Seismic precast concrete research wins civil engineering award

March 28, 2016

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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Off-site construction group shares software survey data

March 28, 2016

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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ORNL method could provide solar power potential

March 18, 2016

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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New ASTM standard to help ensure bonding quality of wires in concrete

March 18, 2016

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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Dodge Momentum Index experiences slight increase last month

March 18, 2016

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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Global importance of wireless in buildings highlighted

March 11, 2016

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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Call for entries for architectural brick awards

March 11, 2016

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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Survey shows diversity issues in architecture

March 11, 2016

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 announced

March 7, 2016

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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Surveyors summit to focus on public-sector assets and project controls

March 4, 2016

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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