Glass Walls Encircle Apple’s Chicago Flagship May 03, 2017 The Apple flagship alongside the Chicago River at 40 North Michigan Avenue is currently under construction. High-tech glass walls will soon encircle the building, leaving floor-to-ceiling open views from the Pioneer Court plaza to the river. Target date for the iconic $27 million building’s opening is expected to be this October. The “glass-sheathed temple of […] Read More
Holes in the Wall: Window Performance, Installation, and Field Quality Control Standards February 01, 2017 INTRODUCTION Holes in exterior walls enclosed with windows, doors, and other related components must be integrated with surrounding building envelope components to effectively separate the outdoor environment from interior conditioned space. At the most basic level, windows allow natural light into buildings and resist the passage of water and excessive air. Windows also limit sound […] Read More
Earn Up to 25 Hours of Educational Credits @ the RCI Convention and Trade Show January 30, 2017 Each year RCI members from across North America and abroad gather to participate in over 25 hours education covering the latest techniques and technologies in building envelope design, repair, and maintenance. RCI Continuing Educational Credit All registered attendees will receive Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs) based on hourly attendance at educational programs and trade show. AIA […] Read More
Member Profile: Julie McDonald October 21, 2016 By Katherine Springle LempkaAssistant Director of Publications In our ongoing series of RCI member profiles, this month we interviewed Julie McDonald of Building Envelope Consulting, LLC. Julie McDonald joined Building Envelope Consulting, LLC (BECLLC) in July of 2014. She is a member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Northern Virginia, and recently earned her Registered […] Read More
REWO Exam Now Available at Computer-Based Testing Centers September 19, 2016 By Micki Kamszik Associate Director, Director of Registrations The Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO®) Exam is now available at conveniently located computer-based testing centers throughout North America. The REWO designation is brand new at RCI and is expected to evolve as the preferred standard for exterior wall quality assurance professionals. These individuals monitor the construction […] Read More
Masonry Wall Systems Educational Program, Aug 23-24 in Phoenix August 03, 2016 Suggested Prerequisite: Exterior Walls Technology and Science On August 23-24, 2016, RCI presents Masonry Wall Systems in Phoenix, AZ. The program will cost $375 for members of RCI, and $485 for non members. Attendees will be eligible for 12 CEHs/LUs (including HSW credit). The meeting will be at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport, 300 E […] Read More
Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) Exam Revision July 29, 2016 By Micki Kamszik – Associate Director – Director of Registration Programs The Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) exam is currently under revision. A group of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) met for their first workshop in Raleigh this past April when they revised the skills, knowledge, and responsibilities that a competent exterior wall consultant should have […] Read More
