USGBC Applauds Final Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 6, 2024 — The Biden Administration, perhaps more than any previous administration, recognizes the enormous role that buildings play in our lives and our environment. USGBC has been pleased to collaborate with the White House and Department of Energy in this effort, and we were thrilled to work with the Biden Administration during Greenbuild to announce plans to create a new national definition of a zero-emissions building. This is the future of buildings, and the defi...
Certification Standard on Complex Protective Coating Systems Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft update to the standard Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems, a joint standard developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of this standard will supersede the version published in 2010 under the designation AISC 420-10/SSPC-QP 3. This update intends to bring the standard in line...
AISC Launches Fabricator Sustainability Program to Drive Green Projects
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction’s new Sustainability Partner Program is a win for specifiers, fabricators, and--of course!--the environment. “Few people recognize that structural steel fabricators are the key player for a project’s sustainability,” said AISC Director of Sustainability and Government Relations Max Puchtel. “Fabrication itself accounts for less than 8% of structural steel’s cradle-to-gate carbon footprint, but a fabricator’s procurement responsibility...
Milestone Reached at the $15M Congregation Bais Kosov in Brooklyn
The 5,000-square foot sanctuary worship area, designed without columns or other obstructions, will feature a holy ark, 20-foot high coffered ceiling, stone tiles and high-quality millwork fabricated in Israel. Rendering courtesy of IMC Architecture IMC Architecture, Elevated Interiors and Contractor Triple J&R Reach Major Construction Milestone of Completing Base Building for the $15 million Congregation Bais Kosov Shul in Brooklyn Interior construction proceeds towards completion in...
The International Code Council Releases 2021 International Codes in Spanish
Spanish editions are now available in print and digital formats Washington, D.C.– The International Code Council’s 2021 International Codes® (I-Codes) are now available in Spanish, in both print and digital formats. This release marks a significant step forward in promoting safety, accessibility, and innovation within the global construction industry. The 2021 Spanish editions of the I-Codes help facilitate the understanding of building safety provisions for Spanish-speaking communities a...
Unlocking Creativity: Arcadis Unveils Miami Office in The Plaza Coral Gables
Arcadis has just completed its Miami office, located at the heart of The Plaza Coral Gables. Dedicated exclusively to Arcadis' architecture and urbanism team, this 7,500-square-foot space is a fusion of artistic brilliance, cutting-edge technology, and environmental responsibility, setting a new standard for the future of workplace design. Arcadians at the firm’s Miami office dreamed of relocating to digs that would function for work but feel like a resort with South Florida flair. “Lear...
DIGroup Architecture Rehabilitates Carnegie-Era Libraries into Vital Resource Hubs in Philadelphia
Paschalville Library Exterior Rendering Philadelp (Photo Courtesy: DIGroup Architecture) Improvements create a safe, accessible and reimagined inviting place for community residents of all ages Philadelphia, Pa., / New Brunswick, NJ – For DIGroup Architecture (DIG), built-heritage conservation – more commonly referred to as rehabilitative architecture – has become a prevailing focus across Greater Philadelphia. While working in cooperation with Rebuild Philadelphia, the firm’s tw...
Building Safety Month Gives a Glimpse into the World of Building Safety Professionals
Week Three of the Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign spotlights how building safety professionals make a difference in their communities Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council’s 44th annual Building Safety Month campaign continues into its third week with insight into the roles and responsibilities of building safety professionals. These professionals enforce code compliance to empower and educate partners to embrace and integrate safety standards in their work and perfor...
Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Limited Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is now available for limited public review and comment. This edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version, and it is anticipated to be finalized this year. The scope of this public review includes revisions to some requirements for steel-plate composite structural elements as well as an updated provision for quality assurance documentation. The draft...
American Concrete Institute Releases 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN (May 1, 2024) The American Concrete Institute has released the 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with over 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. The ACI Collection features ACI 318 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” AC...
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