Fiber-reinforced polymer or plastic roofing sheets have many benefits in commercial construction thanks to their top-tier durability, easy installation, affordability and versatility.
There's no other event that brings together this unique set of individuals -–government agencies, contractors, the private sector, architects, scientists and more -– to improve the built environment.
A study published today by the American Institute of Architects, in partnership with Owens Corning, is shedding light on resiliency and sustainability in the built environment.
The incorporation of metallic coatings provides added benefit on multiple fronts—greater durability, and enhanced aesthetics for prefabricated systems, prepared vertical walls, and interior drywall surfaces.
For roofs with large surface areas, the potential for large overburden installations, such as solar, vegetative roofing, or amenity decks can be exceptional.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 5689, the Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for Environmentally Resilient Infrastructure and Construction by Americans Act, or Resilient AMERICA Act.
The National Institute of Building Sciences is getting ready for Building Innovation 2022, and they're looking for speakers. BI2022 takes place September 26-28, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The bipartisan bill seeks to preserve development of codes and standards that promote community resilience, advance sustainability and protect public safety.