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The green building industry’s first and leading consortium of program operators announced today at Greenbuild the addition of two new members and an enhanced technical advisory board. CSA Group is now a member, while thinkstep is the group’s first affiliate member. This marks the first anniversary of the Program Operator Consortium, which launched last year to provide simpler, standardized, and…
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With support from industry and government leaders, ASTM International will host an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for commercial spaceflight. This meeting comes in part as a result of the updated U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015 (CSLCA). The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s…, ASTM Commercial Spaceflight Meeting:, Oct. 24, 2016, RTCA, Inc.; 1150 18th St. NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #10170
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Stephen Condren, senior project manager at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA has received the Carl G. Cash Award from ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing. Condren is being recognized for his significant research contributions, dedication, and leadership in the advancement of roofing practice and technology. He has been a member of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10135
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ASTM International’s Committee on Roofing and Waterproofing ( D08 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Aaron R. Phillips of TAMKO Building Products, Inc. in Joplin, Missouri, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Phillips for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10116
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ASTM International’s Committee on Copper and Copper Alloys (B05) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Andrew Kireta, Jr. of the Copper Development Association, Inc. in Franklin, Ind., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Kireta…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10075
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Charles B. Blanton, corporate director of environmental, healthy and safety, Mueller Industries, Inc., Memphis, Tenn., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . Formed in 1928, B05 has over 210 members representing 9 countries, and includes 12 technical subcommittees that oversee 150 standards related to the development of qualifications data and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10054
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Adam Morrison, owner, Streamline Designs, LLC, Greenwood, Ind., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft . Formed in 2002, F37 has over 200 members representing 22 countries, and includes 10 technical subcommittees that oversee more than 30 standards related to the design, manufacture, performance, and maintenance of light sport aircraft including…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10046
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ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing is developing a standard for two asphalt products that reduce air emissions, save energy and benefit workers by lowering their exposure to asphalt fumes. The proposed standard (WK45660, originally titled Specification for Low Temperature Application Asphalt Used In Roofing) covers asphalt that has significantly lower application…, ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing Next Meeting:, June 14-17, 2015, June Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dave Trumbore, Owens Corning, tel +1.773.746.7278; dave.trumbore@owenscorning.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #9860 ###
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Keeping used materials out of landfills is a central goal of any industry that is attempting to become more sustainable. Finding creative ways to repurpose these materials is an added challenge, but one that ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing has begun to tackle with a proposed new standard, ASTM WK46625 , Guide for Establishing a Recycle Program for Roof Covers. “With…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Joseph J. Schwetz, tel +1.781.332.3224; schwetz.joe@us.sika.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9709
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If you have a roof over your head, chances are very good that you have flashing over your head as well. Flashing serves as part of the weather resistant barrier systems that keep water from getting into a structure. A proposed new ASTM International guide will satisfy a market need for a standard to define durable flashing and will create a level playing field for flashing manufacturers. The…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 7-10, December Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Michael Schmeida, Oatey Co., Cleveland, Ohio, tel +1.216.898.3469; mschmeida@oatey.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9694