Hemp Building Materials to Be Featured During Innovative Housing Showcase
Hemp building materials will be featured on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual Innovative Housing Showcase sponsored by the National…
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Spending Bill Preserves Federal Government Programs that Impact Architects
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released the following statement from AIA President Carl Elefante, FAIA, on the omnibus spending bill for FY 2018….
Keynote Speaker at AAMA Summer Conference Shares Challenges, Opportunities Presented by Trump Administration
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) invited Michael Collins, Building Industry Advisors, to address those at the 2017 AAMA Summer Conference about both the challenges…
The EPA Revises Training Requirements for the Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced revisions to refresher training requirements for renovators as part of the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program. The…
Denver Housing Authority recognized for leadership in Better Buildings Challenge
The Washington, D.C.-based Energy Department and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recognized the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and the cities of Denver and…
FORTIFIED Retrofit and New Construction Standards Recommended in Sandy Rebuilding Strategy
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety’s (IBHS) FORTIFIED Home programs and standards are recommended in the federal Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force’s Rebuilding…