MRA Supports Mandates for Wildfire Resilient Housing
The 2020 wildfire season came with a terrible awakening for many West Coast homeowners; areas in Oregon, Washington and California that were not considered to…
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Hurricane Pivot Doors Pass Stringent Wind Tests
Hope’s Windows Inc. has announced that its Jamestown175 Series hurricane pivot doors have passed stringent wind tests and are certified for use within hurricane and impact…
Simpson Strong-Tie to Sponsor Virtual Building Safety Month
Simpson Strong-Tie is again joining other industry associations and organizations in supporting the International Code Council (ICC) 40th annual Building Safety Month in May. This year,…
Hurricane Pivot Doors Adhere to Florida Building Code Standards
Hope’s Windows Inc. has announced that its Jamestown175 Series hurricane pivot doors have passed wind tests and are certified for use within hurricane and impact…
AIA Denounces Conditions at Detention Centers
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) board of directors issued the following statement denouncing conditions at detention centers: “The AIA urges local, state and federal…
International Code Council to Celebrate Building Safety Month in May
This May, the International Code Council will celebrate the 39 consecutive Building Safety Month. Each year, the Code Council partners with building professionals, corporations, government agencies…