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Bentley Publishes The Year in Infrastructure 2011
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December 26, 2011
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EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced that the digital version of The Year in Infrastructure 2011 is immediately available at www.bentley.com/YearInInfrastructure, and print copies can be requested at www.bentley.com/2011yearbook. |
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PIMA releases technical bulletin on continuous insulation systems in walls
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December 20, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) has released a new technical bulletin titled “Continuous Insulation Using Polyiso Wall Sheathing: What it is, what it does and why you need it.” The bulletin outlines best building practices when using polyiso insulation in a continuous insulation system for commercial walls. |
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New outlook report forecasts rise in investment in equipment and software in 2012
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December 19, 2011
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Washington, D.C. – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) launches its 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook today. The new report, which is focused on the $628 billion equipment finance sector, forecasts equipment investment and capital spending in the United States, and evaluates the effects on various related and exogenous factors in play currently and into the foreseeable future. Overall, the report forecasts investment in equipment and software will grow by 9 percent in 2012.
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TenCate Geosynthetics introduces woven geosynthetic for soil stabilization
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December 19, 2011
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TenCate Geosynthetics North America has developed a patented, woven geosynthetic for soil stabilization and base course reinforcement applications when differential settlement occurs due to heaving in the subgrade soils. |
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Design Data named an Autodesk AEC industry partner
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December 15, 2011
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LINCOLN, Neb. – Design Data, a leading provider of 3D detailing and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, announced it has been chosen as an AEC Industry Partner by Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 2D and 3D design and engineering software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. |
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Tensar Launches SpectraPave mobile application for engineers and contractors
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December 15, 2011
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ATLANTA – Tensar International Corporation, the leader in geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilization, today announced the launch of the new SpectraPave mobile application. |
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New study: Rigorous risk mitigation offers stronger profitability and productivity to construction firms, but most only assess risk
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December 15, 2011
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SAN FRANCISCO – The complexity of construction projects creates greater risks for inefficiencies than those faced by other industries; thus, good project management must include good risk management, offers McGraw-Hill Construction's latest SmartMarket Report, "Mitigation of Risk in Construction." |
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Positive results for walls and roofs at final IGCC hearings
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December 14, 2011
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BETHESDA, M.D. – Final hearings for the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IGCC) conducted last month yielded a number of advances for energy efficient and sustainable thermal envelopes, such as the inclusion of a straightforward approach to minimum thermal requirements for roof and wall systems. In addition, the new code extends the minimum thermal requirements to all low-slope roof replacements involving above-deck insulation. |
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BW Creative Wood Industries acquires Probuilt aluminum railing business
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December 14, 2011
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MAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia – BW Creative Wood Industries Ltd, one of North America's leading manufacturers of both interior and exterior railing systems, components and accessories for the residential housing market has acquired Probuilt DIY aluminum railing business from Alco Ventures Inc as of December 9th, 2011. |
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Hoboken ferry terminal brings ferry service back to historic landmark
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December 8, 2011
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HOBOKEN, N.J. – For the first time in nearly 45 years, ferry service is operating at Hoboken Ferry Terminal. This marks the completion of a massive $120 million, 9-year redevelopment and rehabilitation project of the Ferry Terminal, owned by NJ TRANSIT. |
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IES Honored by Greenbang for building performance analysis software
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December 6, 2011
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Boston – Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), a provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design, today announced it has been highly commended in the Buildings category of the 2011 Greenbang Efficiency Awards. Honored for its building performance analysis software, IES enables the development of truly sustainable, low-energy buildings from the earliest stages of the architectural design process. |
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WPI to offer the first bachelor's degree program in architectural engineering in New England
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December 6, 2011
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WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will launch a new interdisciplinary program leading to the bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering in the fall of 2012. It will be one of just 17 such programs nationwide, the first program in New England, and only the second in the Northeast. WPI's program has been designed to prepare students to help address the growing challenges of sustainability, energy conservation, and safety in the built environment. |
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Lindapter distributor opens in New Jersey
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December 5, 2011
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Responding to the increased demand of Lindapter Steel Connections, distributor UCCSC (UCC Steelwork Connections Inc) has opened a new inventory facility in Trenton, New Jersey, to better service the Mid-Atlantic and North Eastern United States. |
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New online calculator estimates carbon benefits of wood buildings
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December 1, 2011
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UNITED STATES – WoodWorks, a cooperative venture of major North American wood associations, recently launched an online tool that estimates the carbon benefits of wood buildings. Released as a complement to the online cost calculator launched earlier this month, the carbon calculator estimates the amount of carbon stored in a building’s wood products (which was absorbed by the trees while growing) and the greenhouse gas emissions avoided by not using steel or concrete. |
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Keast & Hood Co. part of Statue of Liberty renovation team
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November 30, 2011
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Philadelphia | Washington, D.C. – Keast & Hood Co., in collaboration with Mills & Schnoering Architects, LLC, is the structural engineer-of-record for the year-long $27.25 million renovation of the Statue of Liberty. Work began on October 29th of this year, the day after the 125th anniversary of the statue’s dedication in 1886. |
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STINA partners with Thornton-Tomasetti to offer first in a series of CEU/PDH learning credit modules about HSS
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November 29, 2011
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CHICAGO – The Steel Tube Institute of North America (STINA), in conjunction with Thornton-Tomasetti, a worldwide leader in engineering design, investigation and analysis, have made available the first module in a three-part continuing education series about steel hollow structural sections (HSS). |
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ACE Mentor Program of America receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring
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November 28, 2011
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NEW YORK – The Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program of America was one of eight organizations and nine individuals named as a recipient of the White House’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. |
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Fabcon celebrates 40 years of innovation in precast manufacturing
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November 23, 2011
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SAVAGE, Minn. – Fabcon, a leading manufacturer of high-quality precast concrete solutions, is celebrating 40 years of innovation. Founded in 1971, Fabcon provides wall panels, highway traffic barriers, columns and sound walls for commercial and residential construction. |
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Steel Joist Institute presents its 43rd Edition Catalog
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November 23, 2011
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FLORENCE, S.C. – The 43rd edition Standard Specifications (containing ANSI-approved standards) is now available for download on the Steel Joist Institute’s website at www.steeljoist.org/catalog. The edition, “Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joist Girders” provides design, construction and engineering professionals in the steel joist industry with accurate information on the design of steel joists and Joist Girders, including specifications and applications. |
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AISI publishes Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, 2011 Edition
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November 23, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI S202-11: Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, 2011 Edition, it was announced today. |
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Tilt-Up Concrete Association announces new website for TILT-UP TODAY
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November 21, 2011
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MT. VERNON, Iowa – The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method – has created a new website for the industry’s magazine, TILT-UP TODAY. |
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Ronstan delivers ‘floating ribbons of light’ catenary lighting system to outdoor shopping centre
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November 21, 2011
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MELBOURNE, Australia – Ronstan Tensile Architecture – a leader in end-to-end specialty contracting services and experts in tensile architecture – provides full-service engineering, design assistance, and installation services for an innovative catenary lighting system that spirals through the Watergardens Town Centre in Taylor Lakes, Victoria. |
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Perkins+Will launches transparency site, offering groundbreaking insight into precautionary built environment materials
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November 17, 2011
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NEW YORK – Today, leading design firm Perkins+Will launched the built environment's first free, universally accessible database aimed at creating greater transparency into building materials containing substances that are publically known or suspected to be associated with an adverse finding in relation to human and environmental health. |
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IES makes shopping for engineers a snap this Holiday Season
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November 17, 2011
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BOSTON – Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), a provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design, today announced a holiday promotion for its VE-Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 software. Through December 31, IES is offering VE-Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 licenses at up to 25 percent off. The VE-Navigator simplifies LEED energy modeling through a robust and detailed step-by-step structured workflow, which streamlines the LEED analysis process, reducing time and effort required. |
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Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute recommends return to inch-pound markings
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November 15, 2011
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SCHAUMBURG, IL – At their recent meeting on November 9, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) Board of Directors urged all CRSI producer members to revert to an inch-pound bar marking system for all sizes and grades of deformed reinforcing steel products. CRSI members produce more than 90% of domestic reinforcing steel. |
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Milgard Windows & Doors recognized as brand leader by BUILDER Magazine
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November 15, 2011
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TACOMA, Wash. – BUILDER, the leading media brand for the residential construction industry, has released the results of its 2012 Brand Use Study and named Milgard Windows & Doors as the Brand Leader in Overall Vinyl Quality. For more than 20 years, BUILDER's annual study has been one of the most anticipated industry resources for trends and information. |
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Shapiro & Duncan launches new services enhancement tool at the 2011 Capital Building & Facility Maintenance Show
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November 14, 2011
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ROCKVILLE, Md. – Shapiro & Duncan, dedicated to providing cutting edge mechanical solutions – including pre-construction, engineering, construction, design-build, fabrication, installation and maintenance services which provide and promote every step of the building process announced today that they will be launching a new service process utilizing a HVAC service tablet, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Capital Building & Facility Maintenance Show. |
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art showcases Buro Happold's creative engineering solutions
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November 10, 2011
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The 201,000-sq.-ft. museum – which opens to the public on November 11 – features an unprecedented roof design that uses bridge technology, as well as seamlessly integrated MEP systems. |
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Barton Smith shared views on Houston's economy hosted by LJA Engineering, Inc.
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November 9, 2011
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HOUSTON, Texas – LJA Engineering, Inc. hosted the 7th Biannual Special Speaking Engagement with Dr. Barton Smith, a Houston economist and former University of Houston Director of the Institute of Regional Forecasting, on Wednesday, November 2nd. Dr. Smith shared his views on Houston’s economy in 2012 with over 130 guests at City Centre’s Norris Conference Center. |
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ClarkDietrich(TM) Building Systems Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Building with LEED(R) Accredited Engineering Team
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November 9, 2011
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WEST CHESTER, Ohio – Three members of ClarkDietrich(TM) Building Systems’ engineering services team recently achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(R)) accreditation. Two members obtained the title of Green Associate and one reached the status of Accredited Professional. |
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