More Than 600 People Visit 2nd Annual Union Construction Trades Fair More Than 600 People Visit 2nd Annual Union Construction Trades Fair July 28, 2023 CHICAGO – What a difference a year makes! At last year’s inaugural event, 200 participants came to CISCO’s Union Construction Trades Fair, held at the Chicago-based … Continue reading →See …
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Tampa Convention Center undergoes largest reno in history The recently completed largest renovation project in the history of the Tampa Convention Center (TCC)—projected at $38 million—includes a series of capital improvements to better accommodate conferences and conventions held in the Tampa Bay region. The post Tampa Convention Center undergoes largest reno in history appeared first …
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Washington mass timber library unites divided communities; achieves sustainability A public library in La Conner in Skagit Country, Washington, achieved the goal of uniting two Indian Tribal Communities, while the cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure of the library contributed to the project’s sustainability outcomes. The post Washington mass timber library unites divided communities; achieves sustainability appeared …
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To be specific Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) interviewed Priscilla Lee on the impact earning a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification in the beginning of 2020 has had on her career. The post To be specific appeared first on Construction Specifier. See Original Article CSI news and notes Get ready to become a master of change …
AIA opposes federal design mandates; urges support for Democracy in Design Act The American Institute of Architects (AIA) strongly opposes any federal mandates on architectural design styles and other forms of artistic expression in light of the new design bills. AIA argues these impositions restrict architectural creativity, peer review, and community involvement in the process. …
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Ground breaks on Central Texas’s Class A industrial development project Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) recently broke ground on a 14.9-ha (37-acre) industrial facility located less than a kilometer (mile) from Interstate 35 in Round Rock, Texas. The post Ground breaks on Central Texas’s Class A industrial development project appeared first on Construction Specifier. See …
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JoistRite® by MarinoWARE® offers high strength-to-mass ratio and efficiency MarinoWARE® brings solutions to market for the steel framing industry. JoistRite® is a specially designed, patented, cold-formed steel joist section that has one of the highest strength-to-mass ratios of any structural material in the market today. The post JoistRite® by MarinoWARE® offers high strength-to-mass ratio and …
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Waterproofing testing: A new industry standard set Several decades ago, GCP Applied Technologies (GCP) modified the ASTM D 5385 test method to test the hydrostatic pressure resistance performance of a pre-applied waterproofing membrane with a breach in the membrane. This test method has become an industry standard and is called the ‘lateral water migration resistance …
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Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture The Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library amalgamates Greek Revival architecture and New England design sensibilities in a contemporary aesthetic and layout to create a visual marker for the neighborhood. The post Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture appeared first on …
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Luxury horse barn in Florida touted world’s largest 3D printed building Claimed to be the world’s largest 3D printed building, a luxury horse barn in Wellington, Florida, has been printed by the Florida-based Printed Farms using the 3D printing firm, COBOD’s BOD2 construction 3D printer. The post Luxury horse barn in Florida touted world’s largest …
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