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This is the 5th total precast concrete building solution that Blue Sea Developme
March 27,2012

Largest affordable housing development in the nation will provide housing for close to 500,000 people. 

The Stego Wrap vapor barrier has been submitted to the HPD Working Group a volun
March 16,2012

Vapor barrier manufacturer strives to provide better green choices to designers and builders.

Contractors want to preserve the Harmon as possibly the world's largest trial ex
March 14,2012

The testimony began with CityCenter consulting engineer Chukwuma Ekwueme methodically showing photo after photo of parts of the Harmon, where he...

February 22,2012

The improved communication, coordination, and collaboration afforded by BIM implementation have already been shown to save time and money in...

Four types of sustainable roofing systems from Tremco Roofing and Building Maint
February 17,2012

Changes were so extensive that the certification is for new construction and not for renovation; officially, the building is LEED-NC.

Laticrete introduced their Supercap Pump Truck, a mobile blending unit that can
January 26,2012

Cement consumption is expected to increase significantly in 2013, the first time an increase has been predicted in the past five years.

January 08,2012

The newest publication from the TCA is the second in a planned trilogy of resources covering the architecture, engineering and construction of...

HDR was selected to design Humber River’s new 1.7-million-sf hospital in Toronto
January 04,2012

Humber River  is the first hospital in North America to fully integrate and automate all of its processes; everything is done digitally.

Aqua Building Chicago
December 19,2011

Aqua was named both regional and international winner of the International Property Award as Best Residential High-Rise Development...

Tishman
December 14,2011

Hundreds of construction trades people celebrate reaching the top of concrete structure for facility that will accelerate treatments and cures at...

CRSI Design Awards
December 12,2011

The final deadline is extended until December 31st, with judging shortly thereafter at the World of Concrete.

Green Matters Conference San Antonio
November 22,2011

High-interest topics will be covered in technical seminars, including infrared reflective coatings for heat island mitigation, innovative uses of...

CRSI rebar inch-pound markings
November 16,2011

The intention of this resolution is for all new rollings of reinforcing steel products to be marked with inch-pound bar markings no later than...

November 02,2011

This resource contains information on recommended industry practices for estimating, detailing, fabricating, and placing reinforcing steel for...

November 01,2011

A socio-architectural project to create regional food-gathering nodes and a logistics network in Canada's high arctic territory won the top prize...

The ACI and CRSI anchor training program is expected to be ready by the end of 2
October 14,2011

Adhesive anchor installer certification required in new ACI 318-11.

October 07,2011

 

The panels allow interior lights to filter through, from inside. 

September 20,2011

Jeanne Gang, a 2011 MacArthur Fellowship winner described by the foundation as "an architect challenging the aesthetic and technical possibilities...

August 11,2010
New federal data released recently shows sharp increases in the prices of key construction materials like diesel, copper and brass mill shapes likely...
August 11,2010
The conditions facing the construction industry are likely to remain weak for another year or more, causing a drag on cement consumption, according...