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Structural Engineers Publish New Version of Design Standard

June 29, 2017

The American Society of Civil Engineers has published a new edition of its structural design standard, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.

High-Rise Cladding

How Many Other Structures Have Grenfell Tower-Type Cladding Panels?

Many panels are failing fire tests in the wake of the London apartment building tragedy

Peter Reina

June 28, 2017

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Following the deadly June 14 London Grenfell Tower fire that has killed at least 79 people, a nationwide investigation determined that dozens of U.K. high-rise buildings are potentially unsafe.

Building Safety

Flames Stripped Building Cladding in London High-Rise Fire

At least 17 people have died and dozens of others suffered injuries

Peter Reina

June 14, 2017

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The building exterior cladding had been renovated or replaced last July; death toll now at 17.

First US Mass-Timber Tower Is OK'd

June 7, 2017

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Authorities having jurisdiction in Oregon and Portland have granted a building permit for the 12-story Framework, which is on deck to become the tallest, pure mass-timber structure in the Americas and the tallest mass-timber building in the U.S.

Regulatory Barriers Stymie Onsite Potable Water Systems

Nadine M. Post

May 24, 2017

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California, Oregon and Washington are among the states moving forward with regulations and road maps for the construction and operation of building- and district-scale graywater capture and treatment systems for non-potable-water use, such as toilet flushing and irrigation.

The American Infrastructure

Engineers Propose 'River' Alternative to Border Wall

Move large quantities of saltwater over mountains? it can be done.

Frank K. Johnson

May 4, 2017

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Of all the ideas that have been suggested for the border wall, there is one that may help to bring together Mexico and the U.S., instead of pitting the countries against each other over illegal immigration.

Architects Offer Advice to Building Product Suppliers

Nadine M. Post

May 3, 2017

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The American Institute of Architects’ advice to building-product manufacturers and material suppliers: Improve your websites, provide free, product-related continuing education to design firms and hone your expertise on your offerings to strengthen your rapport with your customers.

The American Infrastructure

Trump's Border Wall Has Many Concepts, Few Big Bidders

A torrent of futuristic schemes for an unusual federal public works construction project

Scott Van Voorhis

April 28, 2017

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Will the president's late April pullback on 2017 funding delay the controversial project?

Litigation

Brooklyn Footbridge Reopens After Three-Year Closure

HNTB's chief bridge designer faces a lawsuit over alleged bridge flaws

Aileen Cho

April 26, 2017

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A lawsuit looms over its award-winning designer and national chief bridge engineer for HNTB, Ted Zoli.

Experts Recommend Hybrid Structures for Tall Timber Buildings

Nadine M. Post

April 18, 2017

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Tall mass-timber frames are coming into favor not only because wood is a renewable structural material but also because timber structures are typically faster, safer and simpler to build, compared to steel and concrete construction.