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The Complete Set of 2024 International Codes Is Now Available

September 17, 2024 - in Buildings

The International Codes are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction for the built environment are safe, sustainable and affordable   Washington D.C.– The International Code…

Katajanokan Laituri, new wooden landmark building in Helsinki, houses a hotel aiming to be the most sustainable one in Finland

September 11, 2024 - in Buildings

White wooden Katajanokan Laituri building is located in the heart of Helsinki, on the right of the Uspenski orthodox cathedral. Photo: Kalle Kouhia/ Anttinen…

A European research project develops an app that represents the energy data of a building in a 3D model thanks to BIM technology

September 11, 2024 - in Buildings, Technology

The SATO research project is also developing a cloud-based platform that stores indicators related to the energy performance of a building in real-time…

Next Edition Prequalified Connections Standard Available for Comment

September 10, 2024 - in Buildings, News

CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (AISC 358) is now available for public review and comment. ​The next edition of AISC 358, currently slated…

S&T researcher patents sensor that tracks movements in buildings and bridges

September 5, 2024 - in Buildings, News, Technology

Photo: Dr. Genda Chen. Photo by Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T.    ROLLA, Mo. – The smallest movements in building or bridge materials can cause big problems.    A researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology has been…

ASHRAE’s New Edition of Residential Energy Performance Standard Sets Bold GHG Reduction and IEQ Targets

September 4, 2024 - in Buildings

ATLANTA – ASHRAE has announced the release of the latest version of its leading residential energy performance standard, now titled ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.2, High-Performance Energy Design of Residential Buildings. This updated edition introduces groundbreaking…

Delta’s LEED Zero Energy Green Building Achieves Substantial Energy Savings with Amerlux’s Carisma LED Lighting System

August 28, 2024 - in Buildings, News

Delta’s LEED Zero Energy Green Building Achieves Substantial Energy Savings with Amerlux’s Carisma LED Lighting System | Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced today its LEED Zero Energy-certified…

Next Edition Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Comment

August 19, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) is now available for public review and comment. ​The next edition of AISC 370 will supersede the 2021 version and is anticipated to be finalized…

Montroy Andersen DeMarco Designs $10 Million, 60,000-square foot Vibrant Emotional Health Headquarters in Manhattan

August 9, 2024 - in Buildings

Montroy Andersen DeMarco (MADGI) designed Vibrant Emotional Health's national headquarters at 80 Pine Street in New York City's historic Seaport District. Vibrant's offices span 60,000 square feet of space across the 18th and 19th floors of the 23-floor building.…

Cement Industry Outlines Decarbonization Plans at White House Concrete Innovation Summit

July 19, 2024 - in News, Structural components

Portland Cement Association and six member companies provide insight into sustainability innovations and critical next steps   (Washington, DC, July 19, 2024) – The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, demonstrated…