NIBS Consultative Council Issues Moving Forward Report on Healthy Buildings

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The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council has issued its 2020 Moving Forward Report, looking closely at the importance of healthy buildings. The report examines how buildings can protect and promote public health, providing recommendations for President Biden and policymakers on three components of healthy buildings: indoor environmental quality, the importance of design in promoting health and promoting knowledge transfer between building owners and public health officials. “Ensuring that the spaces where we live and work are healthy and safe for continued occupancy is critical to overcoming the pandemic,” said Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, president and CEO of NIBS. … Read more

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Project Team Selected to Design, Construct National Pulse Memorial & Museum

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onePULSE Foundation has selected the project team consisting of construction management firm at risk Gilbane Building Company, in association with T&G Constructors, as well as owner’s representative PMA, design team Coldefy & Associés with RDAI | HHCP Architects, stakeholders and subconsultants to build the National Pulse Memorial & Museum, located in Orlando, Florida. onePULSE Foundation is the nonprofit established following the June 12, 2016, tragedy to honor and preserve the legacy of those killed and to create a sanctuary of hope. The National Pulse Memorial & Museum project will break ground in phases, beginning first with the Orlando Health Survivors … Read more

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Construction Employment Trails Pre-Pandemic Level in 39 States, Reports AGC

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Construction employment in June remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials noted that many construction firms are struggling to cope with supply chain challenges and rising materials prices, which is undermining demand for new projects and impacting firms’ ability to hire new workers. “The construction industry is a long way from full recovery in most states, in spite of a hot homebuilding market in many areas,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Soaring materials … Read more

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Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute Launches Online Job Board

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has launched a new online job board to connect applicants seeking employment in the cold-formed steel framing industry with potential employers. Job seekers can post their resumes for free. Employers pay a reasonable fee for each job announcement, with listings available in 30-day, 60-day and 90-day increments. The job board employer section is open to CFSEI members and nonmembers. CFSEI members receive a substantial discount. To view the CFSEI job board, visit https://cfsei.mcjobboard.net/jobs. For information on posting resumes or adding job notices to the CFSEI Job Board, contact Rose Kuria at rkuria@steel.org. For information on … Read more

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CFSEI Announces 2021-2022 Executive Committee Members

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has announced the members of its 2021-2022 executive committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for three years. The 2021-2022 CFSEI executive committee includes: Chair: Daniel Stadig, P.E., The Leffler Group, Colo. Vice chair: Patrick M. Hainault, P.E., raSmith, Wis. Immediate past chair (non-voting): Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc., Va. Committee members: Dana Hennis, P.E., S.E., Lochsa Engineering, Idaho Jeffrey Kreinke, P.E., Excel Engineering, Inc., Wis. Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of … Read more

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