WALPOLE, Mass. — The Air Barrier Association of America has announced a multi-state educational campaign to expand the effective specification and installation of quality air barrier systems. The sweep across the country reflects the ABAA's increasing prominence in industry and among leading building teams, with growth in certified installers, ABAA-evaluated products and knowledgeable specifiers and contractors who have earned AIA continuing education units from ABAA continuing education courses. ABAA has also reported growing adoption of its Quality Assurance Program, which ensures proper application of air barriers, an essential but hard-to-maintain building component.   The broad educational campaign schedule also underscores … Read more

SPRING VALLEY, Ill. — Construction manager Leopardo, architect Healy Bender and the Hall Township High School Board of Education were recently joined by local dignitaries to break ground on the new Hall Township High School. The new $28-million, 133,000-square-foot, three-story high school will consist of an academic building, athletic complex and performing arts center. The academic building will house science, technology, engineering and math classrooms along with a learning resource center and administrative offices. The athletic complex will comprise two gymnasiums, weight training and fitness room, locker rooms and a concession area. The performing arts center will feature a theatre … Read more