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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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The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures

BDC Network

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Shear walls transfer reactions from the roof and floor diaphragms and send the forces into the foundation.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. In fact, how many know it is used in many resilient flooring types? So much of resilient flooring in commercial applications is installed over concrete slabs. Do most people think all rubber comes from a rubber tree?

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Corporate Real Estate’s Role in ESG: Scaling High-Performance Buildings by Leveraging an Effective Real Estate Program

Stok

Download The Sustainable Real Estate Program Handbook here. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for prioritizing human health and instilling new levels of resilience into global operations. In sum, high-performance building strategies can directly improve a company’s ESG performance by boosting environmental (e.g.

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Top 10 Video Games Ever with the Construction Theme

CCR Magazine

We’re going to go into the world of virtual construction today and discover the greatest building video games ever made. We have everything you need, whether your passion is building massive skyscrapers, creating elaborate cities, or just testing your architectural prowess. It’s regarded as one of the top building games available.

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Extensive Guide to Australian Construction Industry Peculiarities 2023!

Buildern

Facts and Figures about the Australian Construction Industry With strong demand for new infrastructure, housing, and commercial properties, the industry has shown resilience in the face of economic shocks and natural disasters, with government investment in infrastructure and housing construction providing stability.