American Iron and Steel Institute Publishes Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angle Design Guide

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has published AISI D114-21, “Cold-Formed Steel Clip Angle Design Guide, 2021 Edition,” a new publication that provides practical guidance on the design of cold-formed steel clip angles based on research performed at the University of North Texas. Cold-formed steel clip angles are commonly used to connect CFS framing members in light-frame steel buildings or to attach secondary structural components in a conventional structural steel frame or reinforced concrete frame building. AISI D114-21 provides methods that are applicable for those clip angles that are used to transfer shear, compression, tension or a combination of these … Read more

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American Society of Civil Engineers Seeks Comments on Standard

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The American Society of Civil Engineers will conduct a public comment period on Standard ASCE/CI/UESI 38-XX Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities. The public comment period will be held through Jan. 23. This nonmandatory consensus standard is core to the practice of SUE. SUE is predicated on the premise that important information related to the existence, location, configuration and condition of utilities can be determined without accurate utility records. The goal of applying this standard is to eliminate or reduce uncertainty in the locational position and attributes of existing utility infrastructure that causes delays and cost increases during … Read more

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Nominations Open for 2022 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction

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Nominations are now open for the 2022 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction, which recognizes innovative approaches for reducing or eliminating hazards that lead to injuries and pain for construction workers. This intervention can be an evidence-based technology, work practice, program or grass-roots campaign and media engagement focused on reaching smaller contractors or other underserved segments of the construction workforce. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance in partnership with CPWR, the award includes a $15,000 cash prize for the winning individual or organization; one or more honorable mentions may also be awarded. Learn more about the process and past recipients … Read more

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ABC Publishes Inaugural Construction Technology Report

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Associated Builders and Contractors released its inaugural Tech Report, a study of the innovative technology and tools that ABC contractor members are using on jobsites to be safer, more profitable and primed to win more work. The report was sourced from a survey conducted from March through May 2021. It details opportunities for construction contractors to improve their operations in project coordination, planning, estimating, production and scheduling. Among the findings, the 2021 Tech Report reveals: 70% of respondents listed an operational issue as one of their top three challenges that technology can help solve More than half of respondents rely … Read more

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Kaylin Leas Wins Empowering Women in Industry Initiative 2021 Tradeswoman of the Year Award

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TDIndustries, Inc.’s Fort Worth, Texas’ construction partner and “welder woman” Kaylin Leas was awarded 2021 Tradeswoman of the Year by the Empowering Women in Industry initiative. Empowering Women in Industry is an online community with the mission to connect, educate and empower women to not only inspire the next generation of leaders, but provide a community for those currently leading. The conference was held in October in Chicago, Illinois. A former high school rodeo champion, Leas began welding on the job by befriending other welders and learning the trade. After diligent practice, she passed her first welding test in 2013. … Read more

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