The project is a state-of-the-art building for collaborative research and is intended to support regional and global agriculture. The 82,437-square-foot building supports Washington’s $51 billion food and agriculture industry by providing a modern research…
New ACI Specifications for Concrete Construction
Plus: New ACI Field Reference Manual and New ACI University On-Demand Course FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute has released…
Stora Enso with “license to operate” for CLT in the North American market
Wooden buildings are on the rise in the US and Stora Enso is entering the market with its cross laminated timber (CLT) product complying with the International…
Latest Resource From the Steel Tube Institute Makes It Easy to Check Tolerances of Hollow Structural Sections
GLENVIEW, Ill., Nov. 19, 2020: The Hollow Structural Sections Committee of the Steel Tube Institute (STI) is introducing an updated technical guide, “Methods to Check Dimensional Tolerances on Hollow Structural Sections,” to help fabricators and service…
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces WSVF Subfloor Screw with Coating Approved for Use with Fire-Retardant-Treated Lumber
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today introduced the Strong-Drive® WSVF subfloor screw approved for use with fire-retardant-treated lumber. The WSVF joins the WSV family of…
Stantec-designed Straub Medical Center–Kahala Clinic & Urgent Care Opens for Outpatient Care
New 8,200-square-foot facility in Kahala community increases local access to critical care Honolulu, HI: Hawaii Pacific Health recently opened its new Straub Medical Center–Kahala Clinic & Urgent Care, an 8,232-square-foot facility at Kūʻono…
ACI Releases New Concrete Detailing Manual Including Downloadable CAD Files
Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, (November 6, 2020) – The American Concrete Institute has released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual. Previously updated in 2004, the 2020 edition of the ACI Detailing Manual includes many new updates and revisions, plus…
NIBS Rebrands Council to Focus on Building Information Management
The BIM Council will lead the development of U.S. information management standards and building processes (WASHINGTON, DC) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has rebranded the buildingSMART alliance to the Building Information Management…
New guidelines now available for businesses winterizing outdoor spaces
With the cold season approaching, businesses need to remember, safety-first, when creating outdoor spaces Washington, D.C.- As the world continues to navigate pandemic restrictions, many businesses have relied on outdoor seating spaces to continue serving…
New ASCE Publication Provides State-of-the-Practice for Wind Loads at Industrial Facilities
Reston, Va. – ASCE Publications latest committee report, Wind Load Design of Petrochemical and Other Industrial Facilities, Second Edition, provides general guidelines for the computation of wind loads at petrochemical and other industrial facilities. This…
