Steel coatings covered in latest downloadable e-book

Specifying high-performance coatings for structural steel framing, decking, or curtain walls can be a tall order when the application surface is located hundreds of feet above ground level. A new, free, downloadable e-book examines these materials' use in two high-profile transit projects. It also includes other articles chosen from...
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LafargeHolcim announces North American winners

Last month, the LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction announced the winners for the 2017 LafargeHolcim Awards (North American region) in Chicago. The foundation recognizes in-progress designs—not yet built—that demonstrate sustainable solutions to technological, environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural issues affecting contemporary construction.
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Groundbreaking of the First Freestanding Emergency Room & Urgent Care Facility on Airport Property in the United States at DFW Airport Southgate Plaza

DFW AIRPORT, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Code3Construction–Frisco-based Code 3 Emergency Room & Urgent Care is coming to DFW Airport, Southgate Plaza Development. Construction has begun on an 8,160-square-foot Freestanding Emergency Center and Urgent Care facility on 1.4 acres of land. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, November 6,...

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UL launches new support tools for life safety design

Last month, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) unveiled new services and support tools for architects and contractors. Designed as a self-service guidance, UL Architectural Services provides resources to help design/construction professionals locate code-compliant fire-resistance and smoke-protection solutions for projects.
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