SPRI Publishes Latest Version of the “External Fire Design Standard for Vegetative Roofs”
SPRI, in cooperation with ANSI, has released its 2023 revision of the VF-1 standard, effective April 3, 2023. Titled “External Fire Design Standard for Vegetative Roofs,” the VF-1 was created to “provide a minimum design and installation reference for those...
A Conversation with Chadwick Collins, SPRI’s new Technical Director
SPRI has hired a heavy hitter, Chadwick Collins of TK Sebastian LLC, as its technical director (TD). He is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the SPRI’s technical agenda including identifying, communicating, and assisting in developing action plans in...
Hammers and Rollers and Drills, Oh My! – Protecting the Roof from Human Impact and Other Hazards
Hammers and Rollers and Drills, Oh My! – Protecting the Roof from Human Impact and Other Hazards While weather events tend to get the attention when it comes to roof damage, the daily impact of human traffic is much more worrisome. Today, more commercial buildings...
New Governance Model for Harmonized Construction of Code Development System
The new governance model for harmonized construction code development in Canada is a multi-stakeholder initiative developed to ensure that the country's building codes and standards are consistent, effective, and up-to-date with the latest technologies. It consists of...