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on May 23,2013

The 2013 AGC Contractors Environmental Conference June 13 and 14 in Arlington, Va., will include cost-effective strategies for firms to remain compliant and competitive.

on May 23,2013

ASTM has released a new HSS standard, A1085 - 13 Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded Carbon Steel Hollow Structural Sections (HSS).

on May 23,2013

A new analysis of federal data shows that the U.S. buildings sector has made enormous strides in efficiency over the last six years—potentially eliminating the need to build any new power plants to support growth in the sector through 2030.

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The architects were able to create a 2-hour exit enclosure/stairwell that provid
on July 16,2012 in Feature

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on May 10,2012 in Feature

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on February 16,2012 in Feature

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New SJI Rule on Steel Joists
on January 03,2012 in Feature

A new rule from the Steel Joist Institute clarifies when local reinforcement of joists is required for chord loads away from panel points. SJI...

on November 11,2011 in Feature

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on September 12,2011 in Feature

Modular Architecture > You’ve done a LEED Gold or two, maybe even a LEED Platinum. But are you and your firm ready to take on the Living...

on August 11,2010 in Column

At that time, Sir, we recommended that your energy/environment team: 1) focus on conserving energy in existing buildings and homes; 2) concentrate...