AWS Releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – The Standard for Welding Terminology
New and Updated Industry Terms Reflect Welding’s Changing Landscape Description: AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – The latest welding terminology standard from AWS is now available. This updated reference includes new terms for additive manufacturing and nondestructive examination to support accuracy in welding documentation. Miami, FL: The American Welding Society (AWS) has released AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – Standard Welding Terms and Definitions Including Terms for Additive Manufacturing, Adhes...
Draft AISC Seismic Provisions Available for Public Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 341 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition. The new draft includes updates to the seismic width-to-thickness limits for braces and columns, revised design requirements for special truss moment frames, and changes to the detailing requirements for base connections...
Ewing Township Breaks Ground on New DIGroup Architecture-Designed Senior & Community Center
Vince Myers, co-founding principal and president of DIGroup Architecture (left), and Scott Hoffman, principal (right), stood alongside Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, Township Council members, and community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ewing Township Senior & Community Center in Mercer County, N.J. Photo Credit: Julie Willmot, Ewing Township Five-Alarm Fire Claimed Original Center Three Years Ago EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ewing Township officials, community leaders and local...
Five Steel Groups Pledge Support for Steel Tariffs, Applaud Actions
WASHINGTON, DC – Five organizations representing the American steel industry today wrote to President Trump to express strong support for restoring 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and eliminating the exclusion process for that tariff program. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and U.S. OCTG Manufacturers Association (USOMA) today sent a jo...
NYC Department of Buildings Selects Challenge Finalists to Complete Proof of Concepts
The Buildings Tech Lab (BTL) is thrilled to announce that eight innovative tech companies have been selected to collaborate with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) on “proof of concept” projects. These companies were selected from a pool of over 90 applicants after a review process driven by 28 senior DOB staff. During the eight-week “proof of concept” phase, the companies will work with DOB project managers to test their product capabilities and receive feedback on their value p...
Siemens to showcase innovative and sustainable building technology at ISH 2025
Siemens’ Desigo controllers transform buildings into high-performing assets - Highlights potential for system integrators, installers and original equipment manufacturers to drive sustainability impact for any building - Central innovations for small and mid-sized buildings will be Wireless Plug and Play Automation bundle and Connect Box IoT solution - Desigo system to be showcased as comprehensive building management system for high-performing buildings across industries ...
AISC Releases Design Guide for Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings
CHICAGO - There can be plenty of surprises when renovating an existing building. The American Institute of Steel Construction is making life easier with a brand-new one-shop stop for anyone working on a steel building: Design Guide 16, Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings. It’s where experts have gathered insights on common considerations for initial assessments as well as methods for detailed inspection, evaluation, and nondestructive examination. The design...
Draft AISC Code for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Public Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 313 will supersede the 2021 version. AISC anticipates finalizing it later this year. The latest draft standardizes terminology to match the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370). Additional editorial improvements clarify tolerances. The draft will be availa...
American Concrete Institute Expands ACI PLUS Platform with New Codes
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is excited to announce a significant expansion of the ACI PLUS platform, further solidifying its commitment to providing industry professionals with digital, interactive access to critical concrete codes and resources. This update includes the addition of ACI 319 PLUS and ACI 320 PLUS, along with major updates to ACI 318 PLUS and the recently rebranded ACI 562 PLUS Repair Subscription. The latest updates include: ACI 318 PLU...
Wilsonart Surfaces Transform the Most Sustainable Apartment Building in the World
3Zero3 in Seattle, is the world’s first net-zero residential high rise, meaning that the energy emitted by the building equals the energy produced by the building, resulting in a net-zero carbon footprint thanks to sustainable engineering and design practices. Designed by Seattle-based building technology company Sustainable Living Innovations, the muti-family high-rise features an extensive solar panel system on the roof, exterior walls and balconies. Low-energy heating and lighting keep uti...