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Authoritative Study Now Available Heat fusing HDPE pipe sections provides a leak-freejoint plus heightened security and protection from seismic events. IRVING, Texas – A new report that examines the required…

IMAGINiT Technologies and ASCENT Center for Technical Knowledge share years of substation design expertise across North America. They will present these insights during five educational presentations during the Substation Design Solution Industry Consortium…

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. Their findings and process are laid out in a study published in the research…

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas –  A new technical document that addresses the critical  differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing…

Reston, Va. – ASCE’s Manual of Practice, Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting, MOP 155, details how engineers and construction professionals can utilize the Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting (DSPT) method to design…

Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SLI) (NYSE American: SLI) (FRA: S5L), a leading near-commercial lithium company, is pleased to announce that, as part of its significant resource…

Reston, Va. –  ASCE’s new Manual of Practice, Bridge Demolition Engineering: Best Practices, MOP 157, provides consistent industry standards by setting minimum expectations for what should be included in a safe and effective…

Total construction starts fell 27% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $865.6 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential building starts fell 38%, residential…

Geocells are one of the most valuable tools in the civil engineering and construction industries today. When constructingroadways over soft soils and weak subgrades, geocells can make a significant impact.…

Reston, Va. –  ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures, ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other…

A new report published in partnership between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions – from building to real estate to infrastructure…

Issue and key research finding Wildfire damage to drinking water systems can significantly delay a community’s economic recovery. The costliest disaster in Colorado’s history, the Marshall Fire of 2021, resulted in more…

Industry Report Examines Plastic Pipe Materials and Health Impacts Decatur, Georgia – The latest report from Safe Piping Matters covers upcoming research showing commonly used plastic pipe materials can release…

The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the natural and built environment, is pleased to announce the completion and…

Reston, Va. – ChronosHub and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are proud to announce a new collaboration for processing ASCE’s author fees, including article processing charges (APCs) for open access…

Covers Performance Requirements and Details Comparisons IRVING, TX –  The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the publication of a new document that provides the technical basis for comparing…

Reston, Va. –  ASCE’s newest Manual of Practice, Navigation Channel Sedimentation Solutions, MOP 156, addresses channel sedimentation problems. The book describes navigation channel sedimentation, lists the associated problems, and recommends practices for predicting…

Reston, Va. –  The latest publication from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Resilient and Sustainable Buildings, Infrastructure Resilience Publication (IRP) 7, provides a high-level overview of the methods and outcomes of four major…

Reston, Va. –  The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Wind Loads: Guide to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-22, supplies a comprehensive overview of the wind load provisions…

IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has released a new technical document that reports on the association’s findings about the compatibility of plastic piping materials with chlorine…

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” The guide was…

WASHINGTON – Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, today announced the findings from its 2022 Damage…

London, UK — The Supply Chain Sustainability School (the “School”) has today released its groundbreaking industry report focused on “Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector.” This comprehensive report addresses a…

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the publication of Firehouse Ministries Shelter. The newest MBMA architecture-focused educational case study takes a detailed look at an award-winning facility serving…

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has selected WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, to lead a new study aimed at addressing the current…

HAMILTON, N.J. – August 7, 2023 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 0.9% in July to 193.4 (2000=100) from the revised June reading of…

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments, is soliciting public comment…

BOSTON, MA – JULY 11, 2023 – Today, the Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC®) announced the Platform Stack Architectural Framework: An Introductory Guide. The guide, designed for C-Suite and business leaders, provides foundational building…

Washington, D.C. – Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that steel import permit applications for…

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXPO), today announced that it will report second quarter of fiscal year 2023 financial results for the period ended…

Reston, Va. – Dry docking can be extremely challenging requiring communication and coordination among a variety of stakeholders to ensure the safety of the vessel and personnel. ASCE’s newest standard, Dry Dock…

Reston, Va. – Disproportionate collapse is a failure where one component of a building leads the collapse of the building. ASCE’s newest standard, Standard for Mitigation of Disproportionate Collapse Potential in Buildings and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report, “RP23-01: Analytical Equations for Critical Local Buckling Stress of Lipped Channels.” The report provides analytical equations…

For consideration in Pride Month news, the pioneering African American woman architect Amaza Lee Meredith (born 1895) will be celebrated in the latest episodes of the New Angle: Voice audio documentary series created…

Safe Piping Matters is pleased to publish a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help protect the lives of building…

10 May 2023, London, UK — The Supply Chain Sustainability School, a multi-award-winning initiative which represents a common approach to addressing sustainability within supply chains, has today released its 2023…