Polyglass First to Secure CAL FIRE Approval for Low-Slope Roofing Systems ahead of WUI 2025
Deerfield Beach, FL – Polyglass USA, a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Conference, scheduled for March 27-29, 2025, hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) at the Kansas City Convention Center. Polyglass will be exhibiting at Booth 230, where attendees can explore the latest advancements in fire-resistant roofing technology designed to slow the spread of flames and...
Draft AISC Seismic Provisions Available for Public Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 341 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition. The new draft includes updates to the seismic width-to-thickness limits for braces and columns, revised design requirements for special truss moment frames, and changes to the detailing requirements for base connections...
Georgia Tech PhD Student Receives AISC Young Professional Award
CHICAGO - Hannah Kessler, a PhD student at Georgia Tech, has an exciting year ahead of her. Kessler is the 2025 recipient of the AISC Education Foundation’s Reidar Bjorhovde Outstanding Young Professional Award. She intends to become a structural engineering faculty member after completing her PhD this spring. Kessler holds a bachelor’s and master of science in civil engineering from Clemson University. "In addition to Hannah's impressive record of academics, leadership, teaching, and rese...
EPA’s Transportation Regulation Rollbacks Would Cause Lasting Economic Harm
On Wednesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin issued a statement announcing the agency will weaken two federal vehicle emissions standards impacting both cars and trucks (Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles). In response, CALSTART President and CEO, John Boesel, issued the following statement: “For decades, strong federal vehi...
Ewing Township Breaks Ground on New DIGroup Architecture-Designed Senior & Community Center
Vince Myers, co-founding principal and president of DIGroup Architecture (left), and Scott Hoffman, principal (right), stood alongside Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, Township Council members, and community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ewing Township Senior & Community Center in Mercer County, N.J. Photo Credit: Julie Willmot, Ewing Township Five-Alarm Fire Claimed Original Center Three Years Ago EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ewing Township officials, community leaders and local...
EcoVadis confirms Swiss Steel Group's environmental and social performance with the Gold Medal
Emmenbrücke - Swiss Steel Group, a leading global supplier of special long steel, has been awarded the gold medal by EcoVadis, the renowned platform for sustainability assessments of global supply chains. This is a significant improvement on last year's silver medal and underlines the company's consistent commitment to environmentally friendly production, social responsibility and ethical business management. With this award, the Swiss Steel Group ranks among the top 5% of all companies ass...
Zekelman Industries Announces Key Leadership Changes to Guide Company’s Future Success, Innovation, and Expansion
CEO Barry Zekelman to transition a portion of current responsibilities to new president Mickey McNamara; Tom Muth promoted to president of pipe and tube CHICAGO (March 17, 2025) — Zekelman Industries, the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and an innovator in integrated real estate development, is updating its leadership structure to better position the company for future growth opportunities. Barry Zekelman will continue his role as CEO and will remain...
Esri UK joins forces with STEM Learning to train more teachers in GIS
New courses help teachers in the north gain new skills in latest geospatial technology Esri UK has partnered with STEM Learning to provide GIS training courses for teachers in the north of England for the first time. The courses will enable teachers to use the latest geospatial technology in lessons and give students aged 11 to 18 new skills and unlock exciting careers. The new programme will take place at the National STEM Learning Centre in York and be delivered by Esri UK’s schools te...
Canadian company samdesk wins Innovation Award at Esri Partner Conference
From left to right: Danny Spillmann, Corporate Director, Global Business Development, Esri; Tiffany Menchaca and Steve Dirks, Senior Account Executives, Public Sector, samdesk; Jack Dangermond, Esri President; Jason Breukelman, Director, Strategic Alliances, Esri Canada; Fiona Hatfield, Business Partner Manager, Esri Canada; Richard Cooke, Corporate Director, Global Business Development, Esri; and Thomas Fair, Director, Esri Partner Network Samdesk real-time crisis alerts integrated with...
Applications Now Open for FK Architecture’s Annual Robert and Joanne Koch Scholarship for Architecture Students in Central Florida
Dedicated to fostering growth and equity in the architecture space across Central Florida, FK Architecture is pleased to once again announce the Robert and Joanne Koch Scholarship for Architecture. Robert, co-founder of Fugleberg Koch, and his late wife Joanne's commitment to the field is reflected in this $1,500 merit-based scholarship, which is awarded annually to one outstanding Central Florida student. This student must continue their studies at an accredited institution within Central Flori...
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