American Buildings has announced the winners of its 2022 Excellence in Design Awards. The competition is designed to highlight the diverse application and expansion of the metal building construction industry. Each project showcases new designs that illustrate innovative metal system construction. Each year, American Buildings hosts the Excellence in Design Awards competition for all Authorized […]
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500 miles, 200 laps, 33 drivers and one cold bottle of milk — the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge takes place on Sunday, May 29. When it does, one car will be racing to raise awareness and $1 million in donations for a nonprofit that is making a difference for severely […]
For the fifteenth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in April, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for April was 56.5 compared to 58.0 in March. Any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. During April, scores for […]
The American Institute of Steel Construction has updated its design guide on designing with structural stainless steel. Design Guide 27, 2nd Ed., Structural Stainless Steel is based on the new Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings. “Structural stainless steel is increasingly popular, and AISC is committed to ensuring that designers have the latest guidance,” said […]
YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) announced the appointment of Julie Freund as architectural sales representative. Freund will serve the state of Texas and the Southwest region, where she will cultivate long-term customer relationships with architects and glazing contractors. Julie Freund Freund comes to YKK AP with more than a decade of sales and marketing […]
A study published today by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in partnership with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), sheds new light on the relationship of architects and contractors and the needs of both professions. The fifth edition of The Architect’s Journey to Specificationfocuses on improving the working relationship between architects and contractors […]
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF) in conjunction with The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) are proud to recognize recipients of this year’s scholarship. Recognizing that both non-profit organizations have a shared interest in supporting students who have chosen a career and technical education (CTE) pathway, NTHS […]
Metal Sales has announced their new purlin mill at the company’s Denver facility is fully operational and producing high-quality secondary structural products. This new, state-of-the-art purlin line significantly expands Metal Sales’ secondary structural product offering with the capability to produce purlins up to a 24” web depth in thicknesses ranging from 18-gauge to heavier 10-gauge […]
Deltek has unveiled the 43rd annual Deltek Clarity industry study results for Architecture & Engineering firms. The results, based on a survey of nearly 550 A&E firms in the United States and Canada, identify the key challenges impacting the industry, as well as highlighting bright spots and forecasting future trends. Produced in collaboration with ACEC, […]
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report, “RP 22-02: Structural Design for Fire Conditions of a Prototype Metal Building Using the New Proposed Appendix to AISI S100.” The report illustrates the application of an alternative approach for evaluating the performance of cold-formed steel systems under elevated temperature due to […]
In the face of on-going uncertainty in global PVDF (or polyvinylidene difluoride) supply chains, AkzoNobel has launched a campaign to help its partners navigate the changing PVDF landscape. Changes in global market dynamics, including increased demand from markets such as electric vehicle batteries and solar panels, have led to interruptions in the supply of PVDF […]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows selected four faculty members from Northeastern University to receive the 2022 Latrobe Prize for their research proposal, “CommonSENSES: Standards for ENacting Sensor networks for an Equitable Society”. In collaboration with the city of Chelsea, Mass., and local non-profits, the team will use the $100,000 grant towards […]
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, received the 2022 Better Project Award from the U.S. Department of Energy for the company’s recycling program at its gypsum wallboard plant in Silver Grove, Ky., on May 18. CertainTeed’s facility in Silver Grove is the largest gypsum wallboard plant in North America and one of the […]
The Metal Construction Association’s summer meeting, which is scheduled in Rosemont, Ill., June 13-15, will include a panel discussion on the global supply chain, a sustainability presentation, committee and council updates and social opportunities. The feature event will be a panel discussion, “Impact of World Events on the Supply Chain.” The discussion will focus on […]
The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced its 2022 Building of the Year winners at the 53rd Annual MBCEA Conference, held April 27 – 29 in Tucson, Ariz. The top award this year goes to the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy, Ohio, erected by Foundation Steel, LLC of Swanton, Ohio. Arbogast Performing […]
Award winners were announced by ATAS for their 2021 Project of the Year competition. Each award recognized projects in which ATAS products have been incorporated into the design and construction of the building. Six project categories were included in the competition: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, sustainable, and accents. First, second, and […]
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions released Roofing and Architectural Trends research and an accompanying CEU (Continuing Education Credit) course for architects seeking continuing education on the subject. With a direct look into how the pandemic has directly impacted our use of home as well as shifts in residential design aesthetics, roof materials pairings, regional color trends […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its keynote speakers for the June 9-10, USGBC Live: Washington, D.C., conference. Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy; Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Nina M. Albert, Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service (PBS) at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA); […]
For 30 years, Solar Energy International (SEI) has been dedicated to training the global solar energy workforce. SEI delivers hands-on experience, safety, and technical skills solar training to scale the global workforce at a pace to that significantly impacts climate change — whether that’s equipping utilities with the skills to operate large-scale solar farms, or […]
The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate has released the statement of interest to participate in the second cohort of a multi-year initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental performance of the real estate industry around the globe. Launched in July 2021, a fundamental goal of […]
The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) announced the recipients of the 2022 AIA|LA Architectural Photography Awards. Fifteen photographers and visual artists were recognized in three categories: 13 Best Image recipients, three Best Rendering winners, and two Best Instagram feeds. Winning images were photographed in built environments across the globe from Weil am Rhein, […]