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Gaia help more professionals than ever enhance underfloor heating skills with CPD seminars

Specification Product Update

Leaders in underfloor heating Gaia are seeing an increase in demand for their comprehensive CPD seminars, reflecting the growing interest in energy-efficient heating solutions across the UK and Ireland. This includes system design, floor structures and recent changes to Part L Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard.

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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Most local jurisdictions set maximum densities, usually expressed as dwelling units per acre, in their zoning standards to plan ahead for infrastructure needs.

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UL Canada Seminar Explores NAFS Updates at FGIA Conference

CCR Magazine

In a session sponsored by UL Laboratory Canada , Robert Jutras presented on the impact of Canadian code changes and updated standards at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. New Field Testing Standard | CSA A440.8/.9 It also was updated to align with the 2020 NBC.

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Concrete Resources for Civil and Structural Engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

The American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise.

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How to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 1

The Pro Builder

And there are definitely some things we can do, from simplification and standardization to off-site construction, automation, vertical integration, and housing design. Standardization. Very few home builders have followed the standardization of other industries. SKU standardization is at the heart of efficiency.

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Synthetic Roofing Industry Leaders Form New PEPA Alliance

CCR Magazine

This alliance underscores our collective dedication to meeting the evolving challenges of the building and construction sectors, Rob said. Educational Outreach to Trade Professionals: Providing training, seminars and case studies that highlight how synthetic roofing systems excel in real-world applicationsparticularly in harsh climates.

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Ruby+ Associates Founder David Ruby Retires After 60+ Year Career 

Civil + Structural Engineer

With an impressive resume of high-profile projects, articles, presentations, and as the author of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Design Guide #23, “Constructability of Structural Steel Buildings,” Mr. Ruby is a sought-after expert in steel construction.