Draft AISC Stainless Specification Available for Public Review and Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 370 will supersede the 2021 edition. Proposed updates to the standard include: Improvements to the provisions on specifying alloys Requirements for what to include in design documents and specifications New flexural design requirements for singly symmetric I-shaped members and single angles...
Greening the production of cement
In Canada, it can seem like there are two seasons: winter and construction. Whether it’s repairing sidewalks and streets, or building new homes and apartments, much of this work uses cement – the key ingredient of concrete. Construction comes with an environmental cost though: eight to 10 percent of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are due to the production of cement. A team from the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering is exploring whether it’s possible to m...
AISC Releases Updated Design Guide for Composite Column Design
CHICAGO –The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has updated Design Guide 6, the steel industry's cornerstone reference for designing steel-concrete composite columns. The new edition of Composite Column Design (formerly Load and Resistance Factor Design of W-Shapes Encased in Concrete) adds guidance for square, rectangular, and round filled composite columns, all reflecting the modern requirements from the 2022 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The updates also...
New 13-Story Facade Echos Nearby Audi Stadium Crowds
Credit Mike Schwartz In Washington D.C.’s fast-evolving Buzzard Point neighborhood, just steps from premier sports stadium Audi Field, KTGY’s newly completed Vermeer redefines multifamily design with a facade that channels the movement and energy of a stadium crowd. KTGY’s designers approached Vermeer’s design as a sculptural opportunity. At 13 stories, the building’s form shifts every three floors with cantilevers that create a rhythmic, sculptural quality. Deep setbacks carve a subtle W-s...
Draft Structural Stainless Steel Code of Standard Practice Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 313 will supersede the 2021 edition. Proposed updates to the standard include: A revised treatment of the requirements for structural design documents and specifications coordinated with another standard, the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370) A cle...
New Industry Report Predicts U.S. Will Need 1 Million Tons of Cement for AI Infrastructure by 2028
WASHINGTON, D.C.: A report released today by the American Cement Association’s (ACA) market intelligence team predicts the U.S. will need approximately 1-million metric tons of cement to construct data centers that will house Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology over the next few years. Data centers are typically built with high volumes of concrete due to their unique design considerations. Analysts also found that over the past decade, inflation-adjusted spending on data centers has gro...
Western Specialty Contractors Waterproofs, Restores Curtain Walls at Vue Sarasota Bay Luxury Condo High-Rise
ORLANDO, FL (June 12, 2025) – Western Specialty Contractors – Orlando, FL Branch Office recently completed waterproofing and façade repairs as part of ongoing maintenance at Vue Sarasota Bay luxury condominium in Sarasota, FL. Built in 2017 at 1155 N Gulfstream Ave., the 18-story high-rise features 12-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows with sophisticated waterfront views of the bay. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities, including: 24/7 concierge and 16/7 valet, resort-style pool and spa, fitness...
10-Story Steel-Framed Building to be Put to the Test on UC San Diego Earthquake Simulator
Tara Hutchinson, a professor in the UC San Diego Department of Structural Engineering, is the lead researcher on a series of tests on a 10-story, cold-formed steel-framed building at the UC San Diego outdoor earthquake simulator. Photos: David Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Photo and video gallery on Flickr 10-story cold-formed steel-framed building will soon be put to the test on an earthquake simulator at the University of California San Diego to see how well it can with...
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Warren County [NJ] Library Branch features DIGroup Architecture-Designed Physical-Space Experiences
The Catherine Dickson Hofman (CDH) Branch of the Warren County Public Library. ~ Photo Credit: Nicholas Venezia Building Expansion Incorporates Area’s Scenic Surroundings Blairstown, NJ [June 11, 2025] – The Catherine Dickson Hofman (CDH) Branch of the Warren County Public Library has welcomed the community back with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and re-opening preview of its newly renovated and expanded 9,800-SF space, which included a 5,800-SF addition. The sweeping +$7M in upgrades,...
Ulster County Emergency Communications Center breaks ground in New Paltz, NY
The new, 16,350-square-foot, one-story Ulster County Emergency Communications Center will replace the existing facility, which is too small to efficiently handle the needs of the growing county of 183,000 residents. The new building will house a 3,500-square-foot 911 call center, referred to as the Public Service Answering Point (PSAP), a 3,600-square-foot emergency operations center (EOC), which will serve as the county's headquarters for responding to all natural and man-made disasters, a 975-...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
