Digital access to GFRP-reinforced concrete code enhances usability, collaboration, and technical efficiency for design professionals
July 8, 2026
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars—Code and Commentary is now available through the ACI PLUS Platform, providing subscribers with an enhanced digital experience for accessing and applying this important structural concrete code.
For construction and design companies, high performance and innovation can no longer be treated as a specialized offering reserved for select applications.
NEU and RAF staff will work together to develop and implement mutually acceptable procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with the intent of this MOU in establishing any joint activities
July 7, 2026
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete (NEU) and the Resilience Action Fund (RAF) announced the two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) documenting a shared commitment to advancing the adoption of resilient construction practices.
Five years ago, 98 lives were lost when Champlain Towers South partially collapsed. The tragedy forever changed families, a community, and our nation's understanding of condominium safety.
Designers opted for a bold signage system of painted perforated corrugated metal that also adds brilliant color to an otherwise neutral exterior palette
June 17, 2026
The building team, which also included installers with CAD Construction, Tremont, Ill, specified Petersen to supply the screen – the architects had had success with previous screens using Petersen’s PAC-CLAD products.
Rishcoff will provide technical leadership and project management for PCI technical initiatives that develop, maintain, and disseminate the PCI Body of Knowledge
June 7, 2026
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has hired Cheryl Rishcoff as PCI’s new senior engineer, technical activities.
As healthcare design responds to climate pressures, aging infrastructure, and increasingly complex renovation cycles, the industry must move beyond fragmented specification toward integrated, continuous envelope design.
Held April 21 and 22, the educational event featured comprehensive technical presentations on the benefits of slag cement in concrete design and construction
April 28, 2026
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) successfully concluded its fifth annual Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Delaware.
On-Demand The session will also examine various roof and wall assemblies, supported by lab tests and real-world data. Finally, we'll cover essential quality assurance protocols, including building enclosure commissioning and whole building airtightness testing, to ensure your designs perform as intended.
On-Demand Program content identifies key aspects of factory fabrication — including tested performance and warranty coverage— and contrasts these with characteristics of alternatives produced in the field. Participants develop strategies for specifying glazing infill panels that support energy efficiency, safety, code compliance, and design goals.