A new ASTM standard for cellular glass insulation in commercial building applications offers specifiers a higher standard of material performance when it comes to thermal resistance, dimensional stability, combustibility and more.

Creating a welcoming, accessible and enduring facility for the City of Edmonton's riders, the new Belvedere Transit Centre features graphite-gray material on both the roof and exterior wall cladding systems

The topic of “architectural water testing” creates a lot of confusion among architects. This is because many architects who have worked on small to midsize commercial projects have likely never encountered it

Georgia-Pacific Building Products recently enlisted the help of Intertek to conduct three water penetration resistance tests in accordance with ASTM E331, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

The annual award recognizes engineers, scientists, and architects who have made significant professional contributions to the field of building technology.

For over 20 years, vinyl siding has been the number one choice for single family homes. And commercial builders and architects have taken notice

Prior to the June 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in the United Kingdom, relatively little focus was placed on the factors that contribute to vertical fire spread

ASTM International’s committee on gypsum and related building materials and systems presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Richard D. Ladwig, manager of technical services, PABCO Gypsum.

After a planning meeting Monday in Abu Dhabi, it would launch its first-ever international chapter later this year.

Amer Bin Ahmed, managing director of Knauf Middle East in Dubai, UAE, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors.