ASTM award goes to roofing expert, CSI member

November 20, 2015

Rob Haddock, a CSI member and the head of both Metal Roof Advisory Group Ltd. and S-5! Metal Roof Innovations Ltd., received the Carl G. Cash Award from ASTM International’s Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing.

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Design-build projects honored by DBIA

November 16, 2015

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) celebrated excellence in design-build by awarding projects from across the country. During the Design-Build Conference and Expo awards dinner in Denver, Colorado, DBIA’s panel of industry experts named 26 winners of National Award of Merit in 10 categories.

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Proposed ASTM test method to measure smoothness of concrete

November 16, 2015

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Subcommittee E06.21 has suggested a new test method to help minimize the confusion in quantifying texture value at the concrete surface.

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U.S. construction starts predicted to rise to $712 billion in 2016

November 9, 2015

Dodge Data and Analytics released its ‘2016 Dodge Construction Outlook,’ which forecasts a six percent increase in American construction starts next year to reach $712 billion.

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AIA launches new contract documents

November 9, 2015

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released nine new contract documents, including a new owner/consultant agreement and administrative forms for design-build projects. C103-2015 establishes expectations between an owner and consultant on a project.

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Group calls for papers on electrostatic discharge

November 9, 2015

The Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Association is requesting abstracts for technical papers covering the effects of ESD, electrical overstress (EOS), and static electricity. The papers will be presented at the 38th Annual Symposium on EOS and ESD Effects from September 8 to 16 next year in Anaheim, California.

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Sports facility builders celebrate 50th anniversary at technical meeting

November 2, 2015

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) is holding its 2015 technical meeting from December 4 to 8 in Scottsdale, Arizona, where it will host special events for its 50th anniversary. The trade association is involved in the design, construction, and supply of materials for athletic facilities.

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Architecture firms fight climate change by signing China accord

November 2, 2015

The China Exploration and Design Association–Architecture Branch (CEDAAB) and Architecture 2030 hosted a meeting for international and Chinese architecture firms to sign the China Accord.

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AIA: Design firms achieving carbon reduction targets

November 2, 2015

An American Institute of Architects (AIA) report found the majority of architecture firms involved in the AIA 2030 Commitment initiative reached carbon reduction goals. Firms part of the voluntary initiative commit their practice to advancing AIA’s goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.

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New York’s biggest construction expo heading to Manhattan

October 26, 2015

The inaugural New York Build 2016, a construction trade show organized by business research company Oliver Kinross, will be held in Manhattan at the Javits Center on March 7 and 8.

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