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NIBS Assumes Management of the Sustainable Facilities Tool

Powering the Future of Federal Building Innovation

September 22, 2025

The National Institute of Building Sciences announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool, a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration.

AIA Applauds Re-Introduction of Democracy in Design Act in U.S. Senate

The legislation emphasizes the importance of empowering communities nationwide to have a say in shaping federal architecture that embodies the nation’s rich diversity of values and traditions

September 19, 2025

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) praised Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) for introducing the Democracy in Design Act in the U.S. Senate.

WEDG Training Offered to Former Federal Employees

The rigorous Professionals Course is now available to federal employees who have been let go by the Trump-Vance administration, free of charge

February 27, 2025

Waterfront Alliance is making its rigorous WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Professionals Course available to federal employees who have been let go by the Trump-Vance administration, free of charge.

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.

Groups Urge White House to Review Funding of Building Material Research

May 28, 2019

Several construction industry groups sent a letter to the White House urging Larry Kudlow, Director of the National Economic Council, to review the use of taxpayer dollars to projects that promote one building material over others.

ICC Names Gabe Maser VP of Federal Relations

May 9, 2018

Maser will advocate for regularly updated building safety codes and other legislative priorities of ICC and its members at the federal level.

Legally Speaking: Hertz Controversy Sheds Light on Issue of Prayer at Work

February 1, 2012

Religion in the workplace can present a difficult balancing act for employers.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.