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ARMA videos released

May 28, 2015

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released educational videos providing a look at the various components making up low- and steep-slope assemblies. “Asphalt Roofing 101–A System Above the Rest” educates the homeowner and commercial property owner in two separate segments. Roofing components such as ice and water barriers, underlayment, shingle-starters, asphalt shingles, hip and ridge shingles, and ventilation...

ASHRAE 4^th GreenGuide edition published

March 15, 2014

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) GreenGuide: Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings is now available in both print and e-book formats. The first version of the text was published a decade ago, and now it includes more updated information about the changing green building practices in North America. The chapter on indoor environmental quality was revised to include effective ways of improving occupant comfort while also reducing energy consumption.

ArchiCAD version for small firms now available

March 15, 2014

ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2014 building information modelling (BIM) software has been released by Graphisoft North America. This year’s edition, based on the ArchiCAD 17, is designed for use by smaller firms. It includes features to create any virtual building model and documentation, including floor plans, elevations, 3D views, project details, and bills of materials.

Emergency design resource published

March 15, 2014

Urgent Architecture: 40 Sustainable Housing Solutions for a Changing World, published by W.W. Norton & Company, provides readers with disaster-proof, environmentally-responsible designs suitable for evolving climates. This resource examines natural disasters like floods and hurricanes, as well as rising...

Steel conference coming to Toronto

January 15, 2014

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre hosts the 2014 North American Steel Construction Conference (NASCC) in March, welcoming design and construction professionals from the fabricated steel industry. Presented by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the three-day event offers the 3500 expected attendees networking opportunities, more than 100 educational sessions, and a show floor with more than 200 exhibitors. This year, educational session topics range from the new direct analysis method and the Code of Standard Practice, as well as practical aspects of designing for torsion.

Book shines spotlight on solar energy

January 15, 2014

em>Solar Energy: Technologies and Project Delivery for Buildings, published by John Wiley & Sons, provides information for various applications and operating principles of solar energy. Written by National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Andy Walker, PhD, it is aimed at an audience of construction professionals, engineers, and architects.

Construct Canada celebrates its 25-year anniversary, set to be reborn as Buildings Show

January 15, 2014

In December, the annual Construct Canada conference and exposition drew architects, specifiers, builders, and owners/developers to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTTC). The event, organized by Informa Canada, also included the HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, PM (i.e. Property Management) Expo, Concrete Canada, DesignTrends, Construct International, and the National GreenBuilding Conference.

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