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Purdue University to Launch Trimble Technology Lab with Focus on Construction Management Technology

September 22, 2023 - in Buildings, News

Innovative Lab Opens in Purdue's New Technology Hub WESTMINSTER, Colo. and WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.- Purdue University and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) are establishing a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction…

AISC Releases End-Plate Moment Connection Design Guide

September 21, 2023 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO – Structural steel designers have a valuable new resource for the design of end-plate moment connections in AISC Steel Design Guide 39, End-Plate…

New York City Flagship Gym of International Fitness Brand 54D Opens in Manhattan

September 11, 2023 - in Buildings, News

The training room contains several features that are emblematic of 64D’s training program and interior branding. A large steel cardio ramp that features…

AISI Seeks Cold-Formed Steel Research Proposals for 2024 Small Project/Fellowship Program

September 8, 2023 - in Buildings, Structural components

Proposals must be submitted to AISI by October 31, 2023  WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council is seeking research proposals for its 2024 Small Project/Fellowship Program. Launched in 2014, AISI’s Small…

International Code Council Unveils 2024 International Plumbing Code and 2024 International Mechanical Code

September 1, 2023 - in Buildings

2024 editions of the International Plumbing Code® and International Mechanical Code® will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes in 25 years  Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council has announced the release…

AISI Publishes Design Examples to Illustrate Updated Provisions in AISI S100

September 1, 2023 - in Buildings, News, Structural components

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D102-23, “Illustrative Examples for Provisions in AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S3-22.” The document provides a set of 22 design examples that illustrate updated provisions…

Latest Trends in Sustainable Construction and Green Building

August 28, 2023 - in Buildings

In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront, the construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices. The latest news articles from various sources highlight key developments in the…

Hot in Here: Embracing Electrified Heating in Buildings

August 24, 2023 - in Buildings, Energy, News

Summary DBRS Morningstar published a commentary discussing how electric heating can help in decarbonizing the economy. Key highlights include the following: -- Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022, with heat-related emissions accounting…

Introducing A.I. TIMBER: the Future of Sustainable Construction

August 22, 2023 - in Buildings, Structural components

Produced by nature… with a little help from A.I. CRA’s latest startup Maestro prototypes “A.I. Timber”, an innovative construction material that reduces waste by preserving the original shapes of the trees. Instead of sawing unique logs into standardized…

AISC Releases Complementary Materials for the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual

August 17, 2023 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction has released several new free resources to complement the hot-off-the-presses 16th edition of its Steel Construction Manual for download at aisc.org/16thedition. These additional materials include the…