FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich - The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 323, has released ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary. The Code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential…
Materials Compass by One Click LCA Opens the World’s Largest Product Carbon Database for Building and Infrastructure Designers
The new tool gives access to the construction industry's largest sustainability dataset of over 250,000 products. Finding and choosing lower-carbon products…
Western Recommends Fall Inspections to Protect Parking Structures, Building Exteriors from Harsh Winter Conditions
St. Louis, MO - With the changing season comes freeze-thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth, and harsh weather conditions that…
FK Architecture Designs Ekos at Allegro Affordable Independent Senior Housing Community; Celebrates Grand Opening
Photo credit: FK Architecture Naples, FL – FK Architecture is pleased to announce the grand opening of Ekos at Allegro, an independent, affordable senior living facility the firm has designed. The grand opening will take place on November…
Clark Pacific Pledges Commitment to Low-Carbon Concrete in Alignment with White House Initiative to Cut Industry Emissions
Joins collective effort to decarbonize the concrete industry through innovation SACRAMENTO, October 22, 2024 – Clark Pacific, a leading provider of prefabricated systems transforming building design and construction, today announced its…
National Institute of Building Sciences Applauds Earthquake Resilience Legislation to Prepare Nation for Future Events
he Earthquake Resilience Act introduced by U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin would direct federal agencies to develop seismic design standards and guidelines for lifeline infrastructure (WASHINGTON, DC) – On the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta…
Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
The DC optimized system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs Canada’s first certified zero-carbon building, the evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park, is saving…
$80.5M Queens Municipal Garage wins DBIA National Award
The community space roofing is an extensive green roof, which means it sits on a platform above the actual structure below. The roof features pavers and several planters (a green ring) along the perimeter, as well as a grass and plant area with locally-originated…
Top Economist for Cement and Concrete Industries Reveals 2025 Construction ForecastÂ
Predicts The Fed’s recent interest rates cut could be just the beginning of a downward trend Washington, D.C. — Ed Sullivan, the Chief Economist and Sr. Vice President of Market Intelligence for the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — which…
U.S. DOT Awards $5 Million Research Initiative for Novel Cement Development
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $5 million in research funding to Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT). This partnership between U.S. DOT and Rutgers University…
