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Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida

Five Years After Surfside: The Work of Condominium Safety Continues

Five years ago, 98 lives were lost when Champlain Towers South partially collapsed
Dawn Bauman
June 24, 2026

Five years ago, 98 lives were lost when Champlain Towers South partially collapsed. The tragedy forever changed families, a community, and our nation's understanding of condominium safety. 


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UpCodes Adds AI-Native Plan Review to Its AEC QA/QC Platform

Plan Review runs within UpCodes' QA/QC Platform. Users can create projects and set their jurisdictions, code year, and building type once
June 23, 2026

UpCodes introduced Plan Review, an AI-native QA/QC feature that automatically analyzes project drawings against UpCodes library of 11 million locally adopted building codes.


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Does Your Roof System Outperform Expectations?

Beyond Code Compliance
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Tanner Duer
June 10, 2026

Building codes and ratings help to define minimal levels of performance for commercial and industrial roof systems, but building owners and operators can exceed these baseline standards with higher-performing options.


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2026 North American Fenestration Standard Published

This standard is the result of a multi-year effort by CSA Group, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance, and Window & Door Manufacturers Association
June 3, 2026

The 2026 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) has been published.


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SPRI Announces Plans to Revise Multiple Test Standards

SPRI Plans to Revise Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems and Test Standard for External Gutter Systems
June 1, 2026

SPRI announces plans to revise test standard for edge systems used with low slope roofing systems and test standard for external gutter systems.


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Designing Low-Slope Roofs for Resilience

Why cover boards have become essential to meeting modern wind, hail and fire standards and protecting long-term roof assembly performance
June 1, 2026

As performance expectations rise, resilient roofing depends on system design, not individual materials.


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Why Specifications Are Becoming the Next Critical Layer of Construction Compliance

While drawings express what the building should be, specs define how it gets built, including performance criteria, quality standards, and installation methods
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Scott Reynolds
May 25, 2026

The industry needs codes, specs, and plans operating in a single, connected workflow. When that coordination happens upstream, rework drops, resubmittals shrink, and the industry builds real capacity to close a housing gap that is only getting wider.


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ICAA Webinar to Break Down 2024 IECC Rules

ICAA and CIMA will host a webinar on 2024 IECC insulation, air sealing and compliance
May 22, 2026

ICAA webinar explores 2024 IECC updates, insulation rules and air leakage standards.


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NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium

Sept. 9-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago
May 19, 2026

The North American Modern Building Alliance (NAMBA) of the American Chemistry Council is set to host its third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium on Sept. 9-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago. 


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Huntsman Announces UL Certification for W-Wall Assembly

Certification allows for easy conversion from other fire-rated wall design options to high-performance W-Wall
May 14, 2026

Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS) announced UL certification has been obtained for W-Wall™, the fire-rated load-bearing assembly utilized as a wall solution between attached multifamily and townhome units. 


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12/9/25 to 12/9/26
Contact: Demi

Enhancing Building Resiliency with High-Density Fiber Cement Rainscreen Cladding

On-Demand This course discusses the history and characteristics of high-density cement fiber cladding. It then illustrates how a fully engineered, multi-layered system integrates an air and water-resistive barrier, a robust sub-construction made from aluminum or steel brackets and profiles, mineral wool thermal insulation board, and durable high-density fiber cement. Images illustrate how the fiber cement panels can be custom-fabricated into various shapes, offering design versatility. 

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Webinar BE University

12/9/25 to 12/9/26
Contact: Demi

Key Factors for Enclosure Resilience: Heat, UV, Water, and Air Performance.

On-Demand The session will also examine various roof and wall assemblies, supported by lab tests and real-world data. Finally, we'll cover essential quality assurance protocols, including building enclosure commissioning and whole building airtightness testing, to ensure your designs perform as intended.

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Webinar BE University

12/16/25 to 12/16/26
Contact: Demi

When Green Turns to Blue: Integrating Roof Stormwater Management Solutions

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

On-Demand This presentation will explore how to identify projects that may be good candidates for on-structure or rooftop stormwater management, tools that can help meet water management challenges and how they can be incorporated into the overburden assemblies we already specify.   

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Webinar BE University

12/17/25 to 12/17/26
Contact: Demi

Future-Ready Design: Navigating the LEED v5 Rating System

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 ZNCD Credit; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This session provides an overview of the LEED v5 BD+C: New Construction rating system, including its structure, goals, and credits. An emphasis will be placed on critical changes in the rating system since LEED v4/v4.1.

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Webinar BE University

1/27/26 to 1/27/27
Contact: Demi

Lessons Learned from Electronic Leak Detection Testing and Continuous Monitoring

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

On-Demand This one-hour course will cover the lessons learned from over 20 case studies regarding Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings with active leaks, and continuous moisture monitoring for conventional roofing. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify common causes for moisture intrusion.

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Webinar BE University

4/30/26 to 4/30/27
Contact: Demi

Where Energy Efficiency Meets Life Safety: Polyiso CI and the Critical Role of NFPA 285

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

On-Demand This presentation delivers a comprehensive look at the performance advantages of continuous insulation, with a special focus on polyisocyanurate (polyiso CI) solutions.

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Webinar BE University

5/14/26 to 5/14/27
Contact: Demi

Parapet Perplexities Solved

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW pending approval; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand The course provides guidelines to follow when designing, specifying and constructing these details to ensure design and code requirements are met while ensuring the long-term performance of the building enclosure.

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5/21/26 to 5/21/27
Contact: Demi

Elevating Enclosure Performance  

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

On-Demand This presentation explores the performance of exterior insulation under the demanding conditions of modern rainscreen systems and masonry veneers, with a focus on NFPA 285 compliance, thermal bridging, moisture transport, durability and sustainability

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6/9/26 to 6/9/27
Contact: Demi

Critical Transitions: Achieving Air Barrier Continuity

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

This course will review best practices for detailing critical transitions such as roof-to-wall and wall to below-grade connections, where discontinuities often lead to failures. Special attention will be given to vapor permeable air barrier systems and their ability to maintain airtightness while supporting drying potential within the assemblies.

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Webinar BE University

6/30/26 to 6/30/27
Contact: Demi

Next-Generation Firestopping for Building Joints

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

On-Demand This course will detail the progression of early building joint firestop methods to today's best practices, such as preformed firestopping and fire rated drywall accessories. Architects, engineers and specifiers will gain new perspective from this presentation, discovering more modern approaches to joint firestop methodology.
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Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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.

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Roof Design Considerations That Prevent Installation Failures and Change Orders

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

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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