The Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association (XPSA), a trade association of the industry’s manufacturers, partnered with the NAHB Research Center to publish informative, online resources about extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation in foundation applications.

Raytheon Company achieved accreditation from The Open Group for its Raytheon Certified Architect Program (RCAP), an enterprise-wide initiative designed to foster specialized expertise required to support customer mission success.

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) today announced that Dennis J. Hall, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA, SCIP has been elected to the office of President-elect of the Institute. Hall is managing principal of Hall Architects, Inc. and chairman of Hall | Building Information Group, LLC, with offices in Charlotte, N.C., and Dallas.

The Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association (XPSA), a trade association of the industry’s manufacturers, partnered with the NAHB Research Center to publish informative, online resources about extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation in foundation applications.

The Environmental Construction Collaborative Inc. is a collection of partner firms and sales professionals dedicated to green building practices and delivering environmentally smart building products and systems.

OMG Roofing Products, a registered provider of online courses, has developed a distance learning course on the importance of rooftop pipe supports. The course, titled “Supporting Small Rooftop Pipes,” is free, and it offers a convenient way to earn Continuing Education Hours (CEH) from the RCI.

Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD) announced that the first public demonstration of its new BSD LinkMan-E (LME) software will be conducted at the AIA National Convention and Expo in San Francisco, April 30 to May 2.

Of the many aspects involved in the design of an environmentally sound, energy-efficient and sustainable building, the use of LEDs is one of the easiest to implement physically. However, many designers and architects still haven't seen the light when it comes to LED technology.

The North Carolina Board of Architecture now recognizes the Construction Specification Institute's (CSI) Construction Education Network (CEN) as an “approved sponsor” of continuing professional education courses and programs for architects licensed by the Board.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced three educational seminars to be offered this spring to help the concrete professional remain up-to-date on concrete construction and technology.