The Structural Insulated Panel Association recognized five of the most energy-efficient buildings constructed with structural insulated panels during 2009 at the SIPA Annual Meeting & Conference in Chicago.
The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the opening of its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The Award of Appreciation was given to Frank E Nunes in recognition of more than 20 years of service and active participation in the work of ASTM committee C11. Globalnex
“Safety is an attitude” is more than just an expression to Dennis de la Mata, Training and Safety Officer of Motion Picture Studio Mechanics Local 476 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees; “it’s a way of life.” And he comes by this feeling through experience.
The United States Department of Energy has awarded $1.2 million to Dow Corning Corporation to develop an insulating facade system that may significantly increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings.
USG Corporation’s plant in Walworth, Wis., received a Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award in recognition of workplace safety and health excellence. The Wisconsin Council of Safety and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development presented the award at the 68th annual Wisconsin Safety and Health Conference on April 27 in Wisconsin Dells.
National Gypsum has introduced its Green Product Score, an easy-to-use online resource designed to create customized sustainable materials data sheets.
The officers were elected at the recent meeting of the Association’s Board of Directors in The Woodlands, Texas. All terms are for one year and became effective May 1, 2010.