Rice husk and recycled newspaper may be the eco-friendly insulation material of the future
Scientists develop an insulation material made of rice husk and cellulose; an eco-friendly mix based on materials often considered waste Building is an energy, plastic, and emissions intensive sector. Using environmentally friendly materials might pave the way towards reducing its carbon footprint. Now, researchers have tested the suitability of a mix of rice husks and cellulose – both materials that otherwise would end up in landfills or garbage incineration plants – as a building material....
Webcor White Paper Outlines How General Contractors Can Add Value to Wayfinding in Large Public Facilities
Effective wayfinding reduces end users’ stress and frustration. Webcor’s wayfinding expertise can help ensure hassle-free journeys for passengers, patients, and other public facility users San Francisco, California | November 28, 2023 – The general contractor’s role in the wayfinding dimension of a public facility project is often understated. In fact, builders that grasp the intricacies of wayfinding can significantly influence the end user’s journey through the facility. Too often, wayfi...
Billion-dollar lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility coming to British Columbia
Stantec-designed facility will support growth of high-performance rechargeable battery manufacturing across Canada MAPLE RIDGE, BC- TSX, NYSE: STN Bringing advanced manufacturing and hundreds of jobs to British Columbia, E-One Moli Energy is building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in the province. The CAN $1 billion project will create up to 350 new jobs and secure over 100 existing positions. Stantec, a global leader in industrial architecture and sustainable design and...
Houston's City Council Approves Adoption of the 2021 International Codes
The implementation of the 2021 I-Codes will go into effect in 2024 Houston, Texas – On October 25, 2023, the Houston City Council voted to adopt the latest International Code Council’s 2021 International Codes® (I-Codes). In mid-2022, the City of Houston launched the Construction Code Modernization Project to help improve the safety and resiliency of buildings within the community. Recommendations from four task groups and a coordinating committee were presented to the Houston City Council. T...
Governor Hochul Announces Installation of 6,500 Energy Efficient LED Lights at One World Trade Center
New York Power Authority Also Replaces Nearly 1,700 LED Fixtures at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Upgrades Result in Energy Cost Savings and Emissions Reductions Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lights throughout One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the United States. NYPA also partnered wi...
Polyethylene Pipe Grades Discussed in New technical Document
Covers Performance Requirements and Details Comparisons IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the publication of a new document that provides the technical basis for comparing PE 100-RC to PE4710 pressure pipe. Called PPI TN-68, Historical Review of the PE 100-RC Concept – How PE4710 Compares to PE 100-RC, it will provide a perspective on the Slow Crack Growth (SCG) resistance requirements for the PE 100-RC designation in comparison with the North American...
Developing carbon-negative cementitious materials, giving new life to ‘unusable’ waste
ROLLA, Mo. – A Missouri University of Science and Technology research team was recently awarded $2.5 million in funding to find new ways to turn waste products into supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) – plus use those materials to store carbon permanently in concrete. “Years ago, SCMs were used as a cheap option to replace some Portland cement and also have a stronger and more durable concrete mixture,” says Dr. Hongyan Ma, Francisco Benavides Scholar and associate professor of civil...
Applying Spray Foam Insulation On and Around Plastic Pipes
Figure 1: The first layer of SPF insulation is stopped when it reaches the pipe (left), just barely touching or encasing it. After sufficient cooling time, the second layer of SFP insulation is sprayed over the pipe to the required thickness (right). New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas - A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials h...
Polyglass Roof Restoration Saves Nautical Towers From Extensive Water Damage
Deerfield Beach, FL - The Nautical Towers, an iconic high-rise condominium boasting panoramic beach views and unique architectural design, recently faced a significant challenge with its rooftop. The building's striking exterior concealed a troublesome issue - water ponding on the rooftop due to poor drainage and inadequate design, resulting in repeated water intrusion and compromising both the building's integrity and the residents' comfort. To address this critical problem, Perkins Roofing,...
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023's Best Tall Building Worldwide
New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago - The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower, in Sydney. Winners were also announced in five regional categories, five height categories and a dozen other functional categories (a complete list of categories and winners appears below) at the organization’s annual...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
