Western Specialty Contractors Experts Say Maintaining Educational Facility Facades Just as Important as Maintaining Their Interiors
(St. Louis, MO) It’s back to school time and facility managers are busily preparing their buildings’ classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias and other interior spaces for the rush of students returning from summer break. Obviously, an important task, but how much consideration is given to ensuring that the building’s exterior façade is also ready? The façade restoration experts at Western Specialty Contractors stress that maintaining the exteriors of educational facilities is just as important as...
Taylor Announces the Release of a Fluid Viscous Damper Design Manual
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY - Taylor Devices, Inc. would like to formally announce the release of their first ever comprehensive Fluid Viscous Dampers design manual. “In the civil engineering field, high capacity fluid dampers have transitioned from defense related structures to commercial applications on buildings and bridges subjected to seismic and/or windstorm inputs. Because fluid damping technology was proven thoroughly reliable and robust through decades of Cold War usage, implementation on c...
Autodesk Integrates BuildingConnected with PlanGrid to Streamline Workflows Between Preconstruction and Field Teams
Building on momentum of product consolidation, new Autodesk integration instantly pushes critical preconstruction data from BuildingConnected to PlanGrid, saving time and reducing mistakes San Rafael, CA – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced it has integrated BuildingConnected bid management solutions with PlanGrid technology, enabling the seamless transfer of data from preconstruction to the building process. The integration allows construction project managers to automaticall...
Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill Creating New State DOT Office
A transportation bill signed into law on Aug. 6 by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) (seen above) will, among other things, create a new office within the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; an office responsible for “facilitating” faster delivery times for infrastructure projects. The bill, 2019 Wisconsin Act 18: Creates a new office within the Wisconsin DOT to focus on “innovative program delivery” to streamline project delivery times, promote efficiency, and facilitate design-bui...
Missouri Creates $50M Transportation Cost-Share Program
A new “cost-share” program created by the Missouri General Assembly this year provides $50 million to the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Department of Economic Development to build “partnerships” with local entities in support of local road and bridge projects. [Above photo by the Missouri DOT] The Governor’s Transportation Cost-Share Program provides financial assistance to public and private applicants for public road and bridge projects, matching up to 50 percent...
API Issues New Standard to Further Worker Safety and Protection of the Environment
WASHINGTON – Today, the American Petroleum Institute issued a new technical report to aid oil and natural gas companies in selecting the right materials for bolting, a key to safe and reliable operations. “Proper selection of bolting materials used in oil and natural gas exploration and production is vital to the safety of workers and protection of the environment. API’s new standard provides guidance for proper material selection for this critical component of our industry’s operations,” s...
American Concrete Institute Announces ACI 318-19 Building Code Seminar Dates for 2019
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” seminars will feature face-to-face interaction with highly recognized speakers, and attendees will receive a free copy of the ACI 318-19 code and presentation handouts. The new ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete contain...
CIRCOR International Features R.G. Laurence On/Off Valves for Hazardous Conditions
TAMPA, FL –CIRCOR International, a worldwide manufacturer of valves for the power generation, industrial, marine and oil and gas markets for over a century, features high-quality R.G. Laurence on/off control valves for applications demanding rapid opening and sealed closure. ATEX-certified and Factory Mutual-approved R.G. Laurence valves offer reliable performance in high temperature and extreme service conditions. R.G. Laurence 2500 series two-way globe-type piston valves are operated by an...
Hill International Consolidates Eastern Europe Presence With new Local Roads Improvement Project in the Republic of Moldova
PHILADELPHIA and BUCHAREST, Romania - Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today it has been selected by the World Bank to provide Construction Supervision Services for the Local Roads Improvement Project in the Republic of Moldova. As a member of an international consortium, Hill will provide Contract Administration, Engineering, and Financial Supervision services for civil works contracts of the regional and local roads improvement works...
Intermodal Cargo up 10.5 Percent in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Intermodal cargo continues its powerful rise at the Georgia Ports Authority, achieving 10.5 percent growth in July. Over the past three years, the Port of Savannah has grown its rail volume by 35.4 percent, completing more than 507,000 intermodal lifts in the fiscal year that ended in June. "We're moving containers from ship to outgoing rail in less than 24 hours at the Port of Savannah," said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. "That world-class service is why we're capturing...
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