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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CSI has endorsed the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) design-build documents. The standard agreements speak to the method of project delivery integrating the relationship between contractors and designers in an attempt to streamline collaboration and teamwork.
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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) worked together to create a report summarizing the results of their meeting last year, where industry experts planned for a future focused on commercial building performance outcomes.
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The Window and Door Manufacturers Association’s (WDMA’s) “2015 Window and Entry Door U.S. Market Study” states commercial window shipments increased from last year. The report provides the data and insights needed to understand the industry’s performance, key trends, and future direction.
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This fall, the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) is holding its conference in Dallas. The three-day event will take place September 24 to 27; it features educational sessions and networking opportunities for concrete contractors, manufacturers, designers, and other industry professionals.
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North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) announced the winners of its annual awards, many of which were of green design. The awards recognize excellence in copper-use in building design projects across North America.
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RCI has gathered top roofing, waterproofing, and wall designers to speak at its 2015 Building Envelope Technology Symposium in November. More than 300 construction professionals are expected to attend the two-day event in Nashville, Tennessee.
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The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) announced the recipients of its 2015 Project of the Year award. The annual competition increases the recognition of challenges faced by concrete professionals.
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The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) says more than 37,000 candidates are seeking architectural licenses. It reported a record-high number of 37,178 aspiring architects submitted experience hours through the Intern Development Program (IDP) or were actively testing for the Architecture Registration Examination (ARE) in 2014.
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