Montroy DeMarco Architecture-designed U.S. Headquarters Office of SOCOTEC in Manhattan Receives LEED CI v4 Platinum Certification
The highlight of the suite is a centrally located, 2,000-square foot open space that serves as a co-working area, technical library, pantry, and event and presentation space. Photo by Ola Wilk Photography New York, NY – A newly completed, 11,000-square foot U.S. headquarters office of SOCOTEC, Inc. (formerly Vidaris, Inc.) designed by Montroy DeMarco Architecture (MDA), received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council. LEED Platinum is the highest level of certific...
AISI Updates Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has updated AISI S310, North American Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels. This standard, first published in 2013, provides design provisions for diaphragms consisting of profiled steel panels which include fluted profiles and cellular panel profiles. The diaphragm may be installed with or without insulation between the panels and supports, and may be supported by materials made of steel, wood or concrete. AISI...
Space and Building Management Software Converge with Digital Twins to Ignite a 29% CAGR Surge in Global Net-Zero Energy Buildings by 2027
The count of net-zero energy buildings worldwide will experience significant expansion in the coming years, according to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. Driven by climate imperatives, policy support, and maturing technologies, the market is forecasted to grow at a 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) through 2027. "With buildings accounting for over one-third of global energy consumption, the real estate sector is under mounting pressure to embrace net-ze...
Building Sustainably Requires Rethinking the Logic of How We Build
Abandoning the take-make-waste economy and transitioning into a circular one will be crucial to allow us to thrive in the future. Construction industry is one of the industries under heavy pressure to change: currently, the sector is very material intensive and contributes also significantly to carbon emissions globally. 1 When building in a future-proof way, it is not enough to change the materials but rethinking the logic of how we design, and build is needed. We should first consider reus...
Siemens’ Building X Expands Fire Safety Offering to Increase Transparency, Efficiency
Fire Apps dashboard: The live status on product maintenance, incidents or alarms can be reviewed easily. - New Building X offering enables remote monitoring and intervention, realtime notification, as well as efficient and predictive maintenance - The Fire Apps – Fire Manager, Fire Connect – and Fire API are now available on Building X, part of Siemens Xcelerator - Building X supports customers on their digital transformation and sustainability journey Siemens Smart Infrastructu...
Flinders’ new research building sets global standard for digital excellence
Flinders University has achieved a remarkable milestone for its Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB), the first medical institute in the world to earn a coveted ‘platinum’ rating from WiredScore for its cutting-edge digital capabilities. The $280m facility, slated to open in mid-2024, stands as the flagship of the broader Flinders Village development in southern Adelaide’s biomedical research precinct, driving a substantial $1.5bn in economic activity and creating 600 direct and 20,000...
New Model Specification Announced for Polypropylene Piping
More than 6,000 feet of PP-RCT piping was installed at the United States Air Force’s Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas for hot and cold potable water, non-potable HVAC heating and chilled water, plus condenser water. The pipe was selected for its greater pressure capabilities at higher temperatures than conventional PP materials. New Publication From PPI Provides Latest Specifications; Prevents Use of Outdated Information IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) ha...
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan
A photo taken of the inside of MSU's STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. Mass-timber beams and panels are integrated into and showcased throughout the building. Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings. By: Jack Falinski, falinsk2@msu.edu East Lansing, Mich. — To see the future of how buildings are constructed in both Michigan and the...
The International Code Council Releases 2024 International Codes
2024 International Codes are now available for order and preorder on the International Code Council website Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes) are now available for order in print and digital formats. As part of the Code Council’s digital transformation strategy to enhance the user experience, the updated I-Codes® have undergone substantial design and formatting changes, resulting in a revolutionary design that improves both readability and...
City and Development Partners Announce the Groundbreaking of Phase Two of The Peninsula, a 100 Percent Affordable Mixed-Use Development in the Bronx, NY
The Peninsula will bring 740 permanently affordable homes, 10,720 square feet of retail space, 52,300 community space, and 57,000 square feet of open space to the Hunts Point neighborhood BRONX, NY — Yesterday, Hudson Companies, Gilbane Development Company, MHANY Management Inc. (MHANY), in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and the New York City Housing Development Corpor...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
