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Protect Your Structure with Simple “7 C Strategy for Cost-Effective Preventative Maintenance”

April 26, 2024 - in Buildings

(St. Louis, MO) “Cost-effective”, “Preventative” and “Maintenance” are all common buzzwords used in the construction industry, and while the terminology is understood, few really understand how to make “cost-effective preventative maintenance”…

New AISC/SJI Design Guide Details Rain Loads and Ponding

April 16, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO – The American Institute of Steel Construction and the Steel Joist Institute have teamed up to create a comprehensive reference volume for rain…

New 34,000-square-foot Church Designed by STV Opens in Argyle, Texas

April 16, 2024 - in Buildings, News

DALLAS, TX – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today celebrated…

AMLI Residential Releases Results of 2024 Sustainability Living Index

April 12, 2024 - in Buildings

Austin’s new AMLI Branch Park is certified at LEED Platinum®, one of AMLI’s 49 LEED® certified communities.   Survey shows year-over-year demand for sustainable living is strong CHICAGO — The leading U.S. developer of sustainable apartment communities…

French school becomes first project completed in Stora Enso’s new automated coating line

April 11, 2024 - in Buildings

Image: ©forma6   The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France becomes the first project completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The production line is levelling up the protection for mass timber against…

MBH Architects Designs Sweet Izzy: Bringing Cape Cod Charm to Denver’s Cherry Creek Neighborhood

April 11, 2024 - in Buildings

Sweet Izzy, Photo courtesy of MBH Architects   MBH Architects, renowned for its expertise in innovative design solutions, was tapped by Sweet Izzy, the first and only completely plant-based ice cream shop on Cape Cod, MA, to recreate the essence of their…

Roofing Alliance Releases New Heat Stress Research – Available Now!

April 8, 2024 - in Buildings

Important safety information surrounding rooftop heat stress joins NRCA bookstore offerings. (Rosemont, IL) — The Roofing Alliance unveils a new training course and report on heat stress in roofing. The Heat Stress for Roofers Training Course and Final Report…

Building’s Market Value Can Grow Simply Due to Energy Efficiency Solutions: Sweden’s Case Study

April 5, 2024 - in Buildings

Sweden leads Europe in revolutionizing CO2 emission reduction and energy efficiency through smart energy solutions, resulting in increased property value. Building energy efficiency experts comment on innovations all commercial properties should employ. April…

U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment

April 4, 2024 - in Buildings, News

Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration   April 3, 2024 (Washington, DC) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading…

All 50 States Give Environmentally Conscious Cement the Green Light

April 3, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

Every state department of transportation and the District of Columbia now permit the use of portland-limestone cement    Washington, D.C., April 2, 2024 -- The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, commends…