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.
The agreements expand access to international reciprocity, allowing qualified architects from each country to pursue licensure through a streamlined process
July 9, 2025
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ member licensing boards have ratified two new Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with NCARB’s counterparts in Canada and South Africa.
This continued achievement underscores CertainTeed’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and the continued goal to divert waste from landfills
July 8, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced that several products in its residential roofing portfolio have earned the GreenCircle® Certification for Recycled Content.
Signed into law on June 11, 2025, the bill requires national certifications for certain taxpayer-funded projects
June 27, 2025
The Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council announced that Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2680 into Oregon law on June 11, 2025, requiring NACC and AGMT certifications on some publicly funded work.
11 glaziers tested while conference attendees could witness the hands-on process
June 12, 2025
The Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT) certification program conducted hands-on glazier testing on the show floor during the 2025 edition of Glass TEXpo.
This article explores how innovations in building materials are reshaping the indoor environment by promoting healthier spaces for both residents and workers.
The new bulletin guides manufacturers on best practices for measuring CFS products to meet SFIA Code Compliance Certification standards and ensure consistent quality
May 13, 2025
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) has published a new Technical Bulletin: Volume 1, Number 5, titled “Measuring Best Practices for SFIA Code Compliance Certification Program.”
Mel Oncu, Chief Strategy Officer for the International Code Council, joined us to chat about this year’s Building Safety Month theme and what our industry can do to promote safety at every level.