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ICC Offers Guidance on Building Re-occupancy for Reopening Economies
Posted June 10, 2020

As local and state governments are beginning a phased reopening of their economies, the International Code Council has compiled a guide of safety precautions...
AIA releases retail store and office 3D models for reducing risk of COVID-19
Posted June 9, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing strategies and 3-D models today for retail stores and office spaces that can help employers and...
USGBC Releases New LEED Guidance to Address COVID-19 and Support Buildings with Reopening Strategies
Posted June 9, 2020

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released four new Safety First Pilot Credits in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The credits...
Architects, health experts release strategies, tools for safely reopening buildings
Posted June 1, 2020

As communities across the U.S. initiate phased reopening plans, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing new resources today to support employers, public...
USGBC Releases Economic Recovery Strategy to Support Sustainable Development
Posted May 13, 2020

Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new strategy, Healthy People in Healthy Places Equals a Healthy Economy, intended to leverage LEED...
Architects release new resource for safer re-occupancy of buildings
Posted May 7, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing a new Re-occupancy Assessment Tool today that provides strategies for limiting exposure to COVID-19 in buildings....

This Month’s Features

Pairing Standing Seam Metal with Proper Snow Control

Standing seam metal roofs with high-quality metal substrate can endure extreme temperatures and weather, including snow and blizzards.
The Benefits of DfMA in the Acceleration of Building Construction

DfMA is a strategic approach that optimizes the design process to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and assembly, ultimately leading to cost savings and faster...
Busting The Myth that Metal Roofs Hurt Wi-Fi and Cellular Signals

U.S. and Canadian homeowners are turning to residential metal roofs for plenty of good reasons. Metal roofs can last more than 50 years. They...
How Smart Material Handling Drives Construction Success

Competent contractors look for any efficiency that gives them an edge without sacrificing quality. To that end, efficient material handling has emerged as a...