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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A recent report by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) indicated cement consumption among developed economies increased by more than 9 million tons in 2014 and 2015. PCA predicts cement consumption will continue to grow throughout this year and into 2016, but at a slower rate.
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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are collaborating to explore ways public-private partnerships (P3s) can be used to achieve high-performance buildings.
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