Earlier this month, ASTM International published its revised ASTM F2170, Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes. The updated standard reduces the mandatory wait period before obtaining official, documentable results from an in-situ relative humidity (RH) moisture test performed in concrete...
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Construction on a much-anticipated building in the Miami area has passed the halfway point. Located in Hollywood, Florida, the guitar-shaped hotel is part of a $1.5 billion expansion project at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
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Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is inviting submission for its 2018 awards, which showcase and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and companies in the industry. The awards will be presented at DFI’s 43 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations to be held from October 24 to 27 at Anaheim, California.
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Multidisciplinary firm Design Form Architecture (DFA) has released a proposal for the redevelopment of Pier 40 at New York City’s Hudson River Park. The plans, which take into account the anticipated sea-level rise in the area, consist of a mixed-use complex for housing, commerce, and recreation.
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The CSI Academy is holding a one-and-a-half-day conference on risk management from April 26 to 27 at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago. The event features two tracks of focused educational content—Project Conception and Project Execution.
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Lotus Equity Group has plans to develop America’s largest mass timber office building as part of the Riverfront Square redevelopment project in Newark. Designed by Michael Green Architecture (MGA), the first commercial building in the project will create up to 46,452 m2 (500,000 sf) of Class A office space.
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The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) and the Masonry Veneer Manufacturer’s Association (MVMA) released the fifth edition of the Installation Guide and Detailing Options for Compliance with ASTM C1780 for Adhered Manufactured Stone Veneer. The updated publication includes improvements to information and guidance on design and construction of adhered...
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The Cold-formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is accepting entries for its annual awards program, recognizing outstanding and innovative cold-formed steel (CFS) framing projects, as well as individuals whose contributions have advanced the industry. This year’s recipients will be announced at the 2018 CFSEI Expo, held at the Wyndham San...
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According to the Spring 2018 Forecast Quarterly Report, nonresidential building starts in the United States will drop by 1.6 percent in 2018. However, the decline can be attributed to a response to some major project initiatives from 2017. Further, Construction—both residential and nonresidential—is expected to rise by five percent...
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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–T.Y. Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that the $50M transformation of Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, is nearing completion. TYLI was retained by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) for a...
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