SOCOTEC USA hosted its second Leadership Summit,

Posted by SOCOTEC , July 2, 2024 - Events, Industry News

On June 20, 2024, SOCOTEC USA hosted its second Leadership Summit, our first in virtual format, titled "Weathering the Storm," focusing on legislative, insurance, and best practices for Florida condominium associations. Industry experts provided insights into building safety regulations, strategic management before, during, and after weather-related events, and navigating all the complexities. With over 100 attendees, the event was a huge success! Our participants included senior property managers, engineers, attorneys,…

Governor Kathy Hochul released the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan

Posted by Andreas Benzing , July 1, 2024 - Energy, Industry News

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul released the state's Extreme Heat Action Plan aimed at addressing the health risks of extreme heat on New Yorkers. The plan, developed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and NYSERDA, aims to coordinate interagency efforts, mitigate local impacts of extreme heat events, and prioritize state investments in disadvantaged communities who are on the frontlines of heat exposure. The plan also identifies 49 state-led actions and…

Register to join us on July 30th

Posted by Kingspan North America , June 29, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Register to join us on July 30th. Discover the future of building innovation. Choose from a series of webinars on our new lower embodied carbon products across daylighting and raised access flooring. Plus, hear from elite athletes on high-performance and wellbeing. Register Today

We’ve had a busy spring

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , June 28, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

We’ve had a busy spring, and we are eager to share our new project openings, recent awards, team updates, and other office happenings! Among our highlights: 🏆HELP ONE wins Interior Design Magazine's 2024 NYCxDESIGN Award for Supportive Housing ⭐Fulton Community Re-Entry Center opens in the Bronx 📜Mark Ginsberg honored by IMPACCT BROOKLYN And so much more! Read our spring newsletter. Read More

It’s launch day!

Posted by Rockwool , June 27, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

It's launch day! The secret is about to be revealed. We are proud to present the first-ever reference book for stone wool sandwich panels. 📘 "Building with Stone Wool Insulated Sandwich Panels," authored by Prof. Marco Imperadori of Politecnico di Milano, brings together extensive case studies, industry expertise, and cutting-edge science in over 300 pages. The first of its kind, this book is aimed at designers and construction engineers globally.…

Dive into our Tech Knowledge Series with Hugh Whiriskey!

Posted by Partel , June 26, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

Dive into our Tech Knowledge Series with Hugh Whiriskey! In this insightful video, Hugh addresses the critical issue of building energy efficiency and fire safety in building envelope design. 💡 Discover how our IZOPERM PLUS FR and EXOPERM MONO DURO air and windtight systems work together to ensure passive fire protection and maximum airtightness in construction projects. 🏗️ Whether you're an architect, an engineer or a contractor understanding the importance…

ROCKWOOL: Leading Denmark’s sustainable construction and tackling climate change head on

Posted by Rockwool , June 25, 2024 - Construction, Industry News

We are delighted to be ranked #3 in brand strength among Danish industrial companies in Brand Finance’s annual survey. And even more so to be ranked #2 among Danish industrials on all ESG-related sustainability parameters. You can read an informative interview with Mirella Amalia Vitale, ROCKWOOL’s SVP for Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs as well as download the Brand Finance report here: Learn More

Sendero Verde is now the largest multifamily Passive House building in the country.

Posted by Handel Architects LLP , June 24, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Sendero Verde is open in New York City and is now the largest multifamily Passive House building in the country. Join Handel Architects' Director of Sustainable Design Louis Koehl, AIA in East Harlem on Fri Jun 28th at 9:00am on a tour of the development, alongside sustainability consultant Steven Winter Associates. In association with GreenHomeNYC and The Passive House Network, the tour will explore this mixed-use affordable building project’s innovative…

The Osborne Association’s Fulton Community Re-Entry Center has officially opened!

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , June 23, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

C+GA’s sensitive restoration gives new life to this 1907 structure after multiple reincarnations—as a former church house, synagogue, nursing home, drug treatment facility, and minimum-security state prison. The transformed Center now provides a community resource, space for Bronx nonprofits, and a home for older justice-involved individuals with a holistic support structure and a significant onsite kitchen for Osborne’s Fresh Start culinary arts program. The ground-floor central space serves as a…