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U.S. DOT Awards $5 Million Research Initiative for Novel Cement Development

September 25, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $5 million in research funding to Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT). This partnership between U.S. DOT and Rutgers University…

Next Edition Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Comment

August 19, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) is now available for public review…

Cement Industry Outlines Decarbonization Plans at White House Concrete Innovation Summit

July 19, 2024 - in News, Structural components

Portland Cement Association and six member companies provide insight into sustainability innovations and critical next steps   (Washington, DC, July…

PCA-led Project to Receive $2.4 Million from EPA to Upgrade Environmental Data Provided by Cement and Concrete Industry

July 16, 2024 - in News, Projects, Structural components

Program Will Help Advance Industry Efforts Toward Net Zero (Washington, D.C. July 16, 2024) — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents America’s cement manufacturers, will receive…

Swiss Steel Group publishes white paper on high-strength spe-cial steels for high-tech applications

July 11, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

Swiss Steel Group is pleased to announce the publication of its new white paper entitled "High-strength special steels for high-tech applications". This comprehensive document highlights the latest developments and innovations in speciality steels designed…

Swiss Steel Group relies on precise data for sustainable steel production from scrap

July 8, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

Emmenbrücke / Witten July 2024 - Swiss Steel Group, one of the market-leading producers of steel on the electric arc furnace route, emphasises the importance of precise data in sustainable steel production. With over 2.2 million tonnes of scrap processed…

14 XXL monopiles readied for installation with efficient movements and specialized equipment

July 5, 2024 - in News, Structural components

First 14 XXL monopiles manufactured in Spain by the JV Navantia Seanergies-Windar Renovables were transported with flexible site planning and heavy lifting equipment  As offshore wind turbines continue to grow, bespoke engineering solutions are needed…

Swiss Steel Group supplies Green Steel Stainless+ for complete-ly stainless steel

June 26, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

Swiss Steel Group has successfully launched Green Steel Stainless+.  A new variant of completely stainless steel that meets the highest ecological standards.   This innovative solution demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and the protection…

Certification Standard on Complex Protective Coating Systems Available for Public Review

June 3, 2024 - in Buildings, Structural components

CHICAGO - A draft update to the standard Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems, a joint standard developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Association for Materials Protection…

AISC Launches Fabricator Sustainability Program to Drive Green Projects

CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction’s new Sustainability Partner Program is a win for specifiers, fabricators, and--of course!--the environment. “Few people recognize that structural steel fabricators are the key player for a project’s…