Free Online Training for Linemen Available from Steel Utility Pole Coalition
CENTENNIAL, CO – With social distancing and stay-in-place measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many lineman schools have closed, making traditional training avenues impossible. But students and journeyman/apprentice linemen can continue their instruction with complimentary remote and online resources from the Steel Utility Pole Coalition (SUPC). The free-to-use “Essential Lineman Training: Working with Steel Utility Poles” course was initially developed to assist with the minimal le...
2020 International Bridge Conference UPDATE
Due to the COVID-19, the 2020 IBC has been postponed until the fall. New dates are coming soon. For updates, please visit our website https://eswp.com/bridge/bridge-home/ As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, we have been considering the impact this pandemic will have on the 2020 International Bridge Conference (IBC) with a keen focus on keeping our stakeholders safe and healthy. Currently there is strong direction from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Contro...
CFSEI to Host Webinar on "Design Considerations for Cold-Formed Steel Light Frame Diaphragms" on April 9, 2020
Washington, DC — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Design Considerations for Cold-Formed Steel Light Frame Diaphragms” on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs. The webinar will cover the basic design of cold-formed steel light frame diaphragms as envisioned in the provisions articulated in AISI S100-16, North...
American Concrete Institute Announces ACI 318-19 Building Code On-Demand Course
Attendees can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new on-demand learning course to focus on ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” covers the major changes in the 2019 edition of ACI 318-19. All major changes in this edition of the code are presented and discussed. This includes major changes centered around the top...
2020 CFSEI Expo is Canceled Due to Concerns Related to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, DC - The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has canceled the 2020 CFSEI Expo due to concerns related to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. CFSEI issued this announcement: On behalf of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the CFSEI Executive Committee, the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 CFSEI Expo scheduled for May 19-20 in Tampa, Florida due to concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision was made in the best interests of all att...
Vectorworks Design Summit Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Undoubtedly, there’s been a lot to process lately with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). For anyone who missed our announcement on Friday, here’s what you should know about the 2020 Vectorworks Design Summit. From the beginning, we have been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation regarding COVID-19. During these uncertain times, one constant remains. Our first priority will always be the health and safety of our customers, partners, and employees. After careful consideration we have made...
DFI and ICOG to Host International Conference on Grouting and Deep Mixing February 2022 in New Orleans
Call for Abstracts Open Hawthorne, N.J.: Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the International Conference Organization for Grouting (ICOG), are hosting the 6th International Conference on Grouting and Deep Mixing, February 13-16, 2022, at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. Abstracts (300 words or less) for original technical papers and panel sessions are being accepted until Monday, May 4, 2020. All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings and...
GLAD about lifting – spread the word
Take part in GLOBAL LIFTING AWARENESS DAY – #GLAD2020 – on 9 July 2020. The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is proud to be involved in GLOBAL LIFTING AWARENESS DAY on 9 July 2020. LEEA invites its members to take to social media and spread the word about raising standards throughout the global lifting industry and to end user markets, using the #GLAD2020 hashtag. “GLAD on 9 July will be a very important day for the global Lifting Industry,” says LEEA CEO Ross Moloney. “...
Announcing ACI Virtual Committee Days Following Cancellation of ACI Concrete Convention
To be held online March 28-April 2, 2020 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Following cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, the American Concrete Institute has transitioned its popular spring convention into ACI Virtual Committee Days. To be held online from March 28-April 2, 2020, the ACI Virtual Committee Days will allow the important technical work of the Institute to move forward. In partnership with ACI committee chairs, the American Concrete Institute has w...
AISC Cancels 2020 NASCC: The Steel Conference Due to Coronavirus Threat
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) announced today that it is canceling the 2020 NASCC: The Steel Conference, which had been scheduled for April 22-24 in Atlanta. “Just as the design community and construction industry turns toward AISC for reliable information and advice on steel design and construction, we turn to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for health information and advice on dealing with the coronavirus,” said Scott Melnick, AISC’s senior vice pr...
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