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Construction spending falls, but ahead of analyst predictions
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EIFS Related
EIFS Technology Earns Place in 2009 International Residential and Building Codes
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are taking a big step forward this year in the
U.S., having gained approval for inclusion in the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and
International Residential Code (IRC).
“We’re obviously very happy and encouraged by what’s happened in the U.S. but will it influence
authorities in Canada to move any quicker to do the same here? No,” says John Garbin,
president of the EIFS Council of Canada.
Still, the wait in Canada shouldn’t be too much longer. Part One (materials) of three parts to
the Canadian EIFS standard has been submitted to a standing committee of the National
Building Code for approval and inclusion in the 2010 NBC. | full story
Green Building Understanding, Bidding and Building Green
The Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry. This downloadable document provides clear
insight into how the Wall and Ceiling Industry fits into the green building movement, including
LEED. www.awci.org/pdf/Green_Building_FINAL-Online.pdf
Executive Summary on Exterior Wall Cladding Performance Study
The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA). New landmark study provides for the first
time ample real-world data demonstrating that EIFS clad wall assemblies with drainage
(EIFS) outperform other typical U.S. exterior claddings of brick, stucco, and cementitious
fiberboard siding during most of the year. The results also demonstrate that EIFS is an excellent
choice for achieving key building performance goals in hot and humid climate, specifically
a mixed, coastal Zone 3 climate. www.eima.com/researchtesting/eimaexecutivesummary
A Bridge Too Far Steel Studs, Structural Frames, Relieving Angles and Balconies.
Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D., P.Eng.,Fellow ASHRAE: An excellent commentary on how modern
building construction uses thermally conductive materials that transfer heat across building
envelopes. Secured PDF downloadable document www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-005-a-bridge-too-far
EIFS and Sustainable Design
Dale D. Kerr M. Eng.,P. Eng., BSSO and Tom Remmele, Technical Directo Sto Corp. This
article originally appeared in the August 2007 issue of the Construction Specifier www.stocorp.com/webfiles.nsf/htmlmedia/eifs+const+spec+0807.pdf/$file/
eifs+const+spec+0807.pdf
Veneer Plaster Related
Veneer Plaster GA-530
The Gypsum Association has just published a new informational document that discusses the
features and benefits of veneer plaster systems. The veneer plaster document is available as
a free download from the Gypsum Association’s website, www.gypsum.org
Fireproofing Related
Effort to ease skyscraper code fails
www.nytimes.com/2008/09/21/washington/21codes.html?_r=1&ei=
5070&emc=eta1&oref=slogin
Senator Clinton Blasts Government Agency’s Opposition to Post-911
Safety Standards for New Skyscrapers
http://clinton.senate.gov/news/statements/record.cfm?id=302882
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