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The International Code Council kicks off Building Safety Month 2019
Posted April 29, 2019

Starting May 1, the International Code Council, together with corporations, government agencies, professional associations and nonprofits, celebrates the 39th annual Building Safety Month. The...
U.S. Economic Growth Crosses 3% Threshold to Begin the Year
Posted April 26, 2019

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 3.2% rate during the first quarter of 2019, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors assessment of...
Engineering and Construction Costs Increase at Slower Pace in April
Posted April 24, 2019

Construction costs continued to increase in April for the 30th consecutive month, according to IHS Markit and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The current...
AIA honors exceptional designs with its COTE Top Ten Awards
Posted April 22, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is announcing this year’s recipients for its highest honor, the COTE Top Ten...
Construction Contractors Confidence Strong in February
Posted April 18, 2019

Construction industry leaders remained confident regarding nonresidential construction prospects in February 2019, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index (CCI) released by Associated Builders...
March Construction Starts Surge 16 Percent
Posted April 18, 2019

New construction starts in March advanced 16 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $809.2 billion, according to Dodge...

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.