National Institute of Building Sciences Joins Giving Tuesday with New Donor Program Supporting Public Benefit and Building Innovation
WASHINGTON, DC, November 25th, 2025—The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced today that it will participate in Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025, as part of its expanded donor program aimed at accelerating building innovation for the public benefit. This marks the first time the federally chartered nonprofit will join the global Giving Tuesday movement, which inspires millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. “Building innovation is A...
NEU Releases Important Resource, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, November 25, 2025 – NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the release of a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D, LEED AP. This guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture decisions that designers, engineers, contractors, and policymakers make at the project...
ABB unveils Ability™ BuildingPro to accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation in smart and sustainable buildings
Connects monitors and controls building systems through on-site intelligence and cloud connectivity Includes BuildingPro Vision and Edge Series to deliver real-time supervision, control, and secure data integration Empowers building owners, operators, and system integrators to monitor, control, and optimize performance in real time – across a single building or entire portfolios ABB today announced the launch of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, a cybersecure integration platform designed...
Durable Concrete Emerges as Critical Tool to Avoid Membrane Failure in Tunnel Construction
Waterproofing admixtures can provide 100-year durability for infrastructure and mixed-use projects serving transportation, pedestrians, utilities, sewage VANCOUVER, BC (November 19, 2025) – As global tunnel construction accelerates to support growing transportation, utility, and urban infrastructure demands, project owners are scrambling to repair leaks due to membrane failure and finding that such complex projects may be more expensive than originally drawn up with basic materials. A rece...
Schenkel Shultz Completes Cross Prairie K-8 School
Orlando, FL – November 18, 2025 – Schenkel Shultz, a leading Central Florida architectural and interior design studio, is pleased to announce the completion of Cross Prairie K-8 for the School District of Osceola County. Designed to meet the demands of rapid growth in the District, the new 152,525 sq.ft. school prioritizes high performance, energy efficiency and a compact footprint to optimize both functionality and space. Drawing inspiration from the intricacies of origami, the three-story...
Video: Rebuilding Nepal with Dr. Kit Miyamoto
Miyamoto International is on the ground conducting structural assessments to fast-track recovery. The Hilton, designed by its team in 2016 as Nepal’s first building with advanced seismic dampers, remains largely structurally sound despite extensive fire damage. Across the city, we’re supporting assessments and reconstruction for both heritage and high-rise buildings. Our Kathmandu-based team brings deep technical expertise and decades of experience in Nepal. Learn more: https://miy.to/np...
Draft AISC Code of Standard Practice Now Available for Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 303 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be finalized in 2027. This draft introduces the term “character of work” and integrates the term throughout the standard. It also proposes updates to clarify the responsibilities for the design of member reinforcement. The draft will be avai...
Schenkel Shultz and University of North Florida Break Ground on New Student Success Center
Orlando, FL – October 23, 2025 – Today, Schenkel Shultz, a Central Florida architectural and interior design studio, along with University of North Florida (UNF) leadership, Ajax Building Company and City of Jacksonville officials, broke ground on the new Student Success Center. Schenkel Shultz was selected earlier this year to design the university’s newest project. Projected to open in 2027, the $40 million project will support UNF’s commitment to strategically growing its student populat...
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York Power Authority, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announce $25 Million in Planned Energy Efficiency Improvements
Groundbreaking Ceremony on October 15, Photo by Brian Rodriguez City-Funded Investment will Upgrade Gallery Lighting and Control Systems at The Met, the Most Visited Art Museum in the U.S. NEW YORK— Officials from the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) today announced a nearly $25 million energy efficiency project to equip the Museum with state-of-the-art sustainable lig...
ZIN in No(o)rd Named 2025 Best Tall Building Worldwide by the Council on Vertical Urbanism
© Jaspers-Eyers Architects – 51N4E – L’AUC – Photography Philippe Van Gelooven Award-winning projects redefine the future of cities, demonstrating global shift to sustainable vertical urbanism Chicago—The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU)—formerly known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)—has named ZIN in No(o)rd, located in Brussels, Belgium, the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2025. The recognition was announced at the organization’s annual international con...
Video: New Roundabout Under Construction at McIver and Old Florence Roads in Darlington County
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