American Concrete Institute Announces New Position Statements
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – In support of the American Concrete Institute’s mission, ACI has recently published three new position statements. These position statements support policy positions along with state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. The Institute’s position statements are focused on advocacy efforts related to code development and adoption; and future statements may focus on other ACI programs, services, and activities. The new position statements includ...
Council Approves Centerpiece Development for Upcoming Trinity Mills Station
Carrollton, Texas – Carrollton City Council unanimously approved an agreement for a 125,000-square foot, six-story Class A office structure to serve as the marquee building within new Trinity Mills Station urban development. The City of Carrollton, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), The Integral Group, and Koa Partners signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) for the entire Trinity Mills Station on March 1, but Council’s approval at the Tuesday, April 7 meeting means planning for the first...
Autodesk BIM 360 Design Expands Global Collaboration Options with Europe Data Center
Autodesk BIM 360 Design, part of Autodesk Construction Cloud, continues to add critical features and services, including a new Europe-based data center offering for primary storage of product data, and a connection to Collaboration for Plant 3D. Used in more than 150 countries and supporting approximately 40,000 projects, BIM 360 Design helps architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals collaborate in real-time from anywhere, and within their own company or with different compa...
AIA task force launches tool for assessing COVID-19 alternative care sites
Tool is intended to assist non-healthcare design professionals with identifying alternative sites suitable for patient care. Washington - As communities across the country race to expand available hospital bed space in response to COVID-19, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) task force is providing a new tool for public officials to quickly identify buildings suitable to be adapted for patient care. The COVID-19 Alternative Care Sites Assessment Tool provides a checklist highlig...
Skanska rehabilitates Benjamin Franklin Bridge, USA, for USD 195 M, about SEK 1.9 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with Delaware River Port Authority to rehabilitate the Benjamin Franklin Bridge connecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Camden, New Jersey, USA. The contract is worth approximately USD 195 M, about SEK 1.9 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter 2020. The project includes the rehabilitation of an iconic suspension bridge encompassing over 1,100 meters (3,500 feet) from anchorage to anchorage, carrying seven lanes of traffic...
Global Focus on Renewable Energy Creates Tremendous Growth Prospects for Wind Turbine Materials
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – April 8, 2020 –The increasing demand for energy worldwide and traditional energy independence due to volatile oil prices is encouraging governments throughout the world to harness the potential of renewable energy, driving the global market for wind turbine materials. Expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%, the wind turbine materials market is likely to almost double, reaching $19.57 billion by 2026 from $10.76 billion in 2019. “With the increasing pop...
New Technical Document Addresses Suitability of CPVC Piping Systems For Commercial Building Applications
Available free on PPI’s website, TN-62 “Suitability and Fitness of CPVC Piping Systems for Commercial Building Applications” describes material advantages and capabilities that should be considered when designing CPVC systems for commercial plumbing and mechanical systems IRVING, Texas – April 8, 2020 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), has published a new guide related to the use of CPVC piping systems in commercial buildings. Available on PPI’s website, TN-62 “Suitability and F...
HDR’s Latest Experts Talk: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with Justin Merkel
OMAHA, Neb. — Fleet operators moving toward electrification can save a lot of money by investing in the correct infrastructure up front. In HDR’s latest Experts Talk, senior distribution engineer Justin Merkel details fleet operators’ options for infrastructure when electrifying their fleets. Working with utilities and using precise data will result in reduced electric demand, reducing infrastructure costs and future electric costs. “Understanding the rate structure of the electric u...
On World Health Day, a Look at Standards that Support Global Sustainable Sanitation Solutions
On World Health Day, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognizes the important role of international standards supporting improved global health and sanitation. With a suite of newly released videos, ANSI illustrates how two standards from the International Standards Organization (ISO) are helping to support sustainable sanitation solutions around the globe. ANSI is the U.S. member body to ISO. As the first international standard for “reinvented toilets,” ISO...
ACI Foundation Councils Announce New Vice Chairs
Farmington Hills, Mich. – New vice chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. John Hausfeld is the new vice chair of the Strategic Development Council. Hausfeld is the Vice President and Director at Baker Concrete Construction in Monroe, OH, and has over 30 years of experience in leadership roles in the concrete construction industry. He earned a BS in construction management, with a minor in business...
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