Outstanding Precast Concrete Projects Honored with PCI Design Awards

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San Francisco’s tallest affordable housing project, a striking addition to the skyline in Detroit, Michigan and a bridge providing a vital link in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are just a few of the compelling precast concrete projects that received 2026 PCI Design Awards, presented by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. Now in its 63rd year, the PCI Design Awards recognize the most creative and innovative uses of precast concrete. Panels of engineers, architects and precast concrete producers judge all submittals. The buildings and transportation categories are judged on aesthetic, structural and versatility use; site, energy and operational efficiency and risk reduction; and resiliency, … Read more

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National Careers in Trades Week Builds Awareness for Rewarding, Essential Skilled-Trade Jobs

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National Careers in Trades Week, April 6-10, comes at an opportune time for people seeking rewarding, essential careers with excellent pay and strong benefits, including healthcare and pensions. While U.S. workers are experiencing a stagnant job market with fewer job postings and positions that are harder to secure, well-compensated skilled-trade job openings keep growing due to infrastructure and other projects vital to the economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professions in the skilled trades will experience faster-than-average job growth between 2024 and 2034, with the Occupational Outlook predicting over 600,000 construction job openings each year and a median … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Showcases Innovation + Industry Momentum

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Spanning more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space and featuring over 2,000 exhibitors, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 drew more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries to Las Vegas, Nevada. Held March 3-7, the event brought together contractors, manufacturers, technology leaders and workforce advocates to showcase new equipment, emerging technologies and solutions designed to help the construction sector build more efficiently, safely and sustainably — while maintaining strong industry momentum. Highlights included: Innovations to define the next jobsite Across the show floor, manufacturers unveiled technologies and equipment designed to define the next generation of construction jobsites, while technology innovators across … Read more

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New DBIA Primer Provides Targeted Guidance for Progressive Design-Build Projects

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The Design-Build Institute of America has released its Progressive Design-Build Done Right: Progressive Design-Build Best Practices primer, providing specific guidance for owners and practitioners using Progressive Design-Build. PDB now represents roughly one-third of all Design-Build procurements, according to FMI’s 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. As Design-Build is projected to reach 47% of U.S. construction spending and exceed $1 trillion by 2028, PDB’s share continues to expand on projects facing technical complexity, cost volatility and evolving scope. This new publication builds on DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right Universal Best Practices and responds directly to PDB’s accelerating adoption. While grounded in the same collaborative … Read more

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NFPA Releases Update to Digital Reference Platform

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The National Fire Protection Association unveiled a major milestone update to its digital platform NFPA LiNK, which provides access to the organization’s vast codes and standards library and other related resources. The next generation of NFPA LiNK has been purpose-built — with AI top of mind — to help safety professionals make faster, smarter decisions as they work with NFPA guidelines to keep people safe, buildings up to code and processes efficient. NFPA LiNK is a subscription-based, all-in-one digital platform that has long provided access to NFPA’s library of over 300 codes and standards with the click of a button; … Read more

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