Video: Rebuilding Nepal with Dr. Kit Miyamoto
Miyamoto International is on the ground conducting structural assessments to fast-track recovery. The Hilton, designed by its team in 2016 as Nepal’s first building with advanced seismic dampers, remains largely structurally sound despite extensive fire damage. Across the city, we’re supporting assessments and reconstruction for both heritage and high-rise buildings. Our Kathmandu-based team brings deep technical expertise and decades of experience in Nepal. Learn more: https://miy.to/np...
Draft AISC Code of Standard Practice Now Available for Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 303 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be finalized in 2027. This draft introduces the term “character of work” and integrates the term throughout the standard. It also proposes updates to clarify the responsibilities for the design of member reinforcement. The draft will be avai...
Schenkel Shultz and University of North Florida Break Ground on New Student Success Center
Orlando, FL – October 23, 2025 – Today, Schenkel Shultz, a Central Florida architectural and interior design studio, along with University of North Florida (UNF) leadership, Ajax Building Company and City of Jacksonville officials, broke ground on the new Student Success Center. Schenkel Shultz was selected earlier this year to design the university’s newest project. Projected to open in 2027, the $40 million project will support UNF’s commitment to strategically growing its student populat...
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York Power Authority, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announce $25 Million in Planned Energy Efficiency Improvements
Groundbreaking Ceremony on October 15, Photo by Brian Rodriguez City-Funded Investment will Upgrade Gallery Lighting and Control Systems at The Met, the Most Visited Art Museum in the U.S. NEW YORK— Officials from the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) today announced a nearly $25 million energy efficiency project to equip the Museum with state-of-the-art sustainable lig...
ZIN in No(o)rd Named 2025 Best Tall Building Worldwide by the Council on Vertical Urbanism
© Jaspers-Eyers Architects – 51N4E – L’AUC – Photography Philippe Van Gelooven Award-winning projects redefine the future of cities, demonstrating global shift to sustainable vertical urbanism Chicago—The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU)—formerly known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)—has named ZIN in No(o)rd, located in Brussels, Belgium, the Best Tall Building Worldwide for 2025. The recognition was announced at the organization’s annual international con...
Prefab construction streamlines Nexus Leiden build
State-of-the-art science building assembled using efficient modular construction techniques Located in the Leiden Bio Science Park West in the Netherlands, Nexus Leiden comprises 9,100m² over four large floors, housing state-of-the art laboratories and offices to support the critical work of life science, health and pharmaceutical companies. With its construction site nestled in a busy science park, modular construction techniques were employed to minimize the timeline, space and on-site d...
Western Specialty Contractors Mitigates Building Envelope Air, Moisture Infiltration Issues at Chicago Medical Center
CHICAGO, IL – Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Facades Branch recently completed Phases 1-5 of a multi-phased, interior AVB (Air & Vapor Barrier) and exterior facade repairs to a building at a medical center campus in the north suburbs of Chicago. Western was subcontracted by Michuda Construction (CM/GC) in early 2024 to perform mock-up repairs to the building’s interior pre-cast panels and mechanical shafts, exterior pre-cast panels, and roof transitions. All work was performed under...
NIBS Releases the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL)
Washington, D.C. — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, announced the release of the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL), a landmark roadmap for creating national, interoperable BIM standards across highways, bridges, and transit infrastructure. Developed through collaboration with industry leaders, federal and state agencies, and research partners, the report establishes...
AISC Seismic Standard Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 341 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition. Among the proposed changes up for review in this draft of the standard is an updated list of reference standards and materials; updates to the recently proposed rod-braced diaphragms with special seismic detailing; revis...
NIBS Assumes Management of the Sustainable Facilities Tool to Power the Future of Federal Building Innovation
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform will be known as the High Performance Building Guide (HPBG), a new name that reflects its expanded mission and continued evolution. The announcement, made during the opening session...
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February Issue 2026
