AISI Publishes Design Examples to Illustrate Updated Provisions in AISI S100
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D102-23, “Illustrative Examples for Provisions in AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S3-22.” The document provides a set of 22 design examples that illustrate updated provisions included in AISI S100-16(2020) w/S3-22, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (Reaffirmed 2020) with Supplement 3, 2022 Edition. The examples were developed using the software Smath Studio and c...
Latest Trends in Sustainable Construction and Green Building
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront, the construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability and eco-conscious practices. The latest news articles from various sources highlight key developments in the field of green construction and their multifaceted impact on global efforts to mitigate climate change. Green Building Materials Market: A Drive Towards Sustainability The green building materials market is gaining momentum as sustainabil...
Hot in Here: Embracing Electrified Heating in Buildings
Summary DBRS Morningstar published a commentary discussing how electric heating can help in decarbonizing the economy. Key highlights include the following: -- Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022, with heat-related emissions accounting for 39%. Electrifying building heating with renewables is the key for future net-zero emissions. -- Electric heating is safer, provides significant public health benefits with zero emissions, and has a longer lifespan than gas...
Introducing A.I. TIMBER: The Future of Sustainable Construction
Produced by nature… with a little help from A.I. CRA’s latest startup Maestro prototypes “A.I. Timber”, an innovative construction material that reduces waste by preserving the original shapes of the trees. Instead of sawing unique logs into standardized boards, Maestro uses A.I. to fit them together like puzzle pieces. The project’s first prototype is on display at an exhibition in Shanghai, China. SHANGHAI, CHINA - Maestro, a new construction-technology startup born out of the design and in...
AISC Releases Complementary Materials for the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction has released several new free resources to complement the hot-off-the-presses 16th edition of its Steel Construction Manual for download at aisc.org/16thedition. These additional materials include the v16.0 Manual Companion, v16.0 Shapes Database, v16.0H Historic Shapes Database, Basic Design Values Cards, and an Interactive Reference List. “These free, digital supplements allow us to share a vast amount of information easily,” said A...
Cities Leading the Way on Bird-friendly Building Policies
Building collisions are a leading cause of mortality for wild birds, including this Blackpoll Warbler, in the United States. Photo by Viveca Morris. (NEW HAVEN)—A new report published by the Law, Ethics and Animals Program at the Yale Law School (LEAP) and American Bird Conservancy (ABC) reveals how local laws and policies are speeding up protections for birds, such as the Blackpoll Warbler, from deadly building collisions. The first-of-its-kind report, “Building Safer Cities for Birds:...
Available Wednesday: 16th ed. Steel Construction Manual updated for 2023 with the latest AISC standards
We've upgraded your go-to steel reference with: New 50 ksi steel design tables Properties and dimensions for 210 new HSS shapes Revised and expanded discussion of prying action New and revamped tables for design of double-angle connections, single-plate connections, single-angle connections, and shear end-plate connections New section on the design of simple connections for combined forces Updated discussion on the chevron effect, as well as new information and a new table on...
S&T awarded $1.4 million from Army Corps to develop AI-based program for 3D printing concrete
ROLLA, Mo. – A Missouri University of Science and Technology research team led by Dr. Kamal Khayat has been awarded $1.4 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop an artificial intelligence program that will determine the best locally-available materials for 3D-printed concrete. This technology will allow the Army Corps to more quickly 3D print concrete structures without relying on the delivery of large amounts of construction materials. “By harnessing the power of AI, our...
Silverstein Properties And Parx Casino Reveal The Avenir At 514 Eleventh Avenue In Midtown, Manhattan
NEW YORK – Silverstein Properties, a national real estate investment, development, and management firm, today announced plans to develop the Avenir, a hotel, casino, entertainment, and residential complex on vacant land on Manhattan’s far West Side. The 1.8 million square foot project will be located on 92,000 square feet of undeveloped land at 41st Street and 11th Avenue, just north of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City’s premiere convention destination, which hosts more than...
LeadIT and GCCA launch Green Cement Technology Tracker
The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) have launched a new tracker, to help policymakers, industry experts, academics and the public monitor worldwide decarbonization efforts in the cement industry. The Green Cement Technology Tracker was unveiled today, at an international inter-governmental meeting focused on clean energy, which is taking place in India (CEM14-M18) Cement and concrete are vital to the built environmen...
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February Issue 2026
