When it comes to operational energy efficiency, the building design and construction industry continuously raises the ceiling through myriad collective avenues including the increased stringency of volunteer rating systems, monitoring-based commissioning, verified zero energy buildings, and much more

TRUE continues to drive zero waste solutions across market sectors.

When it comes to assessing the impact of low-impact development and green infrastructure practices, site development teams are frequently asked to determine the percentile of rainfall events that can be managed by the site development solution

Eight ballots propose changes to procedures of energy-performance ratings for fenestration products.

Sessions link weather patterns, changing climate to need for building innovations.

At the National Fenestration Rating Council’s Mid-Cycle virtual meeting on July 13, 2020, NFRC membership approved ballot changes to eight of the 10 proposed ballots.

Following government guidance to limit travel and in-person gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, NRFC transitioned within one week of its Spring Committee Meeting to an online meeting.

Following the guidance that nonessential travel and large, in-person meetings should be avoided in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the National Fenestration Rating Council is transitioning its Spring Committee Meeting to a virtual format in lieu of meeting in College Park, MD, from March 16-18.

Green Globes is by far the most flexible, inclusive, affordable, and interactive rating system established to date