The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has updated “Design of Bypass Slip Connectors in Cold-Formed Steel Construction,” designated as Tech Note F103-17. It examines the various structural elements of a curtain wall system and introduces the subjects of design load and framing analysis. Tech Note F103-17 replaces Tech Note W103-11. It provides information on the […]
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The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) has updated five standards and has made them available for free download at www.sdi.org. The SDI standards are included by reference in the 2018 International Building Code. SDI’s suite of standards has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is intended for use in the United States, […]
The 2016 version of the AISC standard, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-16), is now available for free downloading at www.aisc.org/2016SP. The 2016 Seismic Provisions supersedes the 2010 version (ANSI/AISC 341-10). It has been approved by the AISC Committee on Specifications and is ANSI-accredited and will form the basis for the 3rd Edition […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council has selected five winning research proposals for its 2017 Small Project Fellowship Program, it was announced recently. AISI’s Small Project Fellowship Program was launched in 2014 to identify and provide funding for research projects that will significantly impact the reliability, performance, and cost-competitiveness of cold-formed steel […]
Roof Hugger Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition by an affiliated entity of LSI Metal Building Components Group Inc. (LSI Group). Roof Hugger, based in Lutz, Fla., is the manufacturer of notched sub-purlins for retrofitting existing metal roofs. This acquisition joins Roof Hugger with LSI Group’s other affiliated companies, which include Logan Stampings, LSI […]
ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01) is revising a steel reinforcement standard that could lead to savings in material and construction costs, as well as greater design efficiency. Proposed revisions to the standard (A416/A416M, Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete) will add three higher-strength grades (310, […]
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Bruce McCrory, operations/business development manager at Nations Roof, Gulf Coast LLC, is the 70th recipient of its annual J.A. Piper Award. The award was presented at the association’s 130th Annual Convention held March 1-3 in Las Vegas. The J.A. Piper Award is the industry’s most prestigious honor, […]
Patricia M. Clayton, PhD, an assistant professor with the University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering’s Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory, is the recipient of AISC’s 2017 Milek Fellowship Award. The four-year fellowship will provide Clayton with $50,000 per year (for a total of $200,000) to conduct her research. The funding […]
AXYZ International announces the release of its second iBook, titled, “AXYZ PANELBuilder – The World’s Leading Panel Fabrication System”. The iBook delivers interactive information on AXYZ’s PANELBuilder system, which is designed specifically for the aluminum composite market (ACM) and metal composite market (MCM). The iBook illustrates the features and benefits of the PANELBuilder system, including […]
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) announced its 2017-18 slate of officers and directors at its 130th Annual Convention held March 1-3 in Las Vegas. Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing Co., Abilene, Texas, has been elected NRCA chairman of the board, and Kent Schwickert, senior vice president-national business unit, Schwickert’s Tecta America of Mankato LLC, […]
The roofing industry was booming with energy and excitement as a record number of attendees filled the sold-out show floor at the 2017 International Roofing Expo (IRE). Taking place from March 1-3, 2017, in Las Vegas, the annual tradeshow and conference drew a total attendance of 11,273 roofing construction professionals. “This was an amazing show […]
As part of demonstrating its commitment to the advancement of building systems, Butler Manufacturing has announced its 2017-18 Butler Builder Advisory Council. The Advisory Council monitors the market’s changing needs and offers insights on how Butler can achieve new standards in the building industry. “It is central to the Butler mission to stay on the […]
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has awarded four of its member contractors with the prestigious Gold Circle Award during its 130th Annual Convention held March 1-3 in Las Vegas. The award recognizes outstanding workmanship and contributions to the roofing industry, including unique roofing-related jobs, programs and services. Additionally, two companies received a Gold Circle […]
Samco Machinery is proud to welcome Jim Glamcevski to its production team as Fabrication Supervisor. A licensed machinist by trade, Glamcevski has extensive experience in machinery including roles such as machinist, tool maker, CNC programmer, CNC milling and lathe operator – vertical and horizontal, as well as work with boring and grinding machines. He also […]
CENTRIA introduces the Celestial Effects Coating System. The latest addition to CENTRIA’s dynamic line of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coating systems, Celestial Effects offers a range of luminous color options for a distinctive aesthetic as well as the extreme weather performance that owners, architects and design/build teams expect from CENTRIA. “The Celestial Effects Coating System showcases […]
The Steel Framing Alliance (SFA) has published an update to “A Guide to Fire and Acoustic Data for Cold-Formed Steel Floor, Wall and Roof Assemblies.” The document is available for free download at the SFA website at www.steelframing.org. The guide provides an online searchable directory that allows users to browse the current, complete range of […]
MFM Building Products announces that two of the company’s SubSeal products comply with AAMA 711-13 as specified in ICC-ES AC148 (ICC-ES ESR-2783) and ICC-ES AC38 (ICC-ES ESR-3980) as the result of independent, third-party testing. The products include SubSeal-40 (40-mil) and SubSeal-60 (60-mil). AAMA 711 is a voluntary specification outlined by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association […]
A new guide aims to help predict how building sealant systems will perform over time using accelerated testing methods. The new standard (soon to be published as C1850, Guide for Improved Laboratory Accelerated Tests to Predict the Weathering and for Developing Methods to Predict the Design Life of Building Sealant Systems) was developed by ASTM […]
More than 80 structural steel fabrication and erection facilities are being honored with an AISC Safety Award for their excellent records of safety performance in 2016. Categories include the Safety Award of Honor — the Institute’s top safety award — presented for a perfect safety record of no disabling injuries, as well as the Safety […]
AXYZ International, a CNC router manufacturing global leader, announces the release of its third iBook, titled, “AXYZ Trident – The Most Versatile CNC Router-Knife Hybrid In the Industry”. The iBook contains detailed information about Trident machines in an interactive format, including videos and photos showing the uniqueness of Trident and its applicability for a variety […]
The roof is one most important components of every structure, yet it often is taken for granted until it falls to disrepair. To raise awareness of the significance of roofs to every home and business, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced National Roofing Week will take place June 4-10. National Roofing Week also […]