insulation in colder climates.
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