Articles Tagged with ''ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)''

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, announced the appointment of Kerry Sutton, PE, LEED AP, as its new Executive Director.

Under the LEED v5 BD+C prerequisite EAp3 Fundamental Commissioning, there are five specific requirements regarding building envelop commissioning.

While Weather-Resistive Barriers (WRBs), flashings, and sealants perform reliably in controlled conditions, the true challenge arises at joints, corners, and penetrations—where distinct components and trades meet.

At the center of this envelope is an essential component: the air and water-resistive barrier (AWRB). These barriers play a crucial role in preventing moisture and air infiltration, maintaining structural integrity, and enhancing energy efficiency.

MFM Building Products recently achieved a Class A Fire Rating for use with Class A standard 3-tab and architectural asphalt shingles per ASTM E108/ICC-ES AC188.

The standard performance requirements for curtain wall systems should not be compromised in favor of high thermal performance. This article outlines the testing and evaluation process.

As climate threats escalate, experts at METALCON warn that outdated codes and weak materials won’t cut it — metal construction must lead the resilience movement.

ROCKWOOL is giving architects, specifiers, contractors, and installers a new option for creating high-performance exterior wall assemblies with the launch of ROCKWOOL Smartrock.

Designed to provide reliable, durable protection, this new range is ideal for lower decks, intermediate parking garages, and parking spaces, as well as other surfaces such as balconies.

An overview of instances when model building codes require exterior curtain walls to provide a fire rating and how architects and specifiers can use narrow-profile, fire-rated glazing assemblies to meet these requirements without compromising a cohesive design aesthetic.