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Aurigo Masterworks Cloud Achieves FedRAMP In Process Status

Civil + Structural Engineer

“With the increase in investment from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, public agencies need cloud-based solutions offering the highest standards of security and reliability. ISO 22301:2019 specifies the requirements for organizations to protect against, respond, and recover when disasters arise.

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National Science Foundation Awards Research Funding to Advance Performance-Based Fire Design for Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Civil + Structural Engineer

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

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Federal, state funding to support QLD flood-affected infrastructure

Roads Online

A new recovery and resilience package from the Federal and Queensland governments will provide $119.1 million, $100 million will be used as part of a Betterment Fund to rebuild and increase the resiliency of infrastructure across impacted LGAs. Of the $119.1 Of the $119.1 Related stories: Construction begins on $2.1B

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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. They were designed for an older climate that probably doesn’t exist anymore.” They are an important part of the overall protection plans,’’ Jimenez said.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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2023 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

The 2023 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry have benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. From airport terminals and major water and transportation infrastructure projects to climate resilience assessments, he is helping to deliver efficient and resilient water systems across the built environment.

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Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies

Construction Specifier

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) , the top five storm-related disasters in 2018 and 2019 alone combined to cause more than $75 billion in damage. Other factors include the need for properly designed systems ensuring durable, long-lasting and attractive results.

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