ACI Virtual Concrete Convention Scheduled for March 28-April 1

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The American Concrete Institute will be holding the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28-April 1. Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, Maryland, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world, while prioritizing attendee safety. A total of 45 technical sessions will be presented live with on-demand viewing available afterward, providing substantial opportunity to advance knowledge and earn continuing education units/professional development hours).  Of the 45 total sessions, five featured sessions include: Legal Issues in Concrete Construction – Lessons Learned: This session will bring together individuals with extensive experience in litigation related to concrete construction … Read more

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AISI Releases Updates to Cold-Formed Steel Design Standards 

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The American Iron and Steel Institute has updated six cold-formed steel design standards. AISI is an accredited consensus organization by the American National Standards Institute for developing American National Standards. The task of creating and updating cold-formed steel design standards is accomplished through two voluntary consensus committees—the AISI Committee on Specifications and the AISI Committee on Framing Standards. The standards are available for free download at https://www.cfsei.org/free-aisi-standards. The updated standards include: AISI S202, Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing AISI S220, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Nonstructural Framing AISI S240, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel … Read more

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Clayco Launches Design + Engineering Subsidiary, Provides Turnkey Industrial Project Delivery

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Clayco has launched Clayco Design & Engineering, the company’s newest business. This addition will enhance Clayco’s integrated Design-Build service offering and diversify the organization’s capabilities in delivery methods of manufacturing, process, food and beverage plants. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Clayco Design & Engineering is led by David Mills, a former partner at The Design Group, a Barry Wehmiller company. As vice president, Mills is responsible for strategy and innovation, new business development and recruiting industry talent. Joe Crawford, formerly with the Process Technologies division of AECOM, is director of operations and is charged with delivering best in class results … Read more

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New Study Reveals Benefits of GIS in Design, Construction Industry

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GIS is a critical part of the digital revolution in the design and construction industry, according to the findings of a new study, The Business Value of GIS for Design and Construction SmartMarket Report, released by Dodge Data and Analytics. The new research, funded by Esri and Autodesk, shows that use of GIS is continuing to grow in the industry as design and construction companies increasingly take advantage of its datasets and tools to improve their projects and grow their businesses. The study surveyed those with experience with using GIS, and it explores exactly how they are using it. The findings reveal … Read more

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New Coronavirus Recovery Measure to Provide Relief for Contractors Coping with Project Cancelations, Falling Demand

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The Associated General Contractors of America’s CEO Stephen E. Sandherr issued the following statement in reaction to the release of compromise coronavirus relief legislation slated for House and Senate votes as early as Dec. 21:   “The new coronavirus recovery measure announced today should provide some needed relief for a construction industry that is coping with project cancellations and job losses in most parts of the country. Most notably, the measure includes $10 billion in needed funding to help address the pandemic-induced shortfalls in state transportation revenues. This new funding should keep a number of road projects from getting canceled … Read more

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