New Industry Report Predicts U.S. Will Need 1 Million Tons of Cement for AI Infrastructure by 2028
WASHINGTON, D.C.: A report released today by the American Cement Association’s (ACA) market intelligence team predicts the U.S. will need approximately 1-million metric tons of cement to construct data centers that will house Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology over the next few years. Data centers are typically built with high volumes of concrete due to their unique design considerations. Analysts also found that over the past decade, inflation-adjusted spending on data centers has gro...
Western Specialty Contractors Waterproofs, Restores Curtain Walls at Vue Sarasota Bay Luxury Condo High-Rise
ORLANDO, FL (June 12, 2025) – Western Specialty Contractors – Orlando, FL Branch Office recently completed waterproofing and façade repairs as part of ongoing maintenance at Vue Sarasota Bay luxury condominium in Sarasota, FL. Built in 2017 at 1155 N Gulfstream Ave., the 18-story high-rise features 12-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows with sophisticated waterfront views of the bay. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities, including: 24/7 concierge and 16/7 valet, resort-style pool and spa, fitness...
10-Story Steel-Framed Building to be Put to the Test on UC San Diego Earthquake Simulator
Tara Hutchinson, a professor in the UC San Diego Department of Structural Engineering, is the lead researcher on a series of tests on a 10-story, cold-formed steel-framed building at the UC San Diego outdoor earthquake simulator. Photos: David Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Photo and video gallery on Flickr 10-story cold-formed steel-framed building will soon be put to the test on an earthquake simulator at the University of California San Diego to see how well it can w...
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Warren County [NJ] Library Branch features DIGroup Architecture-Designed Physical-Space Experiences
The Catherine Dickson Hofman (CDH) Branch of the Warren County Public Library. ~ Photo Credit: Nicholas Venezia Building Expansion Incorporates Area’s Scenic Surroundings Blairstown, NJ [June 11, 2025] – The Catherine Dickson Hofman (CDH) Branch of the Warren County Public Library has welcomed the community back with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and re-opening preview of its newly renovated and expanded 9,800-SF space, which included a 5,800-SF addition. The sweeping +$7M in upgrades,...
Ulster County Emergency Communications Center breaks ground in New Paltz, NY
The new, 16,350-square-foot, one-story Ulster County Emergency Communications Center will replace the existing facility, which is too small to efficiently handle the needs of the growing county of 183,000 residents. The new building will house a 3,500-square-foot 911 call center, referred to as the Public Service Answering Point (PSAP), a 3,600-square-foot emergency operations center (EOC), which will serve as the county's headquarters for responding to all natural and man-made disasters, a 975-...
Earl Monroe Basketball School Tops Out in the Bronx
Developer Pillar Property Management, ESKW/Architects, IMC Architecture, JV Construction & Consulting, CityScape Engineering and Brisa Builders Join Former NY Knick John Wallace, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, School Leadership and Students to Celebrate the Traditional Topping-out for the $35 Million Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School in the Bronx The Bronx, NY– School leadership, students, former NY Knick John Wallace, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the p...
Draft AISC Certification Standard Available for Review and Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Standard for Certification Programs (AISC 207) is now available for limited public review and comment. This review covers proposed changes introduced since the last public review in January 2025. AISC expects to release an updated version of AISC 207 later this year; it will supersede the 2023 edition. The draft will be available as a free download at aisc.org/publicreview between May 9 and June 8, 2025. If you’d prefer to review a hard...
Self-Healing Materials Market to Build on Success in the Construction Industry
Author: Dr Conor O'Brien, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Every year, industrialized nations lose approximately 3% of GDP due to issues associated with material corrosion and degradation. In particular, damage to concrete structures and infrastructure, ranging from small cracks to complete failure, can lead to severe disruptions, and repairs can incur significant expense. But what if damaged concrete had the ability to self-heal microcracks before they could propagate into larger-scale...
NEU’s Validation/Verification Program Begins Assessing Environmental Claims
[Farmington Hills, Mich, April 30, 2025] – NEU, leader in the global concrete industry in advancing reduced-carbon concrete technologies, begins its Third-party Validation/Verification Program. This initiative provides an independent, impartial assessment of environmental claims for technologies focused on reduced-carbon cement, concrete, and related solutions. With the surge in technological developments addressing carbon emissions in construction, the need for credible and verifiable enviro...
Lawrence Group-Designed Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton
(ST. LOUIS, MO, April 29, 2025) St. Louis’ original Angad Arts Hotel designed by Lawrence Group has joined the Hilton portfolio under Hilton’s Collection Brand, Tapestry Collection by Hilton – a portfolio of more than 150 independent hotels with original, vibrant personalities that encourage guests to enjoy off-the-beaten-path destination experiences. The Angad Arts Hotel was the first boutique hotel in the world where guests could book their luxury accommodations not only by room type but al...
Video: New Roundabout Under Construction at McIver and Old Florence Roads in Darlington County
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