Test your mettle: Steel awards nominations open

November 5, 2014

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is looking for steel-framed building projects to compete in its 2015 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS2) Awards program

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ASTM working on flashing standard

November 5, 2014

A proposed new ASTM International guide—ASTM WK46735, Guide for Evaluating the Variables that Can Increase the Durability of an Installed Flashing Assembly—aims to define ‘durable flashing’ and create a level playing field for flashing manufacturers.

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CSI endorses EJCDC construction series

November 5, 2014

CSI has announced its endorsement of the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) Construction Series (C-Series) documents. The move is the most recent in a long series of the institute’s endorsements of EJCDC documents.

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NAPA: Asphalt paving cooler, greener path

November 5, 2014

Asphalt pavement mixes are increasingly employing recycled materials and energy-saving warm-mix technologies. According to a recent survey of mix producers, nearly a third of all asphalt pavement mix production—was used during the 2013 construction season.

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Steel joist awards open for entrants

October 21, 2014

The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) is accepting entries for its annual design awards, with the winning companies awarded a $2000 scholarship to their chosen school for engineering or architectural students.

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Low-vision design guidelines up for review

October 21, 2014

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Low Vision Design Committee (LVDC) has released a new draft of Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment for public review until November 10.

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Winners announced for ASHRAE student design competition

October 21, 2014

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE’s) student design competition challenged participants to envision a two-story research and design development facility. Winners were named in three categories.

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U.S. tall wood building prize up for grabs

October 21, 2014

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a $2 million Tall Wood Building Prize Competition, following a funding initiative announced by the Obama Administration and the U.S. forestry industry through the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and Binational Softwood Lumber Council (BSLC) earlier this year.

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International demolition conference ready to explode with excitement

October 21, 2014

The World Demolition Summit takes place on November 6 at Amsterdam’s NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, bringing demolition contractors from across the planet to the Netherlands.

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ORNL finding new potential with 3D printing

October 21, 2014

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have demonstrated a way to control the structure and properties of 3D printed metal components with precision far beyond conventional manufacturing processes.

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