The building sector contributes up to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions, thus it plays a vital role in mitigating climate change. Building with wood is a part of the solution, as wood is the only construction material that stores carbon. Wood products,…
MCI Technology Preserving War – Destructed Monument and Symbol of Croatian Independence!
After being used for construction and rehabilitation of the most famous structures in the world such as the Pentagon, Empire State Building and Burj Khalifa,…
Modine Offers Latest in Classroom HVAC Noise Reduction
Racine, Wis. – Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a leader in technology in the HVAC industry, has introduced the STUDY Package, an upgrade to…
Strong 2016 Housing Starts Increase Demand for Superior Walls Precast Foundations
New Holland, PA - A record-setting year of double-digit growth at Superior Walls serves as an indicator that the robust housing market will continue to expand in 2017. Led by unprecedented demand for precast concrete foundation systems in markets throughout…
Oldcastle Precast Supplies Retaining Wall System for PENNDOT’s Largest Project Ever
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (September 2016) – Oldcastle Precast, a specialist in manufacturing precast concrete components used in heavy highway and bridge construction, has supplied over 330,000-square-feet of The Neel Company’s Pennsylvania Department of Transportation…
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…
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…
Tallest Wooden Building in the Netherlands to be Built in Amsterdam
Arup has been selected to develop HAUT, the highest wooden residential building in the world to date, counting 21 floors. We will work in partnership with Lingotto, Nicole Maarsen, TEAM V Architecture and Nederlandse Energie Maatschappij. The 73 metre high…
BIM Scores at San Jose Earthquakes’ New Stadium
Designed to provide the best possible experience for Major League Soccer fans, Avaya Stadium is among the world’s most technically and structurally advanced stadiums. By Edgar Enchano When flying into the San Jose International Airport, you can’t help…
Structural Solutions: Helping Structural Engineering Students Benefits All
There are many ways to have a positive impact on the next generation of structural engineers. This is important, because they will face significant challenges to improve infrastructure while competing in a global market with constant change and ever-increasing…
