Purdue University to Launch Trimble Technology Lab with Focus on Construction Management Technology
Innovative Lab Opens in Purdue's New Technology Hub WESTMINSTER, Colo. and WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.- Purdue University and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) are establishing a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction management technology. The lab is hosted by the School of Construction Management Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and will bring Trimble's industry-leading construction technologies into a dedicated learning environ...
AISC Releases End-Plate Moment Connection Design Guide
CHICAGO – Structural steel designers have a valuable new resource for the design of end-plate moment connections in AISC Steel Design Guide 39, End-Plate Moment Connections, which is now available at aisc.org/dg. "It's a great addition to the AISC toolbox of publications," said Cives Steel Corporation Chief Engineer Brian Volpe, PE, SE, LEED AP. "The team did a fantastic job unifying Design Guides 4 and 16 and adding the latest research." The new design guide, written by Virginia Tech’s Ma...
New York City Flagship Gym of International Fitness Brand 54D Opens in Manhattan
The training room contains several features that are emblematic of 64D’s training program and interior branding. A large steel cardio ramp that features yellow risers and sidewalls and a black ramp is the key feature of the space. Barbells are stored on custom designed millwork faced with black powder coated diamond plate steel. Black SofSURFACES duraSOUND rubber tiles with embedded yellow striping carry the branding across the floor. Punching bag rigging that was fabricated and assembled onsite...
AISI Seeks Cold-Formed Steel Research Proposals for 2024 Small Project/Fellowship Program
Proposals must be submitted to AISI by October 31, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council is seeking research proposals for its 2024 Small Project/Fellowship Program. Launched in 2014, AISI’s Small Project/Fellowship Program identifies and provides funding for research projects that will significantly impact the reliability, performance and cost-competitiveness of cold-formed steel products. The program provides a streamlined mechanism for AISI’s...
International Code Council Unveils 2024 International Plumbing Code and 2024 International Mechanical Code
2024 editions of the International Plumbing Code® and International Mechanical Code® will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes in 25 years Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council has announced the release of the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) from the forthcoming 2024 editions of the International Codes® (I-Codes). The 2024 IPC and IMC will be the first codes among the 2024 I-Codes to underg...
AISI Publishes Design Examples to Illustrate Updated Provisions in AISI S100
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D102-23, “Illustrative Examples for Provisions in AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S3-22.” The document provides a set of 22 design examples that illustrate updated provisions included in AISI S100-16(2020) w/S3-22, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (Reaffirmed 2020) with Supplement 3, 2022 Edition. The examples were developed using the software Smath Studio and c...
Latest Trends in Sustainable Construction and Green Building
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront, the construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices. The latest news articles from various sources highlight key developments in the field of green construction and their multifaceted impact on global efforts to mitigate climate change. Green Building Materials Market: A Drive Towards Sustainability The green building materials market is gaining momentum as sustainabil...
Hot in Here: Embracing Electrified Heating in Buildings
Summary DBRS Morningstar published a commentary discussing how electric heating can help in decarbonizing the economy. Key highlights include the following: -- Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022, with heat-related emissions accounting for 39%. Electrifying building heating with renewables is the key for future net-zero emissions. -- Electric heating is safer, provides significant public health benefits with zero emissions, and has a longer lifespan than g...
Introducing A.I. TIMBER: The Future of Sustainable Construction
Produced by nature… with a little help from A.I. CRA’s latest startup Maestro prototypes “A.I. Timber”, an innovative construction material that reduces waste by preserving the original shapes of the trees. Instead of sawing unique logs into standardized boards, Maestro uses A.I. to fit them together like puzzle pieces. The project’s first prototype is on display at an exhibition in Shanghai, China. SHANGHAI, CHINA - Maestro, a new construction-technology startup born out of the design and in...
AISC Releases Complementary Materials for the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction has released several new free resources to complement the hot-off-the-presses 16th edition of its Steel Construction Manual for download at aisc.org/16thedition. These additional materials include the v16.0 Manual Companion, v16.0 Shapes Database, v16.0H Historic Shapes Database, Basic Design Values Cards, and an Interactive Reference List. “These free, digital supplements allow us to share a vast amount of information easily,” said A...
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