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Dr. James M. Fisher is MBMA’s 2024 Ellifritt Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems. Fisher has contributed extensively to the advancement of metal building systems,” said Lee Shoemaker, Ph.D., Dr. Fisher received the 1984 T.R.

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AISI Publishes “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes”

Civil + Structural Engineer

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. In all cases, it is recommended that users refer to the adopted codes in effect where the building or structure will be constructed.” This document is designed to meet a variety of user needs,” said Jay Larson, P.E.,

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. The system provides a permanent means of fall protection under access doors and exceeds OSHA fall protection requirements. Virginia is seeing sea level rise.

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Stay code-compliant with AISI’s thermal design guide

Construction Specifier

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. In all cases, it is recommended that users refer to the adopted codes in effect where the building or structure will be constructed.”

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Unique marble-facade performing arts center opens at World Trade Center site

Construction Specifier

The project is the final piece in the World Trade Center’s 2003 redevelopment plan led by former New York City Mayor Michael R. The structure boasts a marble facade that transforms from a monolith during the day to a warmly glowing masterpiece at night. REX, in collaboration with facade consultant Front, used 12 mm (0.5

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Unique marble-facade performing arts center opens on World Trade Center site

Construction Specifier

The project is the final piece in the World Trade Center’s 2003 redevelopment plan led by former New York City Mayor Michael R. The structure boasts a marble facade that transforms from a monolith during the day to a warmly glowing masterpiece at night. REX, in collaboration with facade consultant Front, used 12 mm (0.5

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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics

Job Order Contracting

Modules are in development for utilities, fuels, water retention structures (e.g., released 1996: Tri-Service Master Plan for all Engineering Management Systems (EMS) modules (Air Force to fund PAVER enhancements, Army to fund RAILER enhancements, and Navy to fund [future] BUILDER enhancements) 2000: BUILDER 2.0 Howieson, V.