American Concrete Institute Launches ACI 323 PLUS — Digital Subscription To Low-Carbon Concrete Code
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the release of ACI 323 PLUS, an annual digital subscription that provides interactive access to ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. This new subscription, built on the ACI PLUS Platform, delivers an interactive experience optimized for performance on desktop and laptop computers. Designed to enhance how users engage with the Code, ACI 323 PLUS includes: Interactive in...
American Concrete Institute Releases New Joint Standard With Post-Tensioning Institute
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (4/22/2025): The American Concrete Institute (ACI), in collaboration with the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), proudly announces the joint release of ACI/PTI CODE-320-25: Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary in PDF format. This new code provides minimum requirements and guidance for the materials, design, and detailing of post-tensioned concrete buildings and, when applicable, nonbuilding structures. ACI/PTI CODE-320-25 was developed thro...
The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Achieves Impressive Sustainability Results
From left to right, NOENMCC employees—Rodney Williams, Project Manager-Capital Project Delivery; Donna George, Operations Manager- Environmental; Linda Baynham, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility—and Zack Henley of AECOM Hunt pose with the Convention Center’s Environmental Leadership Program Award. Environmental Leadership Program Award Recognizes the Convention Center for Record-breaking Recycling Rate on a Building Renovation Project NEW ORLEANS – New Orl...
Georgia Tech Opens Landmark Atrium in City of Peachtree Corners’ Curiosity Lab
Partnership with Curiosity Lab amplifies hands-on research opportunities and continues bridging academic learning and industry collaboration PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. – April 21, 2025 – Peachtree Corners – one of the nation’s first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – proudly opened the doors of the first Georgia Tech Atrium today, signaling an exciting leap forward for research, collaboration and engagement. Developed as a premier hub for advanced learning and ex...
Draft AISC Code of Standard Practice Available for Public 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 of the standard includes a new section addressing projects with sustainability requirements in Section 1, new requirements for what to include in approval documents in Section 4, and updates to the treatment of...
FK Architecture Celebrated Groundbreaking of Orlando Affordable Housing Community, The Enclave at Canopy Park
WINTER PARK, FL, – FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch Company, is pleased to announce the start of construction on The Enclave at Canopy Park, a multimillion-dollar affordable housing community located at 4475 S. Rio Grande Avenue in Orlando. A ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking took place on April 14 and featured representatives from FK Architecture, the developer Archway Partners, other project collaborators, financing partners, and community leaders in attendance. Orange County Mayor Jer...
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Announces Release of New Joint Structural Precast Concrete Code with ACI
CHICAGO– The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), in collaboration with the American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the release of ACI/PCI CODE-319-25: Structural Precast Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. This highly anticipated code provides essential guidance for the materials, design, and detailing of structural precast concrete buildings and nonbuilding structures. The publication of ACI/PCI CODE-319-25 completes a key tenet of the PCI Strategic Plan which the PCI...
Ntu Singapore Scientists Create ‘Fungi Tiles’ With Elephant Skin Texture To Cool Buildings
Building on this proven insulating property, the NTU team worked with bioSEA to add a bumpy, wrinkly texture to the tile, mimicking an elephant’s ability to regulate heat from its skin. Elephants do not have sweat glands and rely on these wrinkles and crevices on their skin to regulate heat. Proof-of-concept shows promise as a sustainable passive cooling solution A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed ‘fungi tiles’ t...
Protecting PEX from Effects of Artificial Lighting Explained in New PPI Document
Recommended setback distance between artificial light source (non-LED) and PEX pipe/tubing in a typical residential or light commercial setting. Image courtesy of PPI. New PPI TN-72 Describes Safe Installation Practices for Commercial and Residential Lighting IRVING, Texas - March 25, 2025 - The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has published a new technical document that provides recommended installation practices for PEX piping exposed to indoor artificial lighting. PPI TN-72 “Potential...
Draft Structural Stainless Steel Specification Posted for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 370 will supersede the 2021 version and is anticipated to be finalized later this year. This draft of the standard includes proposed updates to the proportioning of pin-connected members, a change to the determination of design thickness for tubes and other sections, and revised inelastic design requirem...
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