Central Italy Earthquake Journal – Day 3 - Miyamoto International DAY 3 Early in the morning we drive towards Amatrice, but many roads are closed due to landslides and bridge damage, and access is restricted since the rescue operations are still ongoing.…
Reporting from Italy Earthquake: Watch Video
CENTRAL ITALY – Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has promised that Italy will build back differently after Wednesday’s quake, which hit Central…
Placido Domingo Opens Atkins-Designed Dubai Opera in the UAE
The Atkins-designed Dubai Opera opens with a sold out performance by Placido Domingo on 31 August 2016. Described in the international press as “the…
ACEEE Presents 2016 Champion of Energy Efficiency in Buildings Awards
Pacific Grove, California, August 24, 2016 : The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) presented three Champion of Energy Efficiency awards last night at its 19th biennial Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. The awards recognize…
The Man Who Saved the Skyscraper
In December 1965, the psychic Jeane Dixon made a prediction: Chicago’s John Hancock Center would come tumbling down. The astrologer and syndicated columnist had risen to fame after predicting the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and now she foresaw the…
From Roof to Foundation: Consult an Expert When Selecting Appropriate Waterproofing System for Any Structure
St. Louis, MO - Severe weather can cause extensive damage to a structure's roof, foundation, interior and more if not properly waterproofed. Waterproofing plays an extremely important role in protecting every aspect of a structure's construction. Knowing which…
CSU Health and Medical Center Tops Outs
Fort Collins, Colo. – The Colorado State University Health and Medical Center held a topping out celebration to recognize the halfway point of construction with the placement of the final structural steel beam. Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) and…
Marshall University Weisberg Complex Awarded LEED(R) Gold Level of Certification
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University announced today that its Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex has been awarded LEED® Gold level of certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by…
Engineering the Olympic Games in Rio
On August 5, 2016, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro for the opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics. It will be three weeks of intense competition and inspiring performances from the world’s top athletes. As it draws near, we look at how the city is…
Idaho Falls and Nampa Facilities Earn Top 25 Score for Quality in NPCA’s Plant Certification Program
IDAHO FALLS -- NAMPA, Idaho – Two Oldcastle Precast Idaho facilities, Idaho Falls and Nampa, received the 2015 Quality Merit Award for outstanding commitment to quality from the National Precast Concrete Association in recognition for scoring in the top…
