CHICAGO - The latest version of the Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI/AISC N690-24) is now available at aisc.org/standards. This version supersedes the 2018 edition and is derived from the 2022 Specification for…
Ntu Singapore Scientists Create ‘Fungi Tiles’ With Elephant Skin Texture To Cool Buildings
Building on this proven insulating property, the NTU team worked with bioSEA to add a bumpy, wrinkly texture to the tile, mimicking an elephant’s ability…
Protecting PEX from Effects of Artificial Lighting Explained in New PPI Document
Recommended setback distance between artificial light source (non-LED) and PEX pipe/tubing in a typical residential or light commercial setting.…
Draft Structural Stainless Steel Specification Posted for Public Review
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…
AWS Releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – The Standard for Welding Terminology
New and Updated Industry Terms Reflect Welding’s Changing Landscape Description: AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – The latest welding terminology standard from AWS is now available. This updated reference includes new terms for additive manufacturing and nondestructive…
Draft AISC Seismic Provisions Available for Public Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 341 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as…
World premiere: H-UKR decarbonized cement 0% clinker from Hoffmann Green receives a Technical Approval (ATEc)
Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux, March 10, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. CET: Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies (ISIN: FR0013451044, Ticker: ALHGR) (“Hoffmann Green Cement” or the “Company”), an industrial player committed to the decarbonation of the construction…
Five Steel Groups Pledge Support for Steel Tariffs, Applaud Actions
WASHINGTON, DC – Five organizations representing the American steel industry today wrote to President Trump to express strong support for restoring 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and eliminating the exclusion process for that tariff program. The American…
AISC Releases Design Guide for Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings
CHICAGO - There can be plenty of surprises when renovating an existing building. The American Institute of Steel Construction is making life easier with a brand-new one-shop stop for anyone working on a steel building: Design Guide 16, Assessment and Repair…
Draft AISC Code for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Public Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 313 will supersede the 2021 version. AISC anticipates finalizing…
