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Codes and Standards

Updated document details methods of testing fenestration for exterior walls

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a document serving a recommended practice for determining test methodology for laboratory and field testing of exterior wall systems. The document pertains to products covered by an AAMA standard such as curtain walls, storefronts, window walls, and sloped glazing. AAMA 501-24, Methods of Test for Exterior Walls was last updated in 2015. 



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Oct 4, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Wall protection line now eligible to contribute to LEED Pilot Credit 43

The Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Wall Protection Line offers an additional option for customers to achieve LEED project certification.

Sep 27, 2011

Steel Joist Institute announces October webinar on Open Web Steel Joists

Webinar participants can earn 0.15 CEUs or 1.5 PDHs.

Sep 14, 2011

More than 200 events planned for third annual SteelDay September 23

Special events in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and more.

Sep 12, 2011

Construction waste management

Best practices for an environmentally optimized job site.

Sep 12, 2011

Morgan Thermal Ceramics’ system for installing grease duct enclosures achieves UL listing

Updated installation results in 33% space savings.

Jun 15, 2011

Cost hike for construction materials means trouble for contractors

By December 2011, construction materials are projected to cost up to 6% more than the same month…
Apr 12, 2011

Spray Foam Applications on the Rise

New uses for spray polyurethane foam enable Building Teams to achieve greater longevity and sustainability in their projects.

Feb 15, 2011

New 2030 Challenge to include carbon footprint of building materials and products

Architecture 2030 has just broadened the scope of its 2030 Challenge, issuing an additional challenge regarding the climate impact of building products. The 2030 Challenge for Products aims to reduce the embodied carbon (meaning the carbon emissions equivalent) of building products 50% by 2030.

Feb 3, 2011

Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. Adds Standing Seam Metal Product Line

 Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. is adding a standing seam metal product line to its roofing system offerings. With five profiles and more than thirty colors to choose from, the new line will enable authorized Duro-Last contractors to provide a standing seam roofing installation to meet virtually any aesthetic requirements.

Jan 19, 2011

Large-Scale Concrete Reconstruction Solid Thinking

Driven by both current economic conditions and sustainable building trends, Building Teams are looking more and more to retrofits and reconstruction as the most viable alternative to new construction. In that context, large-scale concrete restoration projects are playing an important role within this growing specialty.

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