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New Steel Design Guide for HSS Connections now available
Posted July 28, 2010

Structural engineers working with hollow structural sections (HSS) and connections for these members have a valuable new resource: AISC Steel Design Guide No. 24,...
Butler Manufacturing Updates Two AIA Learning Units
Posted July 27, 2010

Butler Manufacturing, Kansas City, Mo., reports strong interest, as indicated by enrollments, in two, updated online courses offered through AEC Daily, announced Kevin Hutchings,...
Petersen Panels Help Create High Profile Image for LEED Gold Animal Care Center
Posted July 27, 2010

The new Animal Care and Protective Services building in Jacksonville, Fla. is the city’s first LEED-certified project. The 41,000 sq. ft. facility is situated...
RIMA International Offers Training Session at METALCON 2010
Posted July 27, 2010

The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I), Olathe, KS., will be presenting an educational training session entitled “Fundamentals of Reflective Technology” at the 2010...
Steel—Doing It Right 2010 Seminar
Posted July 27, 2010

The two-day seminar is aimed at owners, project managers, estimators, foremen, superintendents, code officials and architects. The next seminar will be held November 8-9,...
Success Stories in a Weak Economy
Posted July 27, 2010

In spite of the worst recession the construction industry has seen since the Great Depression, there are still architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms...

This Month’s Features

Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye

While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems

A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...
Mastering Metal Composite Material (MCM)

MCM is not just a material; it is an opportunity to transform architectural intent into built reality.
The Resiliency of Stone-coated Steel Roofing

By combining the steel composition, panel profile, and installation methods, a stone-coated steel roof can carry more weight from snow than other roofing options,...