A Unique FRP Repair System Receives ICC-ES Certification: QuakeWrap Inc.
ICC-ES reports QuakeWrap FRP structural repair materials like the carbon and glass fiber pictured here meet or exceed 2021 IBC and other regional building codes. Photo courtesy of QuakeWrap Inc. QuakeWrap fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) repair products and systems have been independently tested by ICC-ES and certified for 2021 international building codes as well as other U.S. building codes. TUCSON, Ariz. – QuakeWrap FRP systems – the leading engineered FRP repair and strengtheni...
High Strength Thermoplastic Drainage Pipe Added To Master Municipal Construction Documents
Allows State-of-the-Art Alternative for British Columbia Infrastructure Projects HILLIARD, Ohio – Thermoplastic polypropylene (PP) pipe has been added to the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) list of approved products for use in highway, culvert and other infrastructure projects in British Columbia. The listings for polypropylene pipe can be found in MMCD Section 33 40 01: Storm Sewers, Mainline Profile and in Section 33 42 13: Pipe Culverts, Open Profile. According to A...
Skanska invests EUR 76M, about SEK 770M, in a new office building in Prague, Czech Republic
Skanska invests EUR 76M, about SEK 770M, in the first phase of Port7, a mixed-use project located in Prague, Czech Republic. The ten-story office building will have a total leasable area of around 27,700 square meters, with two underground parking levels. The investment also includes underground parking levels for the planned second phase of Port7. The construction contract is worth about CZK 1.7 billion, about SEK 640M, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe for the first quart...
WSP USA Office First in Boston to Receive Fitwel v2.1 CI Certification
WSP led the Fitwel v2.1 certification process for its new workplace that incorporates multiple features that support a healthier, more energy-efficient workplace environment. BOSTON — The new Boston office of WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been certified as a Fitwel One Star workplace in recognition of a design that incorporates multiple health and wellness features for employees and visitors. Fitwel is a building certification that sup...
New Mix Could Double Concrete’s Carbon Uptake
Marian Velay Lizancos and her students are developing concrete that can sequester carbon dioxide more successfully and efficiently than traditional mixes. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete is not glamorous. It is the workhorse of building materials: versatile, durable, and almost universally ubiquitous, with 30 billion tons of concrete produced every year. Cement, a component of concrete, produces 8% of the world’s carbon footprint. Looking to lower th...
USGBC Top 10 States for LEED in 2020: Healthcare, Schools, Offices Account for More Than 60% of Green Building Certifications
2020 revealed the importance of healthy, green buildings in supporting people and communities Massachusetts ranks No. 1 with Washington and Illinois rounding out the top three California ranks #1 for LEED green building professionals WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED green building with Massachusetts leading the country in 2020 with the most certified square feet per capita. Across the top states, more than 60% of...
With Millions Raised, EnergyX Solutions Aims to Help Lead the Clean Energy Revolution
One company has plans to help transform buildings across North America TORONTO, Canada – With $5 million in dilutive and non-dilutive funding raised and 100% growth each year, EnergyX Solutions is in a position to help lead the clean energy revolution. Its Software as a Service (SaaS) product comes at the right time, considering the country’s new commitment to help retrofit buildings to meet clean energy and conservation needs. Many utilities and organizations have already begun using th...
New U.S. Embassy in London Receives Award of Excellence from Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), a leading international organization in the field of tall buildings and urban sustainability, honored the U.S. Embassy in London as a 2020 Award of Excellence Winner in the Best Tall Building Under 100 Meters category. The Embassy, recognized for its exceptional environmental leadership and energy-efficient design, showcases the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ (OBO) commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable innova...
Project Frog adds a new metal Kit-of-parts OPTION to its collection of componentized buildings
Non-Combustible Solution Ideally Suited for K-12 and Higher Education Projects; Improves Design Efficiency, Shortens Build Cycles and Reduces Costs San Francisco, CA – Project Frog, a leader in developing scalable Industrialized Construction (IC) solutions using an integrated building system product and technology approach, today announced the immediate availability of a componentized metal building. Designed to reduce overall cost and expedite build cycles, the new structure still allows...
ACI and ICRI Publish New "Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures"
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The American Concrete Institute and International Concrete Repair Institute have published an updated “Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.” This guide provides licensed design professionals with the knowledge, skill, and judgment to interpret and properly use the ACI 562, “Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.” This updated guide is separated into three m...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
