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From Roof to Foundation: Consult an Expert When Selecting Appropriate Waterproofing System for Any Structure

August 19, 2016 - in Buildings, Structural components

St. Louis, MO - Severe weather can cause extensive damage to a structure's roof, foundation, interior and more if not properly waterproofed. Waterproofing plays an extremely important role in protecting every aspect of a structure's construction. Knowing which…

CSU Health and Medical Center Tops Outs

August 12, 2016 - in Buildings

Fort Collins, Colo. – The Colorado State University Health and Medical Center held a topping out celebration to recognize the halfway point of construction…

Marshall University Weisberg Complex Awarded LEED(R) Gold Level of Certification

August 12, 2016 - in Buildings

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University announced today that its Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex has been awarded LEED® Gold level…

Engineering the Olympic Games in Rio

August 12, 2016 - in Buildings

On August 5, 2016, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro for the opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics. It will be three weeks of intense competition and inspiring performances from the world’s top athletes. As it draws near, we look at how the city is…

Idaho Falls and Nampa Facilities Earn Top 25 Score for Quality in NPCA’s Plant Certification Program

August 11, 2016 - in Buildings, Structural components

IDAHO FALLS -- NAMPA, Idaho – Two Oldcastle Precast Idaho facilities, Idaho Falls and Nampa, received the 2015 Quality Merit Award for outstanding commitment to quality from the National Precast Concrete Association in recognition for scoring in the top…

Skanska builds Women and Children’s Health Building in Delaware, USA, for USD 178M, about SEK 1.5 billion

August 4, 2016 - in Buildings

Skanska has signed a contract to build the new Women and Children’s Health Building for Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, USA. The contract is worth USD 178M, about SEK 1.5 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Skanska…

Cardno Conducts First-of-its-Kind Study of Chinese Laminate Flooring

July 27, 2016 - in Buildings

According to an independent Cardno study, although formaldehyde emissions from certain laminate flooring products may exceed the California emission standard when evaluated in enclosed test chambers, the use of these products are unlikely to result in acute…

Gilbane Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center

July 25, 2016 - in Buildings, Construction

Houston, Texas – Gilbane Building Company, a leader in construction services, joined several hundred community and civic leaders on July 14, 2016 to celebrate the much anticipated grand re-opening of the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in…

Tallest Wooden Building in the Netherlands to be Built in Amsterdam

July 25, 2016 - in Buildings, Structural components

Arup has been selected to develop HAUT, the highest wooden residential building in the world to date, counting 21 floors. We will work in partnership with Lingotto, Nicole Maarsen, TEAM V Architecture and Nederlandse Energie Maatschappij. The 73 metre high…

Structural Engineers Association of Illinois Announces 2016-2017 Officers and New Board of Directors

July 18, 2016 - in Buildings, News, People

Chicago, IL:  The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI), the leading association representing the structural engineering community of Illinois, is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 Officers and Board of Directors. The 2016-2017 Board Officers…