Katerra emerges as North America’s only end-to-end mass timber design, manufacturing and construction firm
Company’s CLT manufacturing facility has capacity to produce 185,000 cubic meters annually, the largest in North America MENLO PARK, CA – Katerra has solidified its position as North America’s only end-to-end supplier of mass timber, demonstrated by the ramping of its unmatched cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing operation, successful delivery of leading-edge mass timber client projects, and continued advancement of quality, sustainable product offerings. Katerra offers mass timber...
New ASCE Publication Provides Overview of Design Connections for Composite Special Moment Frames
RESTON, Va. – ASCE’s newest publication, Composite Special Moment Frames: Wide Flange Beam to Concrete-Filled Steel Column Connections provides a state-of-the-art overview for designing connections for composite special moment frames (C-SMFs). This book focuses on beam-to-column moment connections for both continuous beam and continuous column connections, and C-SMFs with rectangular or circular concrete-filled tube (CFT) columns. Prepared by the Composite Construction Committee of the Metals...
Fire-proof building wrap sparks growth for Australian firm
The launch of a fire-proof and waterproof building wrap designed for high-rise buildings and homes in bushfire zones is set to drive growth for its South Australian manufacturer. Ametalin launched its CeaseFire barrier in June, which it says is the only product of its kind in the world that is waterproof and fireproof while still allowing vapour to pass through. The company, which is based in Adelaide, South Australia, already exports its insulation products to Japan and has also establish...
SpeedCore Update: NYC Approval, Fire Protection Research
CHICAGO - There have been two exciting SpeedCore developments recently as research and regulations continue to demonstrate the full potential of the groundbreaking composite superstructure system, which consists of concrete sandwiched between steel plates. Purdue University researchers, supported by the Charles Pankow Foundation, have just completed an investigation of SpeedCore's fire performance. They found that SpeedCore panels under simulated fire and gravity loads demonstrate excellent f...
American Concrete Institute Offers New Shotcrete Inspection Certification Program
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is now offering a Shotcrete Inspector certification program to certify individuals who demonstrate the knowledge and experience required to properly inspect the placement of shotcrete. Comprehension of the responsibilities and qualification requirements of a Shotcrete Nozzleman are necessary. The Shotcrete Inspector program joins several others in a set of concrete inspection certification programs offered by the Institute and wa...
Open Source Wood gathers structural calculation tools in one place
Wood is a renewable and strong construction material that stores carbon, yet it accounts only for a very small fraction of global construction. Open Source Wood is a collaboration platform for architects, engineers, students and professionals in wood construction to share their innovations in modular wood construction. Open Source Wood offers innovation, ideas and a library of element and module designs, freely available to everyone. Now, Open Source Wood also offers easy access to structural ca...
Steel Deck Institute Publishes Updates to the Roof Deck Design Manual and Floor Deck Design Manual
GLENSHAW, PA — The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) has published updates to the Roof Deck Design Manual, 2nd Edition and the Floor Deck Design Manual, 2nd Edition. These new editions have been updated to comply with the 2018 International Building Code and are based on the standards referenced in the Code. The first and second editions of both manuals were authored by SDI Technical Director, Thomas Sputo, Ph.D., P.E., S.E. The Roof Deck Design Manual, 2nd Edition has been updated to the ANSI/SDI R...
PFS System from Simpson Strong-Tie Now Code Listed for Building Portal Frames for Wider Openings with Faster Installation
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has received code listing from the International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) for its Strong-Wall® site-built portal frame system (PFS) designed to provide engineers, builders, and framers in prescriptive markets with an easy way to meet code-defined wall bracing requirements when building narrow wall widths. Since first developed by the APA Engineered Wood Association and accepted into the...
The 2020 Forge Prize Presentations
Relive the excitement of the 2020 Forge Prize virtual presentations. Follow along as our finalists present three outstanding projects for a chance to become the 2020 Forge Prize winner.
America’s Structural Steel Industry Remains a Success Story
CHICAGO - Domestic steel mills produced more than 6 million tons of structural steel last year, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. That structural steel supply chain has remained robust, active, and ready to build tomorrow’s landmark structures throughout the last few months. Confusion and uncertainty regarding the availability of structural steel boil down to the generic nature of the word “steel.” When people hear that mills supplying the automotive industry are shutting...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
