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The latest news on architecture practices, building codes and details for the building envelope.

]]> https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/rss/2644 en-us ClarkDietrich Launches ASTM F2322 Barrier Mesh Walls New barrier mesh wall systems deliver ASTM F2322 Grade 3 and Grade 4 impact-tested performance.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94975 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94975-clarkdietrich-launches-astm-f2322-barrier-mesh-walls Architecture Firm Billings Weaken Further as Economic Uncertainty Slows Projects Business conditions at architecture firms weakened further in May. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) declined to its lowest level since January, with a score of 44.5.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94974 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94974-architecture-firm-billings-weaken-further-as-economic-uncertainty-slows-projects DIG Architecture Names Kelli Glasgow as Principal during Sustained Regional Expansion DIG Architecture (DIG), based in New Brunswick, NJ with offices in Philadelphia and New York City, has named Kelli Glasgow to the position of principal.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94973 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94973-dig-architecture-names-kelli-glasgow-as-principal-during-sustained-regional-expansion HLW Names Co-Studio Directors to Lead New Jersey Office HLW announced the appointment of Christopher Townsend, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, and Erin Vasold, AIA, LEED AP, NCIDQ, as Co-Studio Directors of its New Jersey office.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94972 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94972-hlw-names-co-studio-directors-to-lead-new-jersey-office Kingspan Sustainability Report Signals Building Shift New sustainability data reveals how roofing and enclosure systems are advancing decarb goals.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94971 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94971-kingspan-sustainability-report-signals-building-shift TYPAR Expands Colorado Reach with WS Partnership TYPAR grows its Colorado footprint through an expanded partnership with WS Building Materials.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94970 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94970-typar-expands-colorado-reach-with-ws-partnership ACA Launches Inaugural Blended Cement Awards Program New ACA awards recognize innovative projects advancing sustainable construction with cement.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94967 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94967-aca-launches-inaugural-blended-cement-awards-program UpCodes Adds AI-Native Plan Review to Its AEC QA/QC Platform 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.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94966 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94966-upcodes-adds-ai-native-plan-review-to-its-aec-qa-qc-platform Amrize to Modernize Montreal Area Cement Plant to be Most Advanced in Eastern Canada Amrize broke ground on the modernization of its cement plant outside Montreal to be the most advanced and sustainable in Eastern Canada.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94965 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94965-amrize-to-modernize-montreal-area-cement-plant-to-be-most-advanced-in-eastern-canada Record-Breaking Tornado Activity in Illinois Signals New Challenges for Architects lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) Illinois has already recorded more tornadoes in 2026 than in any previous year on record, underscoring the need for architects, engineers, developers and building owners to rethink how structures are designed to withstand increasingly severe weather events.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94964 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94964-record-breaking-tornado-activity-in-illinois-signals-new-challenges-for-architects Jürgen Klinsmann and gmp Architekten Present Exclusive World Cup Stadium Talks at German House of Soccer in New York City lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) gmp · Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner (gmp) will host two exclusive public talks exploring the design, innovation, and fan experience behind some of the world's most celebrated soccer stadiums.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94963 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94963-jurgen-klinsmann-and-gmp-architekten-present-exclusive-world-cup-stadium-talks-at-german-house-of-soccer-in-new-york-city METALCON Expands Design District for Architects METALCON's 2026 Design District links industry trends to practical metal design decisions.


]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94961 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94961-metalcon-expands-design-district-for-architects Baker_Kermit 780 x 439.jpg Nichiha Celebrates 70 Years of Cladding Success Global cladding leader celebrates 70 years while advancing wall system performance and design.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94958 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94958-nichiha-reflects-on-70-years-of-cladding-success Konrad Wernthaler Named President of Gaco, Enverge Amrize has appointed Konrad Wernthaler president of Gaco and Enverge, bringing more than 30 years of experience in construction materials and specialty chemicals.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94954 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94954-konrad-wernthaler-named-president-of-gaco-enverge Chinook Launches Integrated Building Assessment Service Chinook Building Envelope Services introduced Envelope 360, a building assessment service that combines roofing, wall and waterproofing evaluations into a single report.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94949 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94949-chinook-launches-integrated-building-assessment-service Registration Now Open for the 2026 FGIA Fall Conference Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2026 Fall Conference, taking place August 31-September 3 in Calgary, Alberta, at the Hyatt Regency Calgary.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94957 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94957-registration-now-open-for-the-2026-fgia-fall-conference Belgravia Group Advances Construction on Atavia’s Architecturally Distinctive, Solar-Powered Clubhouse in North Scottsdale Belgravia Group announced continued progress on the architecturally distinctive clubhouse at Atavia, the 88-unit luxury condominium community rising in North Scottsdale.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94956 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94956-belgravia-group-advances-construction-on-atavias-architecturally-distinctive-solar-powered-clubhouse-in-north-scottsdale DIG Architecture Names Jaime Masler Beach, AIA, NCARB, as Principal Amid 20th Anniversary Milestones DIG Architecture (DIG), based in New Brunswick, NJ with offices in Philadelphia and New York City, has named Jaime Masler Beach, AIA, NCARB, to the position of principal.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94955 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94955-dig-architecture-names-jaime-masler-beach-aia-ncarb-as-principal-amid-20th-anniversary-milestones Nominations Now Open for RCMA's 2026 Project of the Year Award Program The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association announced the second annual Project of the Year Award program, which recognizes roofing contractors who demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, and sustainability through outstanding roof coating projects.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94953 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94953-nominations-now-open-for-rcmas-2026-project-of-the-year-award-program Submit a Session for AIA27 in Philly AIA27 is coming to Philadelphia—now is your chance to share your expertise at the architecture and design event of the year!  

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94952 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94952-submit-a-session-for-aia27-in-philly Number of U.S. Architects Rose by 6% in 2025 The number of U.S. Architects increased by 6% to just over 123,000 in 2025, according to the NCARB annual Survey of Architectural Registration Boards. 

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94951 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94951-number-of-us-architects-rose-by-6-in-2025 Polyglass' Lynn Connors Appointed to PIMA Board of Directors The Polyglass marketing executive will help advance education, advocacy and adoption of polyiso insulation in high-performance building envelope applications.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94948 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94948-polyglass-lynn-connors-appointed-to-pima-board-of-directors Last Chance to Nominate: Building Enclosure Leadership Award Deadline Extended to June 19 lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) The deadline to submit nominations for the Building Enclosure Leadership Awards has been extended to June 19, 2026, giving industry professionals one final opportunity to recognize the leaders shaping the future of the building enclosure industry.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94947 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94947-last-chance-to-nominate-building-enclosure-leadership-award-deadline-extended-to-june-19 USG Opens Alberta Wallboard Plant, Expands Capacity USG has opened a new Alberta manufacturing plant that will produce Sheetrock wallboard, expanding capacity and strengthening supply across Western Canada.


]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94935 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94935-usg-opens-alberta-wallboard-plant-expands-capacity Elevate Introduces LEED v5 Credit Guide to Help Design Teams Navigate Updated Certification Requirements Elevate has released a LEED v5 Credit Guide, among the first roofing-specific resources to help architects, designers, and builders navigate the updated LEED framework ahead of LEED v4 and v4.1 registrations sunsetting on June 30, 2027.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94946 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94946-elevate-introduces-leed-v5-credit-guide-to-help-design-teams-navigate-updated-certification-requirements Three New Leaders Elected to AIA Board of Directors Three new leaders have been elected to The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors, to serve terms beginning on December 4, 2026.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94945 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94945-three-new-leaders-elected-to-aia-board-of-directors Gale Associates, Inc. Receives 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award Gale Associates, Inc. has been recognized by the Boston Women's Workforce Council (BWWC) with a 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award for its commitment to advancing pay equity and workplace opportunities through participation in the organization's 100% Talent Compact.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94944 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94944-gale-associates-inc-receives-2026-wage-equity-impact-award AIA Awards 2026 Winners Announced in 10 Project Categories The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the winners of its 2026 Awards during a gala held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94943 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94943-aia-awards-2026-winners-announced-in-10-project-categories AIA Launches Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94941 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94941-aia-launches-disaster-risk-reduction-and-resilience-commitment New Cool Surfaces Toolkit Site Provides Public with Resources and Knowledge Base The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has released a new Cool Surfaces Toolkit microsite featuring informational resources about solar-reflective “cool” roofs, exterior walls, and pavements.

]]> http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94932 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94932-new-cool-surfaces-toolkit-site-provides-public-with-resources-and-knowledge-base