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ACS launches combined website
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November 7, 2011
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BESSEMER, Ala. – ACS, LLC, the original developer of the Structeavent and Encloser products has announced the launch of a new combined website. In 2006, Howard Ayers was granted a patent for Structeavent and in 2009 for Encloser. These innovative products combine the needs of several different products into one efficient system. |
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Tilt-Up Concrete Association announces winners of 21st Annual Achievement Awards
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November 7, 2011
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MT. VERNON, Iowa – The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – an international nonprofit organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method – has announced the recipients of the 21st Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. |
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Sam Schwartz Engineering working for the City of Chicago to expand Its system of bike lanes
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November 2, 2011
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SSE was recently retained by the Chicago Department of Transportation to develop and implement an additional 150 to 250 miles of bicycle lanes and a 100 mile network of protected bike lanes. |
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Construction Project Solutions co-develops Ci2 Integrated Value Engineering method partners with The re.Design Group to offer new business line
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November 2, 2011
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville-based Construction Project Solutions, a woman-owned small business that offers full service construction management solutions for commercial customers, in partnership with The re.Design Group, also based in Knoxville, have developed the Ci2 Integrated Value Engineering approach for facility design and construction. The Ci2 process integrates value engineering concepts across the entire project lifespan, from initial design through project close-out. |
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ClarkDietrich Building Systems acquires leading vinyl bead and trim manufacturer, Vinyl Corp.
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November 1, 2011
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WEST CHESTER, Ohio – ClarkDietrich Building Systems today announced that it has purchased the Vinyl Corp. business from Worthington Industries, Inc. Located in Miami, Fla., Vinyl Corp. is one of the largest, full-line vinyl bead and trim manufacturers in the U.S. The company’s products include beads, trims and control joints for stucco/plaster, drywall, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) and direct-applied exterior finish systems (DEFS). |
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Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. announces the acquisition of S&P Clever Reinforcement Company AG and S&P Reinforcement International AG.
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November 1, 2011
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PLEASANTON, Calif. – Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. announced today that it entered into an agreement to purchase all of the shares of S&P Clever Reinforcement Company AG and S&P Reinforcement International AG (collectively "S&P Clever"), both companies incorporated under the laws of Switzerland, for 54 million Swiss Francs (equivalent, at the exchange rate on October 26, 2011, to $61.4 million), subject to post-closing adjustments. |
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Mega deals drive 28% increase in global engineering and construction M&A value, according to PwC
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October 27, 2011
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NEW YORK – Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity showed strength in the global engineering and construction industry during the third quarter of 2011, driven by sustained strategic investor activity and the return of financial investors to the market, especially in the mega deals arena, according to Engineering growth , a quarterly analysis of M&A activity in the global engineering and construction industry by PwC US. |
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Two Thornton Tomasetti projects win NCSEA’s 2011 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards
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October 26, 2011
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NEW YORK – Two projects for which Thornton Tomasetti provided structural engineering services, Altra Sede Regione Lombardia and Bank of Oklahoma (BOK) Center, have been named award winners by the National Council of Structural Engineers Association for its 2011 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. Thornton Tomasetti was recognized at NCSEA’s 19th Annual Conference, October 20 – 22 at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center. |
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Structural earthquake engineers headed to Van, Turkey to assess damage
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October 25, 2011
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VAN, Turkey – A team of earthquake and structural engineers from Miyamoto International will soon arrive in Van, Turkey, to support the disaster relief efforts in response to the devastating magnitude 7.2 earthquake on October 23.
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Architectural leaders join Frank Gehry to form strategic alliance dedicated to transforming the building industry through technology
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October 19, 2011
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Gehry Technologies (GT), a global leader in applying technology to building industry challenges, today announced that Co-founder and Chairman, Frank Gehry, has brought together the world’s most distinguished architects and designers to form a strategic alliance furthering his vision to transform the building industry and the practice of design. As part of today’s announcement, this core group of renowned architects will also serve on Gehry Technologies’ board of advisors. |
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Cobiax voided slab technology arrives in the U.S.
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October 19, 2011
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MILFORD, Mass. – Barker Steel LLC, a provider of concrete reinforcing solutions based in Milford, MA, introduced the US to the Cobiax voided slab technology in September with its first use in the construction of the new Miami Art Museum (MAM) facility, currently being built in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. Cobiax is a reinforcing concrete system that utilizes 100% recycled plastic material voids incorporated with rebar and concrete to create voided slabs. |
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University of Nevada, Reno engineers simulate large quake on curved bridge
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October 18, 2011
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RENO, Nev. – Six full-size pickup trucks took a wild ride on a 16-foot-high steel bridge when it shook violently in a series of never-before-conducted experiments to investigate the seismic behavior of a curved bridge with vehicles in place. The 145-foot-long, 162-ton steel and concrete bridge was built atop four large, 14-foot by 14-foot, hydraulic shake tables in the University of Nevada, Reno’s world-renowned Large-Scale Structures Earthquake Engineering Laboratory. |
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Shapiro and Duncan announces office expansion
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October 18, 2011
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ROCKVILLE, M.d. – Shapiro and Duncan, dedicated to providing cutting edge mechanical solutions – including pre-construction, construction, design-building, fabrication, installation and maintenance services that provide and promote every step of the building process announced the expansion of their office. |
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BASF honored with ICRI Project of the Year Award
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October 18, 2011
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SHAKOPEE, Minn. – ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute) today announced that BASF’s Building Systems business, together with ConTech Restoration, was honored with the prestigious ICRI 2011 Project of the Year Award for their work on the Royal Floridian Condominium Restoration in Ormond Beach, Florida. |
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International Right of Way Association unveils the 2011 Infrastructure Project of the Year
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October 17, 2011
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LOS ANGELES – This month has unparalleled significance for the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), whose 10,000 members play a vital role in overseeing the nation's transportation, water and energy infrastructure. October is International Right of Way Month, and to acknowledge the industry's role in bringing essential infrastructure projects to life, IRWA held a Project of the Year Competition. |
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Thornton Tomasetti Project wins Wood Awards Gold
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October 17, 2011
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LONDON – Thornton Tomasetti’s Waddesdon Archive at Windmill Hill project recently won the Gold prize – the top honor – as well as the Structural award at this year’s Wood Awards, the U.K.’s premier architecture and furniture competition. |
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Wynright's Mega Mezzanine earns design award from Steel Joist Institute
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October 11, 2011
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ELK GROVE, Ill. – Wynright Corporation, the nation's leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, has received the Steel Joist Institute's 2011 Design Award. The much-coveted award was presented to Wynright Structural Solutions for the design, manufacture and installation of a 135,000-square-foot mezzanine erected in SKECHERS USA's 1.8-million-square-foot warehouse in Moreno Valley, Calif. |
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New technical notes released from Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
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October 11, 2011
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has released two new Technical Notes to its online collection. The new Technical Notes available are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Reinforcing Bars (Construction Technical Note CTN-G-2-10) and Economical Reinforced Concrete Construction (Engineering Technical Note ETN-C-1-10). |
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WoodWorks now accepting nominations For Wood Design Awards
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October 11, 2011
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WoodWorks is now accepting nominations for its Regional Wood Design Awards, which will be presented at Wood Solutions Fairs across the country. The awards recognize excellence in wood design and construction, as well as innovative projects that showcase wood’s strength, beauty, versatility and cost-effectiveness. |
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Bentley announces project finalists in 2011 Be Inspired Awards Competition
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October 5, 2011
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EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2011 Be Inspired Awards competition and the four winners of the 2011 Be Inspired Special Recognition Awards. |
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Most-innovative green buildings using FSC-certified wood
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October 5, 2011
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TORONTO – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announced today at Greenbuild the best commercial and residential buildings of 2011, based on innovative uses of FSC-certified wood products. At a time when the US Green Building Council is considering dramatically lower standards for wood in their flagship LEED program, the award-winning projects show that use of FSC-certified wood delivers benefits to the forest and the marketplace. |
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Lafarge kicks off net zero energy precast concrete home in support of Habitat for Humanity on National Precast Day
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October 5, 2011
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EDMONTON, Alberta – Lafarge North America kicked off an innovative NetZero energy home (duplex) project by giving a private media tour at the Lafarge Precast Concrete Plant. The project is in partnership with Stantec and will showcase their support of Habitat for Humanity (HFH). The duplex's innovative and integrative design, coupled with sustainable materials, will help create the ultimate energy-efficient precast concrete home. The project is a first-of-its-kind in Canada and will provide a "hand up" to two hard-working HFH partner families. Construction on the new duplex will begin in the fall of 2011. |
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Workflow, training and support content for Autodesk Revit Structure added to Pinnacle Series
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October 4, 2011
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DUBUQUE, Iowa – Eagle Point Software Corporation announced the release of its Pinnacle Series for Structural Engineering. This revolutionary technology delivers multiple implementation, training and support resources in a single, concise user interface. Through a combination of software and services, design professionals access onscreen workflow, cheat sheet & video content, and receive unlimited live training and technical support. |
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New infrastructure survey reveals U.S. weakness and need for clear vision
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October 4, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — CG/LA Infrastructure LLC, the world leader in infrastructure project identification and development, will announce the full results of its annual survey of public and private sector executives on the US infrastructure market, 10 am, Wednesday, October 5th, at the National Press Club. The survey paints a gloomy picture for US infrastructure with scores at all time lows. In terms of a country's ability to develop infrastructure projects, the US is on par with Peru and well below countries like Brazil, India, and China, which compete for scarce infrastructure dollars and expertise. |
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Doka announces partnership with Masons Supply Company
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October 3, 2011
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LITTLE FERRY, N.J. – Doka, a worldwide leader in formwork solutions and services is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Masons Supply Company, a leading construction product and service company serving the Pacific Northwest. |
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Children International teams With Black & Veatch to bring water resources to serve children in India
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September 30, 2011
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Black & Veatch, a global engineering, consulting and construction leader, is providing clean, safe drinking water to impoverished children and their families supported by Children International, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization, by funding construction of water wells in India. |
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Officials break ground on Miami central station
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September 30, 2011
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MIAMI, Fla. – Construction of South Florida’s first complete ground transportation hub began Tuesday, September 27 when Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Ananth Prasad joined local officials and representatives of Amtrak, Greyhound, Miami-Dade Transit Metrorail and Metrobus and Tri-Rail for a “shoveling of dirt” ceremony launching the final component of the massive $2 billion Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) Program. |
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Sustainable construction should stress durability as well as energy efficiency and other green building requirements
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September 29, 2011
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SKOKIE, Ill.—Each year in the United States, more than $35 billion in direct property loss is caused by natural disasters. Yet, while states and municipalities are seeking to adopt ordinances that require “green” or “sustainable” construction, they are overlooking disaster-resistance construction. |
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Gannett Fleming and Indie Energy team to develop technology solutions to generate water-energy efficiency
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September 28, 2011
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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gannett Fleming and Indie Energy are developing a powerful integrated approach that can reduce the capital and operating costs of a company’s water and energy reduction and reuse projects with next generation technology. |
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STINA announces first companies to achieve certified producer status
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September 28, 2011
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CHICAGO, Ill. – The Steel Tube Institute of North America (STINA) announced that six companies who produce steel tubular products have passed its audit process and earned the right to display the coveted STINA Certified Producer mark on their products. |
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