ASCE Seeks Comments on New Professional Standard: Requirements for Sustainable Infrastructure

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The American Society of Civil Engineers will conduct a public comment period on the new standard activity ASCE/COS 73-XX Standard Requirements for Sustainable Infrastructure. The public comment period will run until Jan. 25, 2021. The components and outcomes described in the chapters of this standard are intended to guide sustainable infrastructure development through the entire lifecycle process. Leadership shall encourage transformative development of the infrastructure solution at the earliest stages; consider and analyze all reasonable alternatives and consider natural, no-construction and constructed project solutions. For constructed project solutions, the entire lifecycle of the project shall be considered within the context … Read more

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Abbott Construction, STO Building Group Merger to Expand Geographic Reach

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Abbott Construction has merged with STO Building Group to become a member of the STO family of companies. The merger will allow both firms to leverage each other’s geographic reach to better serve clients with multiple locations and enhance the services and areas of expertise they can offer across that expanded footprint. Founded in 1983, Abbott is a West Coast commercial builder that works with clients in a variety of sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, education, nonprofit, retail and tenant interiors. Some of its most notable recent projects include the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and University of Puget Sound Welcome … Read more

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New Report Breaks Down Construction Costs, Innovations Spurred by Pandemic

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According to a new white paper published by Hoar Construction, new safety protocols and schedule adjustments spurred by the pandemic can cost an active project 2% of time every day per capita on a work site w/ 300 employees—that’s approximately 12 minutes of a 10-hour workday based off one construction site managed by Hoar in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although this estimate does not reflect actual cumulative time losses for that project or any other project, cumulative effects threaten to derail many projects, leading to the increase of tactics, such as pull planning for budget-conscious owners and developers who are tightening … Read more

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CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2021 Awards Program through Feb. 19, 2021

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute is accepting entries through Feb. 19, 2021 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel. The awards program also recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant time and talent to the cold-formed steel industry. The 2021 CFSEI awards will be presented in three categories: Projects/Design Excellence, Creative Detail and the John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service. Winners will be announced at the Virtual 2021 CFSEI Expo, which will be held May 18-20, 2021. The 2021 CFSEI Awards Program seeks entries … Read more

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NCCER Releasing Updated Construction Curricula in 2021

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Revised versions of NCCER’s Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, Concrete Construction Levels 1 – 2, Electronic Systems Technician Levels 3 – 4 and Roofing Levels 1 – 2 will be released in 2021. Written in conjunction with national subject matter expert committees, these curricula offer the standardized training and portable credentials trusted by the industry. NCCER’s updated Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills adds a new module highlighting the successful career pathways in construction. The revised edition features new and more rigorous performance tests, as well as a number of enhancements to the NCCERConnect online version of the curriculum. … Read more

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