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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National Institute of Building Sciences Appoints Stephen T. Ayers Interim CEO

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The National Institute of Building Sciences board of directors announced that The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, NAC, CCM, LEED AP, the 11th Architect of the Capitol and president of The Ayers Group, LLC, has accepted the position of interim CEO of NIBS. Ayers’ appointment follows the departure of CEO Lakisha A. Woods, CAE. Ayers previously served as chair of the NIBS board from 2017 to 2018. He also served as chair of the Construction Management Association of America and the Construction Users Roundtable. On Feb. 24, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Ayers to serve as the 11th Architect of … Read more

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New Discovery Building at Santa Monica High School Welcomes Students

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Construction on the new Discovery Building at Santa Monica High School in California (locally known as SAMOHI), is complete. The three-story, 280,000-square-foot academic complex houses 43 classrooms, including science and computer labs, indoor and outdoor dining facilities, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a suite for medically fragile students, a rooftop garden classroom and a parking garage for nearly 300 cars. Transforming SAMOHI’s North Campus, this $133-million innovative structure is designed as an “open building,” with a flexible, open-column grid, raised floor and non-load bearing walls which can be reconfigured over time. The academic complex will cater to social interactions and strengthen the sense of community on SAMOHI’s campus by elevating educational, cultural … 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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