NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Architects Foundation released its first annual report on the National Resilience Initiative, a growing network of resilient design studios geared toward helping local communities become more resilient to natural disasters and climate change. The report, “In Flux: Community Design for Change, Chance and Opportunity,” was unveiled at the Clinton Global Initiative's Annual meeting. It details the compendium of activities for the past year, including the work of the NRI's three charter members: the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Center for Resilient Design; at the University of Arkansas Community Design Center at the Fay Jones School … Read more

The American Wood Council and Canadian Wood Council have partnered with Building Materials Reuse Association to develop an online North American directory outlining reuse and recycling options for wood and wood products. For wood products, there has historically been a lack of awareness of the opportunities to recycle and reuse wood products, and thereby extend their useful life. We are aiming to change that,” said AWC President & CEO Robert Glowinski. “Our industry wants to do its part when it comes to the full life-cycle impact of our products. It's our hope that this directory will help educate builders, designers … Read more

POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. — Strong Man Safety Products has launched a new tool to increase convenience for its customers while also doing its part to save paper. The new digital brochure features a complete listing of Strong Man products and is available for download on the Strong Man website at www.strongman.com. The brochure includes the most current stock list of fire-retardant tarps, wet curing blankets, vapor/moisture barriers and debris and safety netting tarps, all available in a variety of sizes and colors. All products are independently tested by third parties to ensure the highest safety standards are met.   For … Read more