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ABC’s Greg Sizemore takes position at Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Posted December 20, 2019

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that Greg Sizemore, the association’s vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development, has been appointed vice...
AIA inaugurates Jane Frederick president
Posted December 20, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) inaugurated Jane Frederick, FAIA, as its 96th president. “It’s an honor and a privilege to join the distinguished...
AIA, ACSA give David Leatherbarrow Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education
Posted December 20, 2019

The board of directors and strategic council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announced David...
AIA, University of Washington publish chapters of ‘Guides for Equitable Practice’
Posted December 20, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Washington are releasing three final chapters of the “Guides for Equitable Practice.” “Guides for...
AIA’s ABI increases in November
Posted December 20, 2019

Demand for design services in November increased at a modest pace for the second month in a row, according to a new report from...
Bid-price PPI dips, input costs drop, job growth slows, AGC says
Posted December 20, 2019

Contractors’ bid prices dipped 0.1% from October to November, while materials and services input costs declined 0.4%, based on an Associated General Contractors of...

This Month’s Features

Batten Seam Roofing: Traditional Craft Meets Modern Metal

Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested...
A Career To Remember: W. Lee Shoemaker of the MBMA

After 32 years as the director of research and engineering at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph. D, P.E., will...
The Case for Verified Fire Protection

Do not rely on performance claims alone when evaluating structural steel intumescent coatings. Ask about the test standards and verify third-party validation. It is...
Engineering Access: Designing Structural Openings in Metal Buildings For High-Traffic Use

Openings should meet the key needs of the space while minimizing obstructions and other hurdles to entry or exit from the metal building.