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...
Plastic Pipe Truth Campaign Launched
Just one of the facts about the truth of plastic pipes in the industry’s new educational campaign. Counters Misinformation and Highlights Facts That Can Solve Infrastructure Problems IRVING, Texas – Oct. 23, 2025 – A major educational campaign has been launched by the three key plastics pipe trade associations. Called “The Truth about Plastic Pipe,” the initiative addresses the myths and misinformation that have long surrounded plastic pipe while highlighting the proven facts that d...
Case Engineering Provides MEP, Structural Design on World’s First 3D Concrete Printed Starbucks
View Time Lapse Project Video St. Louis, MO (Oct. 10, 2025) Case Engineering was honored to provide structural engineering, MEP engineering and drafting on the world’s first 3D concrete printed Starbucks in Brownsville, TX. A key milestone in commercial 3D construction for America’s largest coffee company, the innovative project was a collaboration between Starbucks, Germany-based PERI 3D Construction and Denmark-based COBOD International, a global leader in 3D construction printing....
NYSDOT Approves Protective Coating Option for Lane Steel Structural Plate
Approved by NYSDOT, the Lane two-layer coating consists of a zinc-rich base layer and an ethylene acrylic acid polymer finish. It meets ASTM Standard A1113 and is available for Lane steel structural plate products. Available for Lane Corrugated and DeepCorr™ Products, Adds to Buried Bridge Longevity CAMP HILL, Pa - Lane Enterprises, LLC (Camp Hill, PA), a 100 percent employee-owned company, announced today that the New York State Department of Transportation has approved the use of t...
Avoid Catastrophic Collapse, Protect Column Bases with Denso Covercoat Today
By: Eric Stark, Technical Director at Denso, Inc. Protecting steel and concrete column bases from corrosion is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity and longevity of buildings and infrastructures. Corrosion is a significant issue, especially where steel columns and bolts connect to concrete bases. Moisture, chemical and water infiltration at the column base surfaces create ideal conditions for rust to form, accelerating the deterioration of the steel and compromising its s...
AISC Specification Available for Public Review and Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 360 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition. This draft of the standard includes an updated list of reference standards and materials; modified treatment of Chapter F requirements for flexural members with noncompact and slender elements; and the latest developments on...
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...
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...
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February Issue 2026
