Simpson Strong-Tie to Sponsor Virtual Building Safety Month
Simpson Strong-Tie is again joining other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council (ICC) 40th annual Building Safety Month in May. This year,…
Sustainable Buildings
USGBC Celebrates LEED Milestone
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is celebrating a LEED milestone, announcing it has surpassed 100,000 registered and certified LEED commercial projects. “In 1998, we…
ASHRAE Announces 2018 Student Design Competition Winners
ASHRAE has announced the winners of its 2018 ASHRAE Student Design Competition and Setty Family Foundation Applied Engineering Challenge. The competitions recognize student design projects…
Rockfon Guide Shares Ceiling Solutions for Sustainable Building Projects
“Rockfon LEED v4 Solution Guide” supports design professionals’ creativity and commitment to pursuing LEED-certified and sustainable buildings. A downloadable copy (PDF) of this eight-page publication…
AIA Issues Cautions on Tax Reform Proposals
The American Institute of Architects has issued cautions on the tax reform proposals advanced by the Administration and Congressional Republicans. Please attribute to AIA 2017…
APA Presents Benefits of Wood Products in New Guide
The environmental benefits of North American wood products are presented in a guide from APA, The Engineered Wood Association. “Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Future,” Form F305,…