Coronavirus Coverage

PODCAST: Addressing Material and Labor Shortages

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Building Enclosure was recently joined by Eric Quinn, Chief Executive Officer of the trusted construction management advisory company, KMI International.

FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference Speakers to Cover Field Testing, VIG, PPE, Economy, More

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a live field testing demonstration, a panel of experts discussing Vacuum Insulating Glazing, a safety speaker covering cut-resistant personal protective equipment, an update on the U.S. and Canadian economies, and more at the 2022 FGIA Hybrid Fall Conference September 25-28 in Chicago.

VIDEO: Supreme Court Rules on Vaccine Mandate ETS

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:59:48 -0500

After weeks of legal wrangling, the U.S. Supreme Court provided some clarity to the debate over the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for larger employers with its ruling to block initiative.

Planning During a Pandemic: A Message for Manufacturers

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In the wake of the pandemic, teams need to put their heads together, mobilize, get creative and activate a plan to not only keep business afloat, but to thrive and be well-positioned for the future.

AIA’s Small Firm Compensation Report Reveals How Small Firms Weathered the Pandemic

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

For most positions at small architecture firms, salaries declined or remained essentially flat from 2019 to 2021, according to the American Institute of Architects 2021 Small Firm Compensation Report.

Polyglass Cancels Participation in Remaining 2021 Trade Shows and Events

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. has decided to withdraw from exhibiting at all remaining tradeshows for the balance 2021.

The Future of Trade Shows Post COVID-19

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

With the push to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one has to wonder. Are virtual trade shows here to stay?

Occupants Survey Reveals Desires for Spaces Fit for Sustainability, Well-Being

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Employee expectations of post-pandemic indoor workspaces go beyond a “return to normal” and demonstrate a desire for spaces that put people in a better place, with an eye toward spaces that are more responsive to an ever-adapting world, according to a new survey conducted by Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Building a Post-Pandemic Future

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Creating spaces that promote personal safety and wellbeing will be a number one priority as we work to ensure our adaptability in the face of future health crises.

PCA Releases Spring 2021 Cement Activity Outlook

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Portland Cement Association Market Intelligence Group’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan recently presented their annual Spring cement consumption forecast, predicting an increase in cement consumption for 2021 and 2022

Rebuilding the Women Workforce and Rebuilding America Go Hand in Hand

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The workplace has been radically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a critical gap that must be addressed during America’s comeback: the mass exodus of women from the American workforce

Acoustic, Visual and Physical Privacy for Post-COVID Work Environments

trenner@catalystmc.com (Thomas Renner) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Circular glass wall design is uniquely budget-friendly and affords improved acoustic and visual privacy

PCI Member Meets Challenge in COVID-19 Battle

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Gage Brothers Concrete Products stepped up its production and was instrumental in completing a project to allow increased manufacturing of the vital N95 masks used by medical personnel and first responders fighting COVID-19.

The Important Role the Building Safety Industry Has in Society During the Pandemic and Beyond

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Learning from our current landscape and the stress the pandemic has forced on our infrastructure, it has become abundantly clear that society must put a greater emphasis on the task of strengthening our buildings, both residential and commercial, to create safe and structurally strong communities

NanaWall Systems Announces Dates for Post-COVID Design Classes

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

AIA CEU Certified program on creating innovative and safer solutions using large opening glass walls offers additional sections on December 22nd and 29th due to overwhelming demand.

ICC and NEHA Launch Pandemics Task Force

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This new task force – made up of building safety, health and other experts – will develop resources to prepare buildings and communities worldwide for disease-related threats.

The Benefits of Prefab Construction in the Wake of COVID-19

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

While jobsite shut-downs have mostly abated, the construction sector is now left with the struggles of social distancing, the wearing of personal protective equipment to inhibit virus transmission, and the host of scheduling issues that come along with the realities of today’s jobsite

Sprayfoam Show Postponed to 2022

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Annual building industry event features education, innovations in spray polyurethane foam for insulation, roofing and specialty applications.

Over 130 Projects Turn to LEED’s Safety First Credits in Response to COVID-19

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Green building strategies are helping companies develop and measure healthy, sustainable and resilient reopening efforts.

VIDEO: COVID-19 & Gender Equity Concerns for Women in Green Building

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:13:00 -0400

Recently, USGBC conducted a “Women in the Workplace” survey that revealed women across the green building industry are facing historic challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis

VIDEO: Construction Changes and COVID-19

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Join us as we discuss COVID-19 exposures on the jobsite and possible building code changes to come in the next few years due to the impact of the coronavirus

FGIA Virtual Fall Conference Keynote Discusses Post-COVID-19 Economy

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

An economist gave an assessment of the current economy and what the industry might expect from an eventual post-COVID economy during the keynote address at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Fall Conference.

IIBEC 2020 Building Enclosure Symposium Goes All Virtual

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

After careful consideration, the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants announced today that the annual Building Enclosure Symposium will be presented in an all-virtual format over two weeks in mid-November.

Report: COVID-19 Raises Gender Equity Concerns for Women in Green Building

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

62% of respondents agree the pandemic is negatively impacting workplace equity.

ICC Announces Online Education Event: ICC Learn Live

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In a week-long digital event, the Code Council will host panel conversations, keynotes and breakout sessions around key topics in building safety.

Announcing the 2021 FGIA Virtual Annual Conference

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will hold its 2021 Annual Conference virtually due to the continued health concerns around the spread of COVID-19.

Survey Demonstrates Importance of Investment in Virtual Capabilities

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Existing needs highlight why supporting building and fire prevention departments at the federal, state, and local levels is critical.

NELSON Conducts Survey to Understand Evolving Workforce Expectations

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Study examines employees’ sentiments about returning to the office, and the impact COVID-19 has had on work environments and employee engagement.

Fitwel Launches Viral Response Module

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Boston Properties, BentallGreenOak, Brookfield Properties, DLC Europe, Hudson Pacific Properties, Kilroy Realty Corporation, Nuveen Real Estate, and The Tower Companies are latest to commit to Fitwel certification of evidence-based viral mitigation policies.

American Made, Sustainability Among Popular Trends with Building Enclosures

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

One of the current trends is due to the subject that has dominated headlines for all of 2020, COVID-19. Because of the pandemic, the world is changing. Importing products from across the world is an idea that is leaving companies hesitant and concerned