Ensuring quality in electrical construction

More than two decades ago, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) identified a need to clearly define good workmanship in electrical construction. At that time, NECA envisioned the industry benefits of addressing performance and quality issues that were subjective as provided in the National Electrical Code® (NEC).
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From a cladding perspective, a rainscreen assembly is a practical way to achieve a high-performing building envelope. The popularity of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) in envelopes has increased substantially year over year and, in some cases, has become the cladding of choice for architects thanks to the material’s performance characteristics, sustainable construction, durability, and life-cycle attributes.
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The National Building Museum has awarded its 24th Vincent Scully Prize to Dolores Hayden, award-winning author, and professor emerita of architecture, urbanism, and American studies at Yale University, because of her influential work on highlighting gender and race stereotypes embedded in American built environments.
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