As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, Tribal Nations, and their partners implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings.

The program spotlights and promotes excellence in the industry with the MVP Awards Program recognizing workers committed to excellence on and off the roof while applauding workers who make outstanding contributions to their companies, co-workers, and communities.

In this expanded role, Plotnick will lead a sales team consisting of Khaled Raslan, Senior Architectural Manager, UAE, and Roy Goh, Architectural Manager, ASEAN. He will also continue to support customers in the New England states and Western Europe regions.

Indoor air quality, operable windows, a daylighting strategy, a verdant landscape, and views of the surrounding environment are additional aspects that enhance occupant wellbeing.

FGIA has updated a specification establishing methods of test cover procedures, materials and performance criteria for determining the durability of gear type rotary and linear operating devices used for opening and closing casement, awning, jalousie, jal-awning and other similar types of windows

Hord Coplan Macht has opened two new offices in the Carolinas — one in Charleston, South Carolina and the other in Durham, North Carolina.

Sika Corporation’s Roofing division is celebrating its 10+ year partnership with Dupont on offering The EcoSmart Roof®. The groundbreaking, sustainable system was first developed as a new and unique solution for building owners and specifiers alike.

GAF announced the start of production of its thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) commercial roofing products at its newest manufacturing plant in Valdosta, Georgia.

Luke Lombardi was recently honored with the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOC) Emerging Leader Award, recognizing his leadership on sustainability and innovation in California.

Corgan plans to continue to grow the Washington, D.C. team this year. Providing full architectural design services, the firm is known for its research and data-driven insights that inform designs.