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SPRI Announces Updates to 2025 RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains

The updated document introduces several key changes designed to enhance clarity, improve testing methodologies, and expand practical guidance for users

March 5, 2025

SPRI announced the release of the 2025 revision of the RD-1 standard, formally titled ANSI/SPRI RD-1 Performance Standard for Retrofit Drains.

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How Fire Safety Innovation is Shaping Modern Wall Systems

New building codes compelled manufacturers to explore existing products to see how they could be modified to enhance fire safety

Karine Galla

March 3, 2025

The rise of combustible insulation materials prompted the development of NFPA 285 in the late 1900s to specifically address concerns about wall assemblies containing combustible components.

Elevate 2025 to be Postponed

The event will be rescheduled for fall 2025

February 21, 2025

The National Institute of Building Sciences, National Building Museum, and International Code Council have made the decision to postpone Elevate 2025.

NIBS Takes on Workforce Challenges with Elevate 2025

February 10, 2025

Elevate 2025 will convene industry leaders and policymakers to explore the true scope of the issue and introduce solutions to support the country’s security and growth.

PODCAST: Electronic Leak Detection for the Building Envelope

January 19, 2025

Shaun Katz, Product Line Manager for Detec Systems, joins us to chat about his webinar, “Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing and the Building Envelope.” This one-hour course will cover Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes.

Department of Energy Awards USGBC California $3.8 Million for Workforce Development toward Decarbonization

January 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded USGBC California and its team of partners $3.8 million to accelerate building decarbonization in collaboration with municipalities throughout California including the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and local trade organizations.

Understanding U-Values and Thermal Bridging

Rose Morrison

January 15, 2025

What efficiency changes can designers implement based on a U-value? Many options are available that can make a huge difference in this metric.

Audrey McGarrell discusses The New ANSI/CRRC S100 Standard

VIDEO: The New ANSI/CRRC S100 Standard

January 14, 2025

Building Enclosure was joined by Audrey McGarrell, Communications Manager with Cool Roof Rating Council, to talk about the release of the 2025 edition of the ANSI/CRRC S100 standard.