Draft of Code of Standard Practice Available for Public 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 the Code will supersede the 2022 version.Proposed updates to the standard since the last edition include:A new part of Section 1 addressing projects with sustainability requirementsAdditional clarity in Section 4 about what to include in approval documentsUpdates to the treatment of adjustable items across Sectio...
AISC, RCSC Release Design Guide on Structural Joints Using Stainless Steel Bolts
CHICAGO – There’s a new must-have resource for anyone designing connections with stainless steel bolts: Design Guide 41, Structural Joints Using Stainless Steel Bolts, from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC).Design Guide 41 contains helpful information about specifying, designing, installing, and inspecting connections using stainless steel bolts, all formatted to align with the provisions of the RCSC Specification for St...
Kryton Takes the Floor in Building Sustainable Facilities
As critical infrastructure adapts to handle advancements in robotics, logisticsand IT loads, durable concrete becomes integral to performance and long-term value VANCOUVER, BC – With warehouses, data centers, and transit facilities increasingly relying on robotics, heavy machinery, and AI-driven infrastructure, concrete floor performance has become mission-critical. Seemingly minor failures such as microcracks or water ingress can escalate into costly outages, equipment damage, and operational s...
From Complexity to Confidence: Evolving Approaches to Seismic Bracing
Pre-engineered and factory crimped bracing kit When it comes to seismic resilience, a building’s structural stability is only the beginning. For mission-critical facilities such as hospitals, data centers, and government buildings, operational continuity after a seismic event is equally vital. Seismic bracing plays a crucial role by protecting non-structural systems that maintain life safety, environmental control, and essential building services.Beyond Structural ResilienceThe evolution of seis...
Precast Defense: Denso’s Viscotaq System Delivers a Watertight Seal
Revolutionizing Precast Construction with Advanced Watertight Seal TechnologyDenso, Inc., a global leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technologies, is proud to highlight Denso’s Viscotaq Precast Structure Sealing System, engineered to deliver a watertight, flexible seal designed to stop liquid, gas, and contaminant infiltration in precast concrete and manhole assemblies. The Viscotaq Precast Sealing System is engineered to combat water intrusion, by sealing seams and joint areas in munic...
Structural Steel’s Embodied Carbon Down More Than 10% Since 2021 Industry-Wide EPDs
CHICAGO - The embodied carbon of domestically produced and fabricated structural steel has dropped by more than 10% in the last few years alone.Two new Smart EPD® Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) covering hot-rolled structural steel section production and the fabrication process for structural steel demonstrate a remarkable change from the last EPD, which was published by the American Institute of Steel Production (AISC) in 2021. John Beath Environmental, LLC, gathered the data that und...
New Guide Simplifies LEED v5 Certification for Designers Using Structural Steel
CHICAGO — The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is proud to announce the release of its roadmap for structural steel and LEED v5, a powerful new tool designed to help design professionals and project teams navigate the U.S. Green Building Council’s latest green building rating system.As the construction industry increasingly prioritizes sustainability, material choice has become a critical step for teams pursuing LEED certification. However, deciphering how specific materials align...
Fortera's ReAct Becomes First Low-Carbon Cement to Meet All Six ASTM C1157 Categories
The product achieves cost parity with portland cement and 70% less emissions through a more energy-efficient production processReAct reaches full compressive strength in 2 days compared to 28 days for portland cementContractors can use one ReAct cement for applications that typically require multiple cementitious products [SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025] – For the first time, a single cement meets all six ASTM C1157 performance categories simultaneously, a level of versatility typically requiri...
NEU Releases Important Resource, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, November 25, 2025 – NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the release of a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D, LEED AP. This guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture decisions that designers, engineers, contractors, and policymakers make at the project...
Durable Concrete Emerges as Critical Tool To Avoid Membrane Failure in Tunnel Construction
Waterproofing admixtures can provide 100-year durability for infrastructure and mixed-use projects serving transportation, pedestrians, utilities, sewage VANCOUVER, BC (November 19, 2025) – As global tunnel construction accelerates to support growing transportation, utility, and urban infrastructure demands, project owners are scrambling to repair leaks due to membrane failure and finding that such complex projects may be more expensive than originally drawn up with basic materials. A rece...
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