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Articles Tagged with ''building codes''

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The Design of High-Performance Buildings

Paul Shipp
March 8, 2017
A successful building outcome requires builders and architects to understand today’s building codes
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Insulfaom

The Path to Zero Net Energy

Making Sense of Rigid Foams for Continuous Insulation
Michael McAuley
March 6, 2017
As of 2016, there were 332 zero net energy verified buildings in North America
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editor's note

Fire Testing Standard: NFPA 285

The Lowdown on NFPA 285
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
February 28, 2017
2-16-17 Energy Efficiency

Who's Driving Energy Efficiency

Stacy Fitzgerald-Redd
February 20, 2017
A collection of national, state and regional organizations are driving building energy efficiency through advocacy, research, policy analysis and action
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Green Span Profiles

Green Span Profiles Receives Florida Approval

January 19, 2017
Green Span Profiles has received Florida Approval for all profiles of its insulated wall panel system as well as its insulated roof panel system.
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Increased Energy Performance Amid Stricter Building Codes

Adapting to Change
Alejandra Nieto Headshot
Alejandra Nieto M.B.Sc.
January 11, 2017
There are standards and programs in place that have not translated to the masses yet
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Exposed Panel

Florida Approved Exposed-Fastened Panel

December 20, 2016
MBCI
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Continuous Insulation

The Evolution of Continuous Insulation

Herbert Slone
October 3, 2016
During the past 20 years, the building sector has seen a significant shift around the use of continuous insulation
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Breaking News

Poll Finds New York Voters Support Building Code Changes

September 15, 2016
According to a new poll, New York City and Long Island voters are very supportive of the state making changes to construction codes in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
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Lath & Plaster

What’s Going on in the Lath & Plaster Industry?

August 22, 2016
With many changes to the ASTM committees, it may be hard to keep up with the new industry standards.
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