Approved take-up devices
Simpson Strong-Tie recently received a new Evaluation Report ICC-ES ESR 2320, which features the new aluminum take-up device and coupling take-up devices as well as the typical take-up device for threaded anchor rod sizes from 3/8 inch through 1-1/4 inches. This report is issued for the 2006 and 2009 International Building Codes. These devices compensate for wood shrinkage and settlement caused by construction loading in wood framed buildings where a threaded rod or hold-down is used. To view the ICC-ES Evaluation Report, go to www.icc-es.org/reports/pdf_files/ICC-ES/ESR-2320.pdf
International Code Council,
www.iccsafe.org

Construction management software
Systemates, Inc., released the latest version of its construction management software called Projectmates V10.0. This release comes with a fully loaded financial module and an effective project progression tracker tool called Earned Value Management. The new Earned Value Analysis tool in V10.0 helps project managers avert problems ahead of time, rather than letting the problem snowball into an unmanageable issue.
Projectmates,
www.projectmates.com

Marketing book
Brian Gallagher and Kimberly Kayler, CPSM, announced the publication of their book, Leading with Marketing. Published by AuthorHouse and available from amazon.com and the American Concrete Institute, the book is a comprehensive resource for creating, building and managing successful AEC marketing programs, which can be a key driver for profitable growth for AEC firms.
Leading with Marketing,
www.leadingwithmarketing.com