The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a specification providing a means to determine the chemical compatibility of sealants, liquid applied and self-adhered flashing materials used for the installation of fenestration products.
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Cascadia Windows & Doors announced the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its Universal Series Windows, Doors and Window Wall, utilizing the new Fenestration Assemblies Product Category Rule (PCR) released in December 2023. Company officials said this milestone makes it the first window manufacturer in the world to issue an EPD in accordance with the new PCR.
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) oversized emphasis on adopting the latest building codes to enhance safety against disasters is unwarranted and would needlessly raise housing costs.
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As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Monday $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, Tribal Nations, and their partners implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings.
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On August 2, 2024, New Hampshire Governor Sununu signed into law House Bill 1059, which updated the NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A) to the 2021 editions with state amendments. The Energy Code, however, remains at the 2018 edition. The code updates retroactively went into effect July 1, 2024, but are not required to be fully enforced until January 1, 2025.
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Big changes are coming on Jan. 1, 2025, to Ontario’s Building Code as part of the national harmonization initiative undertaken by the federal government. These changes result from deliberations and consultations with industry and the public after the 2020 National Building Code (NBC) was released two years ago.
Illinois has released its first integrated, custom energy code based on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The state plans to release an additional stretch energy code later this year. This is the first customized, user-friendly energy code for the state.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the Building Regulations (HB 267) into law. It requires the Florida Building Commission to modify Florida’s building codes for windows, doors and garage doors by waiving requirements for sealed drawings to replace windows, doors, and garage doors in homes that meet state standards.
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting code users, the codes community and the public to participate in the spring 2024 public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes.
Aiming to increase national energy and emissions savings by boosting the building industry’s adoption of leading-edge energy-efficient technologies, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched Energy Star NextGen Certified Homes and Apartments. A voluntary certification for the nation’s residential new construction sector, the program was developed with funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
