The American Wood Council (AWC) has updated its standard on fire-resistance-rated wood floors and wall assemblies.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Girls Collaborative (NGC) announced a new partnership, designed to help girls achieve educational goals which will prepare them for future careers in architecture and similar fields. Formed in 2002, the NGC unites organizations across the United States, committed to informing...
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This year started strong for architecture firms, with the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA’s) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) seeing its highest January score since 2007. The index reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms, with any score above 50 indicating an increase in billings.
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The Brick Industry Association (BIA) invites architectural and design firms from across the United States and Canada to submit projects featuring new clay brick for its 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards competition.
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Earlier this month, ASTM International published its revised ASTM F2170, Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes. The updated standard reduces the mandatory wait period before obtaining official, documentable results from an in-situ relative humidity (RH) moisture test performed in concrete...
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Construction on a much-anticipated building in the Miami area has passed the halfway point. Located in Hollywood, Florida, the guitar-shaped hotel is part of a $1.5 billion expansion project at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
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Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is inviting submission for its 2018 awards, which showcase and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and companies in the industry. The awards will be presented at DFI’s 43 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations to be held from October 24 to 27 at Anaheim, California.
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Multidisciplinary firm Design Form Architecture (DFA) has released a proposal for the redevelopment of Pier 40 at New York City’s Hudson River Park. The plans, which take into account the anticipated sea-level rise in the area, consist of a mixed-use complex for housing, commerce, and recreation.
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The CSI Academy is holding a one-and-a-half-day conference on risk management from April 26 to 27 at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago. The event features two tracks of focused educational content—Project Conception and Project Execution.
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