The building code provides resources to help establish the production of standardized construction materials for a more sustainable economy.

ASHRAE has formally opened its new global headquarters building, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by its board of directors, top building campaign donors, elected officials and local guests.

The company cites networking and collaboration opportunities as key benefits of the membership.

Canadian regulators, consumers, and other professionals with technical background in plumbing and mechanical systems, are requested to provide comments by no later than Jan. 11.

At a hosted side event, the organization highlighted growing building stock, consensus-based standards, and building industry involvement.

The legislation provides $944 billion in total spending over five years, totaling $550 billion in new spending, and represents a significant infusion of federal funding for U.S. public works across numerous industries.

Standards 1200 and 1205 create consistency for off-site construction processes.

Since the program began in 2012, NIST’s Standards Services Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program has received 214 applications and made 41 awards totaling over $2.57 million.

As countries gather in Glasgow this week to address the current climate crisis, the Code Council provides expertise and solutions for governments and the building sector.

WE•Stand is the first-ever standard that focuses solely on achieving safe and efficient water use in residential and non-residential buildings.