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Firms at the top
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January 1, 2008
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ZweigWhite has named 23 firms as Pinnacle Award winners—a distinction that honors a firm’s ability to grow revenues significantly while having a great work environment. |
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California Building Standards Commission to reassess hospital earthquake safety
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January 1, 2008
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The California Building Standards Commission will use HAZUS software to reclassify the earthquake risks in hospitals. |
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New ISO standard encourages sustainability in building construction
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January 1, 2008
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A new International Organization for Standardization standard will help to ensure that urbanization develops in an environmentally friendly manner. |
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CSI receives funding for GreenFormat
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December 3, 2007
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The Charles Pankow Foundation awarded a $153,000 grant to the CSI Foundation to support continued development of GreenFormat. |
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Nonstructural building components undergo seismic test
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December 3, 2007
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The National Science Foundation-funded Nonstructural Components Simulator realistically simulated a fully equipped, upper-story hospital room experiencing two levels of seismic activity. |
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Focused on the future at Structural Engineers Buildings Conference & Expo
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November 1, 2007
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The third annual Structural Engineer’s Buildings Conference & Expo provided thought-provoking discussion on the issues and technology impacting the future of the structural engineering industry.
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Industry leaders meet to define role of concrete in sustainable development
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November 1, 2007
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In September, the Strategic Development Council hosted the first of two Concrete Sustainability Road-Mapping Workshops. |
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New GSA BIM guide developed
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November 1, 2007
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The U.S. General Services Administration and Bentley Systems, Inc., collaborated on development of The Building Information Modeling Guide Series 02—Spatial Validation Program. |
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PCI holds annual convention and bridge conference
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October 5, 2007
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The 53rd annual Convention & Exhibition sponsored by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute will be held Oct. 21-24, 2007.
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Associations to develop LRFD pre-standard for composite structures
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October 5, 2007
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ASCE and ACMA signed a three-year agreement to develop a pre-standard for Load and Resistance Factor Design for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures.
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Seminars focus on steel joist and steel deck design
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October 5, 2007
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The Steel Joist Institute (SJI) and Steel Deck Institute (SDI) are offering full-day, in-depth, five-part programs on Oct. 16, 2007, in Chicago and on Oct. 18, 2007, in New York City. |
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Texas Tech offers Ph.D. in wind science
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October 5, 2007
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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved Texas Tech University’s proposed Doctor of Philosophy in Wind Science and Engineering. |
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Comment sought on seismic standard
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October 5, 2007
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The American Society of Civil Engineers’ Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI) will conduct a public comment period on the first supplement to its Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings Standard (ASCE 41-06). |
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Bridge collapse investigation continues
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August 29, 2007
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After the catastrophic collapse of a 1,900-foot-long, eight-lane freeway bridge across the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis, recovery operations and on-site investigations continued. |
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Presentation addresses BIM benefits
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August 29, 2007
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Nicolas Mangon, structural product line manager, Autodesk AEC Solutions, will speak on the topic of Building Information Modeling at the 2007 Structural Engineers’ Building Conference & Expo. |
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Record concrete pour completed
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August 29, 2007
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Placement of a mat slab foundation designed by Degenkolb Engineers represents the largest concrete pour in Coachella Valley history. |
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Northeastern sponsors Progressive Collapse Resistance Competition
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August 29, 2007
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The Northeastern University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is conducting a Progressive Collapse Resistance Competition. |
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Funds slated for National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program
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August 23, 2007
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The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has pledged funding to the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. |
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Minneapolis bridge collapse investigation update Aug. 6, 2007
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August 9, 2007
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Minneapolis bridge collapse investigation update—Aug. 6, 2007 |
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Minneapolis freeway bridge collapses
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August 2, 2007
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A 1,900-foot-long, eight-lane freeway bridge across the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis suddenly collapsed about 6 p.m. local time, Wednesday, Aug. 1. |
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Model code changes adopted based on recommendations from the NIST World Trade Center investigation
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August 1, 2007
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Safer buildings that are more resistant to fire and more easily evacuated in emergencies are the goal of the first comprehensive set of building code changes. |
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Eli W. Cohen, structural engineering pioneer
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August 1, 2007
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Eli W. Cohen, a structural engineering pioneer who helped forge the Chicago skyline and founded the consulting firm that became the Thornton Tomasetti Chicago office, died May 2, at his home in Evanston, Ill. |
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William J. LeMessurier, champion of design and professionalism
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August 1, 2007
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William J. LeMessurier, chairman emeritus and founding partner of LeMessurier Consultants, died on June 14. |
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Best Firms Summit focuses on employees
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August 1, 2007
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The 2007 Best Firm to Work For Summit is a two-day event, which will take place on Oct. 4-5, 2007, at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in Boston. |
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Comment sought for revised engineered wood standard
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August 1, 2007
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The Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers will conduct a public comment period on revisions to its standard for Load and Resistance Factor Design for Engineered Wood Construction (ASCE/SEI 16) |
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Proposed legislation would repair and improve Americas airports
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August 1, 2007
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The American Society of Civil Engineers recently applauded the introduction of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2007. |
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ACI seeks code-user input
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July 1, 2007
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ACI invites the public to review and comment on the proposed revisions to ACI 318-08. |
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New report looks at evolving market for infrastructure funding, development, management
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July 1, 2007
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A new report claims the United States’ low investment in aspects of mobility-related infrastructure is an "emerging crisis" that will compromise the ability of the nation’s cities to compete globally. |
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A successful test of wireless sensors for the simulated structural control of a model laboratory building performed at Washington University in St. Louis
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July 1, 2007
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This demonstration is the first step toward implementing wireless sensors for structural control in real buildings and structures, enabling less manpower requirements and far less remodeling of existing structures. |
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ACI seeks code-user input
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June 1, 2007
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ACI invites the public to review and comment on ACI 318-08 proposals. |
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