Aluflam: Fire-rated aluminum window, wall, and door systems
The Aluflam Group is a recognized, worldwide leader in fire-rated aluminum/glass construction. Aluflam North America has operated in the United States…
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Post-earthquake: Turkey detains, arrests 130+ accused of poor construction practices
After the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake, which led to more than 40,000 reported casualties, the Turkish government has detained or sent arrest w…
Contender design for World Expo 2027 highlights Minneapolis’s natural resources
Integrated design firm, DLR Group, has been selected as the project designer to represent the U.S. in the bid to host the next World Expo in Minneapol…
Smithsonian American Art Museum to start renovation targeting visitor experience
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) in Washington, D.C., has announced its plan to revitalize its permanent collection galleries and renew its …
Global construction giant selected as construction manager for N.Y. port
Skanska USA has been selected as the construction manager for the port upgrade of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), a key infrastructure for …
U.S. government announces $400 M for Golden Gate Bridge improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced a grant of $400 million for California to seismical…
Submissions open for North American Copper in Architecture Awards 2023
Architects and contractors from the U.S. and Canada are invited to submit their copper building projects in the 16th annual North American Copper in A…
Penn State, Ohio State team up for $1.8M construction worker safety research
To address the high level of injuries in the construction sector, Penn State University (Penn State) and Ohio State University (Ohio State) have been …
Arizona’s native cactus inspires sustainable office design
Pinal County Attorney’s Office in Florence, Arizona, uses biomimicry to create a building which replicates the native saguaro cactus and its natural…
PCA resists EPA’s proposed stringent PM air quality standards
Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents most of America’s cement manufacturers, opposes the proposed decision by the U.S. Environmental …
