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Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

The American Institute of Architects

Architects Celebrate Passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act

December 7, 2022

The American Institute of Architects is applauding Congressional passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill focused on resilience and equity by improving climate and natural hazard resilience among vulnerable communities.


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NRCA Fights to Prevent PVC from Being Deemed a Hazardous Material

November 23, 2022

If PVC is categorized as hazardous waste, the EPA would have to develop a comprehensive framework to ensure its treatment, storage and disposal. This would likely be very costly, burdensome and particularly hit small businesses hard.


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Three Ideas for Bird-Safe Building Designs and Retrofittings

Matthew Zajechowski
December 31, 2021

As important as going green for the environment is, it isn’t enough to focus on energy alone. We must not forget the impact that humans have on all aspects of nature, especially the bird species. 


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The American Institute of Architects

AIA Supports US Investment in National Infrastructure

November 15, 2021

The AIA applauds enactment of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will allow the U.S. to make meaningful advancements towards building a more resilient and sustainable built environment.  


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The American Institute of Architects

Senate Bill Takes First Step in Recognizing Buildings as Infrastructure

August 10, 2021
The bipartisan infrastructure deal that passed the Senate includes several key provisions that will help modernize the built environment.
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The American Institute of Architects

Design and Construction Organizations Urge Congress to Support Stronger, Safer Built Environment

May 26, 2021
Increasing number of intense climate-related disasters underscore need for action.
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President Biden Nominates Two to National Institute of Building Sciences Board

April 22, 2021
Following U.S. Senate confirmation, board terms will begin October 1.
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Legislation to Reduce Bird Collisions Passes

July 28, 2020
American Bird Conservancy applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R 2, which includes H.R. 919 – Bird-Safe Buildings Act.
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ERA Releases 2020 Report on Achieving Resilience “Building Resilience: The Roofing Perspective”

June 2, 2020

New report provides state-of-the-art tactics to create resilient roofs and details legislative advances that fund efforts to protect built environments from cataclysmic natural events.


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AIA Applauds CARES Act Heading to the White House

March 27, 2020
The American Institute of Architects applauds House passage of the COVID-19 relief package, which President Trump has said he will sign into law.
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