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Green Seal will no longer certify any paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers containing any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called “forever chemicals.”

The Moody Center, a $375 million multi-purpose arena, has been a revelation for the University of Texas and the Austin music scene. A cooperative venture led by Oak View Group, the Gensler-designed project has been a celebrated success, winning awards in design, entertainment, and sustainability. The state-of-the-art 530,000 square-foot venue is the new home of the UT Longhorns basketball and the 15,000-seat arena also hosts live entertainment, including this year’s CMT Music Awards.

ESa has announced that 14 new principals have been added to the firm’s leadership.

“As ESa continues to grow, we are excited to celebrate our newest ESa principals. These individuals embody the characteristics of a quality leader and have shown great leadership in client and team member relationships, project management and mentoring roles,” said Kevin Harney, ESa vice president and principal.

Named as principals are:

To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement. With rents rising across the country, many Americans are living a nightmare. Some teachers in Northern California are living out of their cars, in hovels in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and with multiple roommates in one-bedroom apartments in Daly City, because they can’t afford to pay market-rate rent. And that’s just California. It gets worse.

ALUCOBOND® EasyFix™ is a cost-effective installation method for ALUCOBOND® PLUS ACM on multi-story wood-frame construction. Its simplicity and efficient use of materials and labor help meet tight construction schedules while its passing NFPA-285 test supports its use on larger podium construction. Proven performance provides:

• Trend-forward color options 
• Customizable installation 
• Best-in-class durability
• 100% recyclable material
• LEED contribution

In downtown Salt Lake City, the Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse is being transformed into a modern workplace for about a dozen federal agencies. By providing offices for agencies previously housed elsewhere, the adaptive reuse project is expected to realize an annual savings for the federal government of up to $6 million in lease costs.

The modernization of a mid-century Midtown Manhattan office tower features a new façade intended to improve occupant comfort and reduce energy consumption. The building, at 666 Fifth Avenue, was originally designed by Carson & Lundin.

Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University College of Engineering. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students. More experienced engineers in the AEC industry may use this blog as a catalyst to engage new engineers at your firm—as talking points or pass-along information.

Seventy miles north of Seattle in the historic town of La Conner, Wash., a new public library has been built utilizing cross laminated timber (CLT). The project, designed by Seattle-based architecture firm BuildingWork, was conceived with the history and culture of the local Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in mind.