WASHINGTON, DC, Jan 27, 2023 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope announce the continuation of their strategic partnership in 2023.
The partnership will focus on fostering dialogue, engagement and innovation between Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and AIA members.
“Working with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope to enhance the products and resources our members have access to is a paramount priority,” said AIA EVP/chief executive officer Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE. “AIA’s work with Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope will not only help to advance our members business interests but will also provide more access and options to sustainable building solutions.”
The strategic partnership—in its fifth year—is the first of its kind for AIA and a building products company.
“OBE values our collaborative partnership with AIA and its member community and we’re proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish together,” said Bruno Biasiotta, CEO, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. “We’ll continue our support of architects with technology and tools such as OBE Academy and SystemSelect as well as our ongoing work with the AIA Manufacturers Council to accelerate environmentally sustainable design while improving the transfer of product knowledge between the building products industry and the architecture profession.”
Visit AIA’s website to learn more about its Corporate Partnership Program.
About Oldcastle Building Envelope
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc is North America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware, glass and glazing systems. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, OBE is a world-class building products company with significant presence in every major market in the U.S. and Canada. OBE manufactures high-performance architectural glass products and aluminum framing systems and distributes complementary hardware and glazing supplies. OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With approximately 7,000 employees, OBE operates 85 manufacturing and distribution facilities in six countries.
For more information, visit www.obe.com.
About AIA
Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.
AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.
