A new study forecasting the strength of the U.S. roofing industry was released by market research firm, The Freedonia Group. In “Roofing,” the group predicts the industry will advance by almost four percent annually to reach 252 million squares (i.e. approximately 594,650 m³) in 2019, valued at $21.4 billion.
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The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) wants reviewers for its upcoming editions of consensus standards for steel decks.
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Speakers at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) summer conference focused on ‘green’ matters within the industry. The gathering, which took place in Seattle in late June, included topics on alternatives for green certifications, window technology in Europe, and the future of building products.
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The National Institute of Building Sciences’ (NIBS’) Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) conducted a survey and found the majority of respondents have used and will continue to use off-site construction methods.
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Entries for the National Steel Bridge Alliance’s (NSBA’s) 2016 Prize Bridge contest are now being accepted. The competition, which is held every other year, honors outstanding and innovative steel bridges.
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Salvatore Verrastro, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, will be elevated to Distinguished Membership—CSI’s most prestigious honor—at CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Convention. The association also announced six new Fellows for the event in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Members of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) recently voted to overhaul the current certification process for foreign architects. During NCARB’s 2015 annual meeting, members agreed on discontinuing the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) program.
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will be holding fall seminars focusing on its standard, ACI 318-14, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, which will also be available as an online course.
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A recent study by a commercial real estate group and a Dutch university found a significant gap between small and large office buildings that have adopted sustainability practices in the United States.
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The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is providing faculty fellowships in hopes of creating a ‘capstone course’ at colleges and universities across the United States.
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