Articles Tagged with ''building codes''

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is supporting for the bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is calling on lawmakers to elevate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to an independent Cabinet level agency outside of the Department of Homeland Security.

This article explores the significant design, engineering, and long-term performance benefits of an integrated rainscreen system compared to a non-integrated component assembly.

The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) announced the official Call for Abstracts for our upcoming 2026 Conference, taking place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Laminators Incorporated announced that its AdaptaClad™ RS system has achieved expanded NFPA 285 compliance, marking a significant advancement in the system’s validated performance within fire-resistive wall assemblies.

The National Institute of Building Sciences announced that Major General (Retired) Kimberly M. Colloton and Blake Shiver, Vice President and General Manager, Public Sector at Procore Technologies, will headline a special fireside chat at the 14th annual Building Innovation Conference, taking place May 19–20.

Modeling and evaluating envelope performance during the design phase can help identify potential issues early, while thoughtful material selection allows designers to balance performance, aesthetics, and long-term value.

Tenmat announced the completion of another successful NFPA285 test incorporating Tenmat’s FF102/50 Intumescent Fireblocking and Hoover Architectural Solutions, LLC’s Reynobond 4mm FR Aluminum Composite Material.

Registration for the in-person Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Southeast Region Meeting in Tampa, Florida is now open.

A new international model law designed to help governments strengthen building accountability and regulatory clarity has been released this week.