Bonnie Manley, P.E., director of construction codes and standards for the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), was named as a Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Fellow at the 2015 Structures Congress at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore.
The College of Engineering at Oregon State University is developing one of the leading facilities in the world to improve safety for construction workers and the general public.
Estimate One of Several Examples of How Agency Fundamentally Misunderstands Construction Industry, Raising Questions About Overall Rule.
March 30, 2015
A new report released by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) found that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed silica standards for U.S. construction industry will cost the industry $5 billion per year—roughly $4 .5 billion per year more than OSHA’s estimates.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum: the combined AAMA 609 & 610-15, “Cleaning and Maintenance Guide for Architecturally Finished Aluminum” and CW-10-15, “Care and Handling of Architectural Aluminum from Shop to Site.”
In a world increasingly aware of its impact on the environment, leaders in the architectural, building, and construction industries are embracing the idea of sustainability with regards to product development, design and construction techniques, building performance and maintenance, and adherence to nationally recognized programs and rating systems.
Exemplary craftsmanship in a recent residential remodeling project has earned Wall to Wall Construction LLC, Catonsville, Md., the Remodeler Project of the Quarter award from CertainTeed Corporation.