The NSF/ANSI 347 standard is the benchmark for roofing sustainability in single-ply roofing membranes
December 31, 2025
Sarnafil G 410 and Sarnafil S 327 single-ply PVC roofing membranes have earned the prestigious NSF/ANSI 347 Platinum Certification, the highest possible certification and the only roofing membrane to receive that rating in the roofing industry.
The refreshed MRA goes into effect on January 15, 2026, and will replace the existing MRA between the two countries
December 3, 2025
On November 13, 2025, representatives from the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards signed an updated Mutual Recognition Agreement that will expand access to opportunities for Canadian and American architects.
AGMT hosted testing during GlassBuild; both AGMT and NACC conducted working sessions during the annual meeting
December 1, 2025
Representatives from the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician and North American Contractor Certification programs attended GlassBuild America 2025 in Orlando, Florida, November 4-6, 2025.
Revolutionizing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Verification
November 24, 2025
This first Fitwel data partnership will directly integrate Awair Omni’s commercial-grade IAQ sensor data with Fitwel's certification platform, enabling performance-based verification of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) strategies while significantly reducing the documentation burden on building owners and operators.
Sustainability expert Daniel Overbey joins us to highlight what’s new in LEED v5. Dan breaks down the updated structure, key system goals, major changes from LEED v4/v4.1, and how these shifts will impact real-world project design and certification strategies.
Sustainability expert Daniel Overbey joins us to highlight what’s new in LEED v5. Dan breaks down the updated structure, key system goals, major changes from LEED v4/v4.1, and how these shifts will impact real-world project design and certification strategies.
This prestigious accreditation confirms that the CBECxP program meets rigorous requirements for fairness, impartiality, and competency-based assessment
October 20, 2025
IIBEC announced that its Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP) certification program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under the international standard ISO/IEC 17024.
Entire portfolio of Knauf Performance+ Insulation now Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly, supporting better indoor air quality
October 13, 2025
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited announced that the entire Knauf Performance+ portfolio of residential and commercial insulation products have earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification.
The removal of the three-year wait addresses a common barrier for architects wishing to pursue NCARB’s Education Alternative to Certification program, aligning with recent NCARB efforts to ensure accessibility in its programs and services for individuals of all backgrounds
October 8, 2025
On January 15, 2026, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards will retire a three-year waiting period between licensure and NCARB certification eligibility for architects without a degree from an accredited architecture program.
A panel sponsored by the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Sustainability Steering Committee will be held during the 2025 FGIA Fall Conference, taking place October 6-9 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Four companies participated; nine glaziers earned certification
September 5, 2025
North America’s only third-party personnel credential for glaziers, the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician certification program conducted hands-on glazier testing at the South Gate, California, campus of Frameless Hardware Company.