ASHRAE Seeks to Reduce Heat Island Effect

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ATLANTA— Requirements to reduce heat and subsequent energy use on building sites are proposed for the green building standard developed by ASHRAE, IES and USGBC. Five proposed addenda to Standard 189.1-2009, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, are open for public comment. To learn more or to comment, visit www.ashrae.org/publicreviews. Developed by ASHRAE in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the U.S. Green Building Council, the standard provides a long-needed green building foundation for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings. > Addendum k updates portions of … Read more

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AIA, CSI and NIBS Release Updated United States National CAD Standard

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NCS Version 5 Goes Virtual, Improving User Experience WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced the release of the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). NCS Version 5 is now available online. The NCS helps architects, constructors and operators coordinate efforts by classifying electronic design data consistently and making information retrieval easier. It improves communication among owners and project teams, cuts or eliminates costs of developing and maintaining company-specific standards, and reduces the expense of transferring building data from design applications to … Read more

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President Proclaims May as National Building Safety Month

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Barack Obama has proclaimed May as National Building Safety Month. The first-ever Presidential Proclamation recognizing Building Safety Month declares, “Building safety is a critical component of our homeland security, our personal and public safety, the protection of property, and our economic well‑being.” It also states: “Building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, design professionals, builders, and others in the construction industry work every day to ensure the sound construction of buildings and the safety of our citizens.” “The President’s proclamation recognizes International Code Council Members and stakeholders for the work they do every day … Read more

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Lake Mills Middle School Receives Platinum LEED Certification

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Ranks 1st in Wisconsin Among LEED-Certified Schools LAKE MILLS, Wis. — Miron Construction announced that Lake Mills School District's 36,632-square-foot renovation and 59,865-square-foot expansion of the middle school has received Platinum LEED certification, as established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), by earning 58 out of 80 possible points. By addressing the uniqueness of school spaces and issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention and community space sharing, as well as other issues such as indoor air quality, that directly affect the health and well-being of children, LEED for … Read more

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McCarthy Wins National Award for Training, Development Program

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ST. LOUIS — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. was honored recently with a 2011 Corporate University Xchange (CorpU) Award for Excellence and Innovation. This award recognizes outstanding work in corporate learning and talent development and comes on the heels of McCarthy's placement on the 2011 Training 125 list earlier this year. The awards were presented during the Global Leadership Congress 2011, a three-day symposium co-sponsored by CorpU and the University of Pennsylvania. A first-time applicant, McCarthy was honored with a Best Practice award in the Launching Category. The CorpU Awards salute corporate and government learning organizations that create exciting, impactful programs … Read more

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