Articles Tagged with ''building codes''

Building codes and ratings help to define minimal levels of performance for commercial and industrial roof systems, but building owners and operators can exceed these baseline standards with higher-performing options.

The 2026 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) has been published.

SPRI announces plans to revise test standard for edge systems used with low slope roofing systems and test standard for external gutter systems.

As performance expectations rise, resilient roofing depends on system design, not individual materials.

The industry needs codes, specs, and plans operating in a single, connected workflow. When that coordination happens upstream, rework drops, resubmittals shrink, and the industry builds real capacity to close a housing gap that is only getting wider.

ICAA webinar explores 2024 IECC updates, insulation rules and air leakage standards.

The North American Modern Building Alliance (NAMBA) of the American Chemistry Council is set to host its third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium on Sept. 9-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago. 

Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) announced UL certification has been obtained for W-Wall^™, the fire-rated load-bearing assembly utilized as a wall solution between attached multifamily and townhome units. 

Sto Corp. announced enhancements to its High Velocity Hurricane Zone Systems, now featuring a Level E impact-rated wall assembly designed to meet the highest performance demands for critical building applications exposed to extreme weather and multi-hazard conditions.