Tag Archives: Division 03

More than one way to skin a building

April 9, 2018

Prior to the mid-20th century, building walls relied on their thickness and density to resist water penetration. Moisture would mainly deflect from the wall face or be absorbed and later evaporate from the mass wall.

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Living with Water: A museum’s transformative approach to flood mitigation

March 26, 2018

As architects and engineers consider design responses to climate change, BUILDING owners’ priorities and cost will drive specific strategies and scope to mitigate the risks of extreme weather. In all cases, the safety and protection of occupants is paramount.

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Artistry meets practicality on a wet slab of concrete

March 7, 2018

Creating an enduring structure requires careful planning for physical and aesthetic integrity. While this symbiosis of artistry and structural stability is not assured until the project is fully complete, getting there requires laying the right groundwork.

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ACI searching for excellence in concrete construction

February 20, 2018

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is seeking project submissions for its fourth annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. The global competition is open to those who have won awards at a local level through a sponsoring ACI chapter or have otherwise been nominated by an ACI international partner.

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ACI convention coming to Salt Lake City

February 14, 2018

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host its spring convention from March 25 to 29 at the Grand America Hotel and the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, and manufacturers are expected to convene at the event to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. The theme of the convention is ‘Concrete Elevated.’

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