Flinders’ new research building sets global standard for digital excellence
Flinders University has achieved a remarkable milestone for its Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB), the first medical institute in the world to earn a coveted ‘platinum’ rating from WiredScore for its cutting-edge digital capabilities. The $280m facility, slated to open in mid-2024, stands as the flagship of the broader Flinders Village development in southern Adelaide’s biomedical research precinct, driving a substantial $1.5bn in economic activity and creating 600 direct and 20,000...
New Model Specification Announced for Polypropylene Piping
More than 6,000 feet of PP-RCT piping was installed at the United States Air Force’s Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas for hot and cold potable water, non-potable HVAC heating and chilled water, plus condenser water. The pipe was selected for its greater pressure capabilities at higher temperatures than conventional PP materials. New Publication From PPI Provides Latest Specifications; Prevents Use of Outdated Information IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) ha...
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan
A photo taken of the inside of MSU's STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. Mass-timber beams and panels are integrated into and showcased throughout the building. Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings. By: Jack Falinski, [email protected] East Lansing, Mich. — To see the future of how buildings are constructed in both Michigan and the...
The International Code Council Releases 2024 International Codes
2024 International Codes are now available for order and preorder on the International Code Council website Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes) are now available for order in print and digital formats. As part of the Code Council’s digital transformation strategy to enhance the user experience, the updated I-Codes® have undergone substantial design and formatting changes, resulting in a revolutionary design that improves both readability and...
City and Development Partners Announce the Groundbreaking of Phase Two of The Peninsula, a 100 Percent Affordable Mixed-Use Development in the Bronx, NY
The Peninsula will bring 740 permanently affordable homes, 10,720 square feet of retail space, 52,300 community space, and 57,000 square feet of open space to the Hunts Point neighborhood BRONX, NY — Yesterday, Hudson Companies, Gilbane Development Company, MHANY Management Inc. (MHANY), in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and the New York City Housing Development Corpor...
Rice husk and recycled newspaper may be the eco-friendly insulation material of the future
Scientists develop an insulation material made of rice husk and cellulose; an eco-friendly mix based on materials often considered waste Building is an energy, plastic, and emissions intensive sector. Using environmentally friendly materials might pave the way towards reducing its carbon footprint. Now, researchers have tested the suitability of a mix of rice husks and cellulose – both materials that otherwise would end up in landfills or garbage incineration plants – as a building material....
Webcor White Paper Outlines How General Contractors Can Add Value to Wayfinding in Large Public Facilities
Effective wayfinding reduces end users’ stress and frustration. Webcor’s wayfinding expertise can help ensure hassle-free journeys for passengers, patients, and other public facility users San Francisco, California | November 28, 2023 – The general contractor’s role in the wayfinding dimension of a public facility project is often understated. In fact, builders that grasp the intricacies of wayfinding can significantly influence the end user’s journey through the facility. Too often, wayfi...
Billion-dollar lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility coming to British Columbia
Stantec-designed facility will support growth of high-performance rechargeable battery manufacturing across Canada MAPLE RIDGE, BC- TSX, NYSE: STN Bringing advanced manufacturing and hundreds of jobs to British Columbia, E-One Moli Energy is building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in the province. The CAN $1 billion project will create up to 350 new jobs and secure over 100 existing positions. Stantec, a global leader in industrial architecture and sustainable design and...
Houston's City Council Approves Adoption of the 2021 International Codes
The implementation of the 2021 I-Codes will go into effect in 2024 Houston, Texas – On October 25, 2023, the Houston City Council voted to adopt the latest International Code Council’s 2021 International Codes® (I-Codes). In mid-2022, the City of Houston launched the Construction Code Modernization Project to help improve the safety and resiliency of buildings within the community. Recommendations from four task groups and a coordinating committee were presented to the Houston City Council....
Governor Hochul Announces Installation of 6,500 Energy Efficient LED Lights at One World Trade Center
New York Power Authority Also Replaces Nearly 1,700 LED Fixtures at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Upgrades Result in Energy Cost Savings and Emissions Reductions Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lights throughout One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the United States. NYPA also partnered wi...
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