CRL recently hosted a two-day testing session for the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician certification program. The test was the first to be hosted at a manufacturer facility, demonstrating increasing industry support for the AGMT certification.

SPRI Announced that it has completed the process of reviewing the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 “Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems.”

Browse our latest issue to learn more about groundbreaking testing, designing for the extremes with lightning protection systems, next generation spray foam addressing climate concerns, and understanding the very severe hail designation.

Petersen now offers PAC-CLAD HT high-temperature, self-adhering roof underlayment, which is designed to provide premium waterproofing protection for a variety of roofing applications.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a document providing specific information to assist industry professionals in selecting the appropriate adaptations to the existing testing standards for application to field investigations of fenestration products.

Lendlease, Rubicon Technologies, Mycocycle, and Rockwood Sustainable Solutions applied mycology to roofing shingles in what is believed to be a first-of-its kind sustainability study, emphasizing the importance of recycling, reuse, and carbon reduction.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has released three updated documents describing test procedures and performance requirements for organic coatings applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.

In the absence of standardized fire testing, unfortunate consequences can arise. In the U.S., we’ve started to see a relaxed attitude toward firestopping in general.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s Applied Science & Research Center recently received ISO/IEC17025 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for several concrete testing methods.

American Bird Conservancy has joined forces with Washington College in Maryland to double its capacity to test and rate glass and other materials for their ability to deter bird collisions.