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AISI Publishes S230-15, Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Prescriptive Method for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition
Posted November 29, 2015

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI S230-15, Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing―Prescriptive Method for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition,...
Construction Material Prices Fall Further in October
Posted November 12, 2015

The Producer Price Index for inputs to construction industries declined for a fourth consecutive month in October, according to an analysis of the Bureau...
U.S Construction Starts Fall Below Expectations in Q3
Posted November 11, 2015

U.S. construction starts came in slightly below expectations during the third quarter, with stronger activity in the civil engineering sector being more than offset...
USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi’s Greenthink Explains How Profit Can Save the Planet and How Saving the Planet Can Be Profitable
Posted November 11, 2015

A culmination of decades of being at the forefront of national sustainability initiatives, Greenthink by Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and founding chair of USGBC, puts...
Construction’s Percentage Job Gains Lead All Economic Sectors in October
Posted November 5, 2015

The U.S. construction industry added more jobs in October than during the previous four months combined, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor...
The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress Sponsors Second Annual Construction Management Student Competition
Posted November 5, 2015

The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress is accepting entries for its second annual Construction Management Student Competition, a hallmark competition that promotes careers in...

This Month’s Features

Pairing Standing Seam Metal with Proper Snow Control

Standing seam metal roofs with high-quality metal substrate can endure extreme temperatures and weather, including snow and blizzards.
The Benefits of DfMA in the Acceleration of Building Construction

DfMA is a strategic approach that optimizes the design process to enhance efficiency in manufacturing and assembly, ultimately leading to cost savings and faster...
Busting The Myth that Metal Roofs Hurt Wi-Fi and Cellular Signals

U.S. and Canadian homeowners are turning to residential metal roofs for plenty of good reasons. Metal roofs can last more than 50 years. They...
How Smart Material Handling Drives Construction Success

Competent contractors look for any efficiency that gives them an edge without sacrificing quality. To that end, efficient material handling has emerged as a...