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Arbitrary federal regs block many small engineering firms from creating jobs
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October 1, 2010
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 WASHINGTON — In this difficult economy, Hinman Consulting Engineers, is one of the few engineering firms in a position to hire new employees. But the firm is close to exceeding $4.5 million in revenues, meaning it will lose its competitive SBA status that helps the San Francisco-based firm get government projects. CEO Eve Hinman knocked on doors in Washington to get help to raise this artificial SBA barrier to job creation beyond the 25 employees that currently work at woman-owned HCE. |
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VisionREZ 2011 premieres at 2010 BCMC
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September 30, 2010
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ALLEN, TEXAS — Ameri-CAD Inc. has announced it will premiere its VisionREZ 2011 architectural design software solution at the 2010 Building Components Manufacturing Conference (BCMC) trade show for the structural building components industry, Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
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Headlines from around the Web, Thursday, September 30, 2010
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September 30, 2010
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From The Wall Street Journal: Builders use own cash for skyscraper development
From The New York Times: Developer unveils latest design for Brooklyn plaza
From The Wall Street Journal: Schools aid N.Y. builders in slump
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Headlines from around the Web, Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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September 29, 2010
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From PhysOrg.com: Computer models analyze soil at building sites
From PressTelegram.com: Officials approve $1.1B Long Beach bridge replacement
From PhysOrg.com: Computer model predicts disaster’s impact on critical infrastructure
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AGA to launch sustainability-focused parking structure microsite
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September 29, 2010
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CENTENNIAL, COLO. — The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) has announced it will launch an in-depth micro-website at www.steelparking.com examining the advantages, cost, sustainability, and durability of hot-dip galvanized steel parking structures. The site, to be launched Oct. 10, is a comprehensive resource for anyone wishing to study parking structure design through the lens of sustainability. |
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New software bundle to provide whole-building solution
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September 29, 2010
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IRVINE, CALIF. — Tilt-Up Design Systems LLC (TDS) and Nemetschek Scia announced at the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s 2010 Annual Conference the availability of a new software bundle that provides design-build firms, architects, engineers and contractors with an integrated whole-building solution for site-cast precast (tilt-up) construction. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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September 28, 2010
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From Roads & Bridges: UDOT under fire for unsafe bridges
From ChicagoTribune.com: Construction hiring gains momentum
From NJ.com: Firm perfects building materials with embedded solar cells
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Early steel detailing can mean big time savings
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September 27, 2010
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DEERFIELD, ILL. — Developing the structural steel shop drawings concurrently with the development of the structural construction documents is a process known as early steel detailing. This process, once understood and agreed upon by the design and construction teams, can save projects significant time in the schedule. Learn from Matthew S. Trammell, P.E., structural engineering manager at TRC Worldwide Engineering Inc., as he explains the process his team executed for the Our Lady of Lourdes Replacement Hospital saving two months of construction time. Structural Engineering & Design Webcast Series “BIM Structural Design Series: Efficient Structural Workflows for Design and Collaboration” is scheduled for Oct. 12, 2010. Learn more and register here. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Monday, September 27, 2010
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September 27, 2010
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From Courier-Journal.com: Billions needed to fix Indiana infrastructure
From WorldHum.com: Las Vegas bets on ‘real’ architecture
From Guardian.Co.UK.com: James Murdoch's Sky scraper
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Second annual SteelDay events grow attendance to more than 8,000 people
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September 27, 2010
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CHICAGO — More than 8,000 people attended about 200 free events across the U.S. on September 24 for the second annual national SteelDay. The structural steel industry's largest networking and educational event for the design and construction community is hosted by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), its members, and other affiliated organizations. Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, this year's SteelDay nearly doubled its number of in-person attendees (not including live webinar attendance) and added dozens of event locations. |
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Steel Dynamics to buy joist-making assets from Commercial Metals Co.
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September 27, 2010
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FORT WAYNE, IND. — Steel Dynamics Inc. has announced it has agreed to acquire from affiliates of Commercial Metals Company (CMC), certain facilities and assets of CMC’s former steel-joist manufacturing operations.These assets will become a part of SDI’s wholly owned subsidiary, New Millennium Building Systems.
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Built environment leaders team up to educate importance of IPD
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September 24, 2010
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SAN FRANCISCO — The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) team of Forell/Elsesser Engineers Inc., Cannon Design and McCarthy Building Co.’s Inc. wrapped up the second annual collaborative Integrated Skill Development internship program based on the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model. Students from California Polytechnic State University, University of California, Berkeley, and Oregon State University participated in this year’s internship. |
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WRI awards engineering scholarships
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September 24, 2010
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HARTFORD, CONN. — The Wire Reinforcement Institute (WRI) Education Foundation has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to four students pursuing engineering studies. This is the sixth year that the scholarship opportunity has been extended to undergraduate and graduate civil and structural engineering students at accredited colleges and universities. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Friday, September 24, 2010
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September 24, 2010
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From ChicagoTribune.com: Art Institute of Chicago files lawsuit against engineers
From POPSCI.com: Architects and cell biologists team up for next-generation building
From Daily Commercial News Online: Construction group rises above WTC challenges
From WCSH6.com: Technology makes bridge building faster
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Headlines from around the Web, Thursday, September 23, 2010
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September 23, 2010
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From NewJerseyNewsroom.com: Bayonne Bridge improvement project garners support
From Constructech.com: Using BIM to improve processes
From WallStreetStocks.net: Are engineering jobs recovering from the recession?
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AISI and CSA Standards announce North American Specification Supplement
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September 23, 2010
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Iron and Steel Institute and CSA Standards have announced that Supplement No. 2 to AISI S100 (CSA S136), the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2007 Edition (S100-07/S2-10), has been published and is available free of charge on AISI’s website at www.steel.org and through CSA Standards at www.shopcsa.ca. |
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CKC announces promotions and new hire
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September 23, 2010
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BELLEVUE, WASH. — Cary Kopczynski & Co. (CKC) has promoted Martin Maingot to the position of senior associate, Matt Hopper to the position of associate, and added Jorge Gamboa as senior CAD designer. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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September 22, 2010
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From Architectural Record: UN headquarter renovations commence
From PressDemocrat.com: Work begins on $284 million Calif. hospital
From 10News.com: Bridge column undergoes simulated quake
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University students bring Solar Decathlon to the community
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September 22, 2010
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Forging new ground in the Solar Decathlon, a team of students from Parsons The New School for Design, Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy, and Stevens Institute of Technology have announced they will develop a solar-powered home for residents of the District of Columbia, working in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C., and the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
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PCI announces 2010 Big Beam Contest winners
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September 22, 2010
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CHICAGO — The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's (PCI) Student Education Judging Committee has selected the winners of the Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Contest. |
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ACI mourns loss of president Richard D. Stehly
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September 21, 2010
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FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has mournfully announced the passing of its president, Richard D. Stehly, who passed away Sept. 18. |
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Walter P Moore honors outstanding young structural engineer
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September 21, 2010
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HOUSTON — Walter P Moore has chosen Ryan Seckinger, P.E., as the 2010 recipient of its prestigious “Javier F. Horvilleur Outstanding Young Engineer Award.” |
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PCA and IBHS develop building codes for sustainable concrete construction
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September 21, 2010
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SKOKIE, ILL./TAMPA, FLA. (September 20, 2010) — To allow local governments to adopt green building codes that address high performance as well as conventional sustainable features, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), have developed High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability 2.0. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Monday, September 20, 2010
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September 20, 2010
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From NJ.com: N.J. trans head urges private bridge inspections despite costs
From Memphis Business Journal: Engineering and architecture firms continue to struggle
From Yahoo News: ROI in LEED with sustainable designs and green buildings
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Thornton Tomasetti and Hardesty & Hanover form strategic alliance
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September 20, 2010
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New York, N.Y. — Thornton Tomasetti Inc. and Hardesty & Hanover LLP have formed a strategic alliance to collaborate on the evaluation and engineering of transportation infrastructure and movable structures. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Thursday, September 16, 2010
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September 16, 2010
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From Blogs.Forbes.com: Why virtual construction is the new normal
From Autodesk: Autodesk to sponsor contest on CGarchitect.com
From StreetInsider.com: SmithGroup reaches 50 LEED-certified projects
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Bentley announces 2011 Student Design Competition call for submissions
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September 16, 2010
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EXTON, PA. — Bentley Systems Inc. has announced that the call for submissions for its 2011 Student Design Competition is now open. University, college, community college, technical school, and high school students are invited to submit projects designed using Bentley software, along with a short essay describing their work. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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September 15, 2010
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From NorthJersey.com: Port Authority to raise Bayonne Bridge
From Boston.com: Officials break ground on Worcester development project
From GreenBiz.com: Federal buildings to get ‘green’ retrofits
From Constructech.com: BIM moves forward
From ReedConstructionData.com: Economist reveals threats to construction recovery
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Headlines from around the Web, Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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September 14, 2010
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From Constructech.com: Project management software helps boost collaboration
From The Wall Street Journal: Expired bonds to complicate WTC costs
From NewsBlaze.com: Report highlights challenges with enterprise architecture
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2010 Best Firms To Work For ranking will be revealed in two weeks
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September 13, 2010
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DEERFIELD, IL — The Best Firms To Work For Summit will be held Sept. 28–29 at The Palazzo hotel in Las Vegas. This year’s program is designed to showcase the initiatives companies are taking to retain talented employees, keep them motivated, and run successful businesses.
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