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Items Tagged with 'sustainable design'

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Decorative Plaster
Renewed Relevance

Why Architects Are Falling Back in Love with Plaster

A centuries-old wall finish is emerging as one of construction's fastest-growing premium materials
Rob Knight business development manager at Variance Specialty Finishes/Parex
Rob Knight
May 13, 2026
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Decorative plasters are moving into the mainstream, driven by luxury demand, sustainability, and global construction growth. For contractors, success hinges on mastering application techniques, material selection, and substrate prep as textured, high-performance finishes reshape expectations for modern wall systems.
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Why the Explosion in the Growth of Data Centers in the U.S. is a Boon for Steel Framing Manufacturers in 2026

Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.
Steve Farkas
Steve Farkas
March 11, 2026
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Despite a sluggish construction market, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating major opportunities for steel framing manufacturers because of steel’s safety, strength, and sustainability advantages.
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OGMA presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Steve Gusterson of Alumicor

The association’s honour recognizes Gusterson’s 50-year career and 20 years of OGMA service
July 26, 2025
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The Ontario Glass & Metal Association presented its Lifetime Achievement Award, to Steve Gusterson, FCSC, CTR, vice president of pre-construction design in Canada for Apogee Architectural Metals and its Alumicor brand products.


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Twenty-Four Hours of Concrete Knowledge Announces Record Registration

Each event-hour provided presentations from a different region of the world, covering ACI Chapters and International Partners in more than 20 countries
July 17, 2025
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced a record registration of more than 1,900 registrants for its global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge.


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EIMA Leads Unified EIFS Industry Effort to Develop Sustainability Documentation

EIMA Leads Unified EIFS Industry Effort to Develop Sustainability Documentation

100% of American EIFS manufacturers — EIMA members and non-members alike — are participating in the effort
July 9, 2025
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The EIFS Industry Members Association is spearheading a comprehensive initiative to develop a Product Category Rule, Life Cycle Assessment, and Environmental Product Declaration for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.


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USGBC California Acquires the Contractor’s Commitment from Green Commons

The Benchmark for Green Contractor Leadership Positions itself for Major Growth across the Construction Industry
July 2, 2025
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USGBC California announced that it is assuming ownership and management of the Contractor’s Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices, the premier program for leaders in green commercial construction to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and improve their initiatives over time.


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FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Schedule Centers Around Sustainability

Will also cover products, quality control, and more
June 9, 2025
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The robust schedule for the FGIA Virtual Summer Summit will focus on sustainability efforts in the industry, product evolution over time, how to improve through quality control, the importance of installation and an update on the state of the industry.


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What is Decarbonization & What do Bio-based Materials Have to do With it?

The path to decarbonization in the built environment is challenging, but the growing use of bio-based materials like hemp offers a promising solution.
Mattie Mead is the founder and CEO of Hempitecture, a building materials manufacturer that uses biobased, carbon-capturing inputs to create healthier, high-performing products for a more sustainable planet.
Mattie Mead
June 2, 2025
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The path to decarbonization in the built environment is challenging, but the growing use of bio-based materials like hemp offers a promising solution.
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2025 Regional EPDs for Precast Concrete Now Available

The regionalized EPDs support the precast concrete industry's commitment to sustainability and transparency
May 29, 2025
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PCI announced the release of the 2025 PCI Regionalized Industry Average Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Architectural, Insulated, and Structural precast concrete products.


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Blending Aesthetics, Sustainability with Campus and Community Connection

Supporting healing and learning spaces, EFCO curtain wall defines Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
May 19, 2025
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For a distinctive appearance blending advanced high-tech with approachable, high-touch, EFCO finished the aluminum framing, brake metal and swing entrance doors in a specialty bronze-gold color paint.


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This course will explore the pivotal role architects and lighting design play in creating safer, more sustainable spaces. Learn how to avoid common lighting mistakes and make informed decisions that create the best visual environment for occupants. 

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