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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit – to Daniel J. (Dan) Lemieux for his contributions to ASTM’s performance of buildings committee ( E06 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Lemieux was…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11825 ###
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Urmilla Jokhu-Sowell, vice president of advocacy and technical services for the National Glass Association (NGA) , has started her three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Jokhu-Sowell, MSCE, PE, as a vice…, Media Inquiries, : Gavin O’Reilly , tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11765 ###
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ASTM International is set to hold its 10th Symposium on Roofing Research and Standards Development on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Sponsored by ASTM’s roofing and waterproofing committee (D08), the symposium will be held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, in conjunction with the December standards development meetings of the committee. The symposium provides a forum for contributing to the…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11719 ###
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ASTM International’s roofing and waterproofing committee (D08) gave its William C. Cullen award to Matthew Dupuis, president of SRI Consultants. The award was given in recognition of Dupuis’s distinguished contributions and personal commitment to the committee and the roofing and waterproofing industry. The committee specifically highlights his outstanding leadership, dedication, technical…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11689 ###
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Global standards organization, ASTM International, announced its newest innovation in improving digital workflow functionality through its new Compass Points tool. Compass Points is an online tool that provides users with the ability to highlight important components in standards, building a permanent link back to that data for multiple purposes. It’s an easy-to-use step that vaults users towards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11669 ###
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ASTM International has announced new OnDemand training development on building enclosure test standards with the support of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. ASTM International (ASTM) and Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) will collaborate to create a series of online education and training in building enclosure performance test standards and methodology through live demonstration…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11641 ###
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ASTM International’s homeland security applications committee ( E54 ) has published three standards that are designed to assess the performance of protective equipment used by law enforcement officers. These standards cover public order helmets (E3342); ballistic-resistant shields (E3347); and ballistic-resistant helmets (E3368). In addition to publishing the standards, ASTM has established a…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kevin Shanahan, tel +1.610.832.9660 ; kshanahan@astm.org Release #11630 ###
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ASTM’s dimension stone committee ( C18 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used to test the resistance of natural stone to long-term freeze-thaw cycles found in colder climates. “Natural stone is widely variable in composition and can include granite, sandstone, marble, and limestone, among others,” says ASTM member Frank Strickland. “This means that the resistance of natural stone…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #11626 ###
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Latasha Beckman, the deputy director of the Defense Standardization Program Office in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) , has started her three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Beckman is responsible for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11593 ###
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ASTM International’s performance of buildings committee ( E06 ) has developed a new test method for moisture in insulating glass. The test method introduced in this standard, currently known as WK83631 , will measure moisture ingress into insulating glass, and allow for predicting window lifetimes. Insulated glass is often used in residential and industrial locations to maintain heat and humidity…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11582 ###