SOPREMA Breaks Ground on Wadsworth Facility Expansion

SOPREMA expands manufacturing capacity and offerings with new PMMA/PMA resin facility.

McElroy Metal Receives UES Evaluation Report

McElroy Metal received a Uniform Evaluation Service Evaluation Report declaring the company's Mirage Panel, PBU Panel and U Panel have all been evaluated for use as metal roof panels in compliance with Section 1507.4 of the International Building Code and Section R905.10 of the International Residential Code.

Aerco International Appoints James F. Dagley as President

Aerco International, a Watts company and a leading supplier of boilers and water heating products, has announced that James F. Dagley has been appointed as the company's new president.

RCMA Hosts Third International Roof Coatings Conference

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association hosted its third biennial International Roof Coatings Conference in Philadelphia on July 18-21, 2016.

Technical Program Set for Building Performance Modeling Conference

The technical program has been set for the ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA SimBuild 2016: Building Performance Modeling Conference. The conference takes place Aug. 10-12 in Salt Lake City.

Arizona Offers New Options to Manage Peak Energy Demand

Customers will have more ways to manage their peak energy demand after the Arizona Corporation Commission approved the continuation of Arizona Public Service's (APS's) energy efficiency programs and the implementation of five new and expanded measures.

Report: Healthy Outlook for Construction Market

More moderate projections than previously reported, with continued slowing in 2017.

How Will A Professional Handle The Fire Restoration Process?

There are trained technicians who specialize in fire restoration services after a home fire. Nothing is more tragic than a house fire and when one occurs the homeowner and family are generally in shock and under a great deal of emotional stress. Once the fire is out and the fire trucks leave the recovery process begins bo

D-Blaze Earns GREENGUARD Gold Certification

Fire retardant wood treatment is first of its kind to earn GREENGUARD gold certification.

New Heat Pump Water Heater Cuts Electric Water Heating Bills

A.O. Smith has introduced a new model of heat pump water heater that the company says can reduce electric water heating costs by as much as 71 percent for some homeowners.

AAMA Releases Document for Solar Reflective Surfaces

The document, "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Solar Reflective Finishes," was originally released in 2013.

Enrgistx Signs US Distributor Agreement with Shuangliang Eco-Energy

Enrgistx Inc. announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement to distribute the full product line of Shuangliang Eco-Energy Systems Co. Ltd. in the United States. These products include absorption chillers, heat pumps, air-cooled condensers, and desalination systems.

New Projects Amongst Iconic Downtown Chicago Buildings

The 26-story hotel spanning 96,000 square-feet needed a way to differentiate itself among the sea of other buildings lining the Chicago River and downtown area, but also fit into the mix aesthetically

Anaheim Convention Center Awarded LEED Gold Certification

The Anaheim Convention Center is the largest U.S. convention center to achieve LEED Gold certification

QA Graphics Expands Its BAS Graphics Outsourcing Services

QA Graphics announced it has expanded and diversified its building automation system (BAS) graphic outsourcing services to build graphics using several new platforms.

Architecture Billings Index Remains on Solid Footing

Highest levels of demand at residential firms in over two years.

MIA+BSI Announces 2016 Study Tour in Vermont

The study tour is scheduled for September 18-20, 2016.

New Program Provides Financing for Home Efficiency Upgrades in Kansas City

Renovate America, a provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, and the Missouri Clean Energy District (MCED) announced a recruitment effort to register local contractors to offer new financing for Missouri homeowners to make energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements.

CFSEI Announces 2016 Design Award Winners

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute presented three Design Excellence Awards during the recent 2016 CFSEI/MASFA Expo.

ASHRAE Releases Updated Publication of BACnet Standard

ASHRAE has announced the release of a new version of BACnet Standard 135. This update is said to reflect major steps in advancing BACnet for the future information technology landscape.

Faour Glass Showcases Frameless System at AIA Florida

Only frameless system approved for HVHZ large missile.

AHRI Updates Guideline for Recycling Refrigerant Containers

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has published updates to AHRI Guideline Q, Content Recovery and Proper Recycling of Refrigerant Cylinders, which now includes best practices for end-of-life recycling of flammable refrigerant containers.

Vectorworks Partners with Modelo for AEC Collaboration

Architects and designers can now easily visualize and share 3D models over the web with clients, colleagues and consultants.

Roofinox Displays Stainless Steel Products at Show

Leading manufacturer invited by N.B. Handy Company to demonstrate tin-plated to national architects at annual exposition.

Energy Efficiency Is Helping to Drive the Economy

Energy efficiency is driving innovation in policies, practices, and technologies, and with that is becoming much more significant to our economy, noted speakers at the 2016 Energy Efficiency Forum, held at the National Press Club in Washington, District of Columbia, cosponsored by Johnson Controls and the U.S. Energy Association.

ACI Announces New Concrete Repair Code

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of the new ACI 562-16: Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary.

Data Centers Proliferate in US, but Their Energy Use Plateaus

As the number of data centers continues to increase in the United States, the good news is that they are becoming much more energy efficient, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).

Sanveo Announces New Office in Los Angeles

The new office will help Sanveo to not only reach out to new clients but also enhance their service to existing clients who have local offices in the Southern California region.

EPA Authorizes Bluon Energy TdX 20 Refrigerant under SNAP

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has authorized the sale and import of Bluon Energy's TdX 20 refrigerant under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.

Drexel Metals a Licensed Seller of Products Listed with CRRC

Drexel Metals Inc. has become a Cool Roof Rating Council Licensed Seller.

Rinnai America Announces Senior Management Changes

Tankless water heater manufacturer Rinnai announced that Takashi “Tak” Sonoda, president of Rinnai America, has been promoted to corporate auditor at the company's headquarters in Nagoya, Japan. Yuzo Yoshida will now lead Rinnai America as president.

Committee Presents Top Annual Award to Aaron Phillips

ASTM International's Committee on Roofing and Waterproofing has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Aaron Phillips of TAMKO Building Products Inc.

Choice School Opens First Phase in India

The projects have earned wide acclaim, including a finalist spot in the World Architecture News Future Projects Education Award and the Architizer A+ Award.

CFSEI Webinar on Updated Framing Design Guide

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute will host a webinar on “Back to Basics: Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design Guide, AISI D110-16” on August 11.

The Wrench Group Appoints Ken Haines as Chief Executive Officer

The Wrench Group announced that Ken Haines has been selected to lead the company and will assume the role of chief executive officer. Haines was formerly the president and CEO of Atlanta's Coolray Companies, one of Wrench's four regional brands. The company will be headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.

Dow to Stop Manufacturing Powerhouse Solar Shingles

Dow is going to accept orders for its "Powerhouse Solar System 2.0" through July 28.

Consistency Leads to Choice of Metal Composite

9,800 square-feet of the material was installed with a rainscreen attachment system on the building

Nexia Smart Home Devices Now Integrate with Amazon Echo

Nexia™, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has given subscribers the ability to control Nexia-certified smart home devices in their home - starting with thermostats, lighting, and plug-in wall modules - with simple voice commands through Amazon Echo. 

Reinvented Innovation Hub Dominates Architecture Awards

Redevelopment of a former car manufacturing plant into an innovation hub has dominated the Australian Institute of Architects' 2016 South Australian Architecture Awards.

Insulation Market Projected to Reach $93.34 Billion by 2024

The global insulation market is forecast to reach $93.34 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. The rising importance of energy efficient buildings owing to escalating energy costs is expected to remain a key driving factor for the global insulation market.