A Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)-led research has been honored with an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Charles Pankow Award for Innovation. The project was also funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES).
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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Off-site Construction Council (OSCC) has released the results of its research into software utilization, showing heavy use in mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) and structural concrete and steel realms.
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The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) developed new measurement and data analysis techniques that could improve the performance of solar cells.
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A new standard will help those using wires in prestressed reinforced concrete ensure bonding quality. The soon-to-be published ASTM test was inspired by the assessment of concrete railroad ties that used indented prestressing wires.
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The Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly indicator of construction spending for non-residential building projects, climbed 0.5 percent to 126.1 in February. The increase was the third consecutive month-to-month gain, as a one percent pickup by commercial planning reports overcame a slight 0.1 percent decline by institutional planning.
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Worldwide network infrastructure company CommScope asked 600 building professionals from the United States and Europe about wireless networks, with two-thirds considering it an essential feature for employees.
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The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is searching for projects for its 2016 Brick in Architecture Awards. The competition honors outstanding, innovative, and sustainable architecture in 10 categories.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) conducted a survey examining the impact of basic demographics, such as race, ethnicity, and gender in the architecture profession.
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Results from CSI's 2016 national election ballot are in, and include Ellen Crews, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, being named president-elect.
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is hosting Summit of the Americas in Washington, D.C., which will focus on construction and facilities management. Panel discussions on public-sector assets and project controls will be indepth.
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