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Architects applaud Federal Building Performance Standard to Further Reduce Building Emissions

December 9, 2022

The American Institute of Architects commends the Biden Administration for developing the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in 30 percent of the building space owned by the Federal government by 2030.


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Architects Celebrate Passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act

December 7, 2022

The American Institute of Architects is applauding Congressional passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill focused on resilience and equity by improving climate and natural hazard resilience among vulnerable communities.


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NRCA Fights to Prevent PVC from Being Deemed a Hazardous Material

November 23, 2022

If PVC is categorized as hazardous waste, the EPA would have to develop a comprehensive framework to ensure its treatment, storage and disposal. This would likely be very costly, burdensome and particularly hit small businesses hard.


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Three Ideas for Bird-Safe Building Designs and Retrofittings

Matthew Zajechowski
December 31, 2021

As important as going green for the environment is, it isn’t enough to focus on energy alone. We must not forget the impact that humans have on all aspects of nature, especially the bird species. 


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Senate Bill Takes First Step in Recognizing Buildings as Infrastructure

August 10, 2021
The bipartisan infrastructure deal that passed the Senate includes several key provisions that will help modernize the built environment.
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Legislation to Reduce Bird Collisions Passes

July 28, 2020
American Bird Conservancy applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R 2, which includes H.R. 919 – Bird-Safe Buildings Act.
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ERA Releases 2020 Report on Achieving Resilience “Building Resilience: The Roofing Perspective”

June 2, 2020

New report provides state-of-the-art tactics to create resilient roofs and details legislative advances that fund efforts to protect built environments from cataclysmic natural events.


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U.S. Mayors Pass Resolution Supporting Stronger Energy Codes

Bill Fay
June 20, 2018
Unanimous resolution at U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Conference will result in steady building efficiency gains for future energy code updates.
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The ICC Applauds New Disaster Recovery Legislation

June 15, 2018
The legislation promotes the adoption and implementation of modern building codes as a powerful disaster mitigation strategy.
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Pennsylvania State Legislators Tour Polyiso Plant

February 9, 2018
Visits highlight insulation industry’s contribution to boosting employment and responsible energy use in Pennsylvania.
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