Bill Egan, Principal of Bill Egan Group, joins us to discuss his upcoming webinar, "Benefits of Today’s High-Performance EIFS with Drainage.” Listen in as Bill chats about how this course will explore many performance and benefits of modern EIFS with drainage systems, which are used on all types of construction and as part of high-performance building enclosures.
Kris Feldmann, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, the owner and design principal of CREO Architecture, joined us to discuss how architects can contribute to ensuring our communities are resistant to hurricane damage, and the different ways they can assess the safety of businesses after they're impacted by natural disasters.
If you’re passionate about the future of sustainable architecture and resilient construction, join RAiNA this fall in Chicago, Illinois for Creating Buildings that Endure - a full day conference focusing on the crucial role of rainscreens in modern construction.
The National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors announced the selection of Dr. George K. Guszcza, D.Eng, CPEM, CCM, as the new President and CEO. Dr. Guszcza officially joins NIBS on July 1, 2024.
The National Building Museum announced that Marriott International is the 2024 recipient of its prestigious Honor Award which will be presented at the Museum’s annual Gala on Thursday, June 6.
Occasionally, I hear contrasting—at times, even incompatible—notions about the United State's energy consumption. Word-of-mouth can allow talking points to take on lives of their own and data trends change over time. What does current data offer in terms of the U.S. energy sector?
The Biden-Harris Administration released Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector, a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from buildings by 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2050.
Efficiency and durability are also major contributing factors to a building’s sustainability. The roof and exterior building envelope systems are the first line of defense when looking to reduce carbon emissions and energy use, as well as ensure a building can stand the test of time.
