Environmental Product Declarations

Product Solutions February 1, 2019

Mineral Wool Insulation EPDs Released

NAIMA releases environmental product declarations for three insulation product categories. The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has released Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for three insulation product…

Policy, Programs, Standards October 30, 2017

California Bill To Require EPDs for Building Materials in State Projects

A new California bill may change the way climate change is fought—by forcing contractors to purchase materials that are sourced and manufactured more responsibly. With…

Fines and Violations October 24, 2017

House Wrap Maker Still Facing FTC Scrutiny Over R-Value Claims

An ongoing FTC case is a reminder to businesses — If you make product claims based on scientific testing, you must have valid proof to…

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Building Supply and Materials Companies Forecast a Strong Year. Building on the organic growth of the sector; building supply and materials companies forecast a strong year. bit.ly/2TNW464 pic.twitter.com/Wix5…

8:02 pm · February 15, 2019

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@CodeWarriorRon

The Energy Code Voting Process Has Begun. Is Your City Ready? This recap of the IECC code process is an important reminder: Understand the issues at stake and don’t forget to vote! bit.ly/2SAt2dS pic.twitter.com/KsOl…

6:01 pm · February 15, 2019

Code Watcher

@CodeWarriorRon

Ohio’s 2018 IRC Includes Five Compliance Paths. Ohio's new building code offers builders a gaping back door to build to a lower standard. bit.ly/2SvfYpZ pic.twitter.com/sq5E…

5:03 pm · February 15, 2019