METALCON announced its program line-up for this year’s annual conference and tradeshow scheduled from Wednesday, Oct. 18 to Friday, Oct. 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has released a new technical information report documenting best practices for system design of spandrel areas, including the use of conventional spandrel glass as well as vision glass in conjunction with shadow box panels.

Architecture firms reported flat billings in June, according to the latest Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects and Deltek.

The American Institute of Architect’s Consensus Construction Forecast panel has optimistic projections for nonresidential building spending in late 2023 and beyond, and the news is generally positive – with a caveat.

Vectorworks, Inc. announced it has obtained IFC4 Reference View 1.2 Import Certification from buildingSMART International through the creation and adoption of open, international standards and solutions for infrastructure and buildings.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification establishing the minimum requirements for dimensional stability, weatherability, heat resistance, weight tolerance, heat build-up, Shore D Hardness and lead content of cellular polyvinyl chloride exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights.

Huntsman Building Solutions has worked closely with the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission, Utah Home Builders Association, Representative Cal Musselman, and Senator Curt Bramble to drive significant changes to Utah's energy efficiency requirements.

MTL Holdings has expanded their GT-1 tested product line with the introduction of the XL Gutter – the largest GT-1 tested gutter on the market.

Pli-Dek waterproofing solutions and Polyset roofing adhesives are now a part of the APOC premier brand of commercial and residential building products, helping to strengthen the industry-leading APOC brand with professional products that can help you gain efficiencies and drive your business forward.

Duro-Last announced the expansion of its EV membrane solutions with the addition of Duro-Last EV 80 mil and Duro-Last EV Fleece. Duro-Last EV is a Ketone Ethylene Ester containing membrane utilizing Elvaloy from DuPont.