CFSEI Virtual Expo 2021 to be Held May 18-20
Registration is open at www.cfsei.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host the CFSEI Virtual Expo 2021 on May 18-20 in a format featuring Zoom and Slack technologies. The Expo will include 12 live webinars as well as announcements of the CFSEI Design Excellence and Creative Detail Award winners and the John P. Matsen Distinguished Service Award winner. Participants can earn up to 12 continuing education credits. The webinars will begin on May 18 and c...
GSSI to Highlight StructureScan Mini XT at World of Concrete 2021
GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be showcasing its StructureScan™ Mini XT all-in-one concrete inspection GPR system at the in-person World of Concrete, to be held on June 8-10, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Booth W753. Also on display will be the Palm XT miniaturized GPR antenna for the StructureScan Mini XT and the industry-leading compact UtilityScan® GPR system. Visitors to the booth can see demos of all...
WSP USA Partners with EcoChallenge: Drawdown in Recognition of Earth Month
The WSP team placed third in the 2019 and 2020 Drawdown EcoChallenges. NEW YORK, April 8, 2021 — From April 1–30, WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, will participate in the Earth Month EcoChallenge: Drawdown for the fourth year in a row. In the 2020 EcoChallenge competition, 127 WSP team members from 39 offices joined together to participate in this sustainability-focused initiative. Hosted by EcoChallenge.org (formerly Northwest Earth Institute),...
NFPA releases Construction Site Fire Prevention Program Manager Online Training, announces webinar panel focused on building under construction safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) launched a new Fire Prevention Program Manager Online Training Series today to help the building industry understand and adopt the strategies defined in NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, which calls for a fire prevention program and a designated manager to enforce safety onsite. The topic will also be discussed by a panel of industry experts during an Addressing Fire Safety Challenges During Co...
Vectorworks, Inc. Invites Users to its First Virtual Open House on April 21
Registration is open globally for Vectorworks Open House, allowing users to connect with Vectorworks developers Columbia, MD — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will host its first-ever Open House for all users on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. This interactive virtual event will provide customers in the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment design industries the opportunity to meet the minds behind the software, ask questions of product experts and d...
WSP USA Joins VoLo Foundation, Climate Action Leaders in Launching 2021 Florida Climate Week
Convening environmental, sustainability and resilience advocates to explore regionally specific climate change issues and opportunities across the Sunshine State. JUPITER, FLORIDA — Florida Climate WeekSM, a free virtual forum scheduled for April 19-23, will bring together organizations and individuals driving action on climate change, including WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. The event is being developed and hosted by the nonprofit VoLo Foundati...
Registration Open for DFI’s SuperPile ‘21 June 23-25 in Philadelphia and Online
Hawthorne, N.J. - Registration is open for SuperPile ‘21, a piling design and construction conference being hosted by DFI in partnership with ADSC. The 15th annual conference is taking place June 23-25, 2021, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, and online. The theme of the conference is The Spirit of Innovation, showcasing the revolutionary spirit and rich history of Philadelphia, innovative new piling methods and advanced technologies, and the energy and enthusiasm of the DFI community....
Registration Open for International Deep Mixing Conference Online in June
Hawthorne, N.J. : Registration is open for Deep Mixing 2021 — Best Practice and Legacy being held as an all-online workshop in three consecutive weeks in June each lasting two days, and 2-3 hours per day – June 1 & 3, June 8 & 10, June 15 & 17. Topics include deep mixing and mass mixing by mechanical means with and without fluid energy (hybrid mixing). Each day of the conference will be presented in a workshop format including keynote lectures, featured presentations, research and detailed d...
Simpson Strong-Tie Launches National Contest to Find the Best Pergola Design Project Designed with Its Pergola Planner Software™
Pleasanton, Calif. — Pergola designers and outdoor living space aficionados, get ready. Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is searching for the best pergola design in the country. Open to everyone, the Simpson Strong-Tie® Pergola Planner Software™ Design Your Perfect Pergola Contest pits entrants against each other to see who can design the best pergolas using the free, web-based Pergola Planner Software™ from Simpson Strong-Tie. The win...
Tune in for the Forge Prize decision--live on YouTube
CHICAGO - The Forge Prize finalists may soon find themselves $10,000 richer--and the judging will take place live on YouTube next Wednesday from 11:00 am - 12:30 p.m. CST at youtube.com/AISCsteelTV! For the second year in a row, the American Institute of Steel Construction will share their inspiring visions with the whole AEC community by streaming their final jury presentations live on YouTube. "Last year's judging was a fascinating look at a conversation between young designers and our e...