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Assessing Risks and Opportunities in Mass Timber Construction: Insights from Allianz

Construction /

Allianz, a leading underwriting giant, delves into the financial and safety considerations of mass timber construction in its latest installment of the Commercial Emerging Risk Trend Talk series. The report highlights key findings, including the novelty of mass timber assemblies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and heightened fire risks during construction. With mass timber gaining traction as […]

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Building Transparency Welcomes Diverse Lead and Pilot Partners for Embodied Carbon Calculator Development

Construction, News /

The latest lineup of Lead or Pilot Partners backing the nonprofit organization spearheading the development of the Embodied Carbon Calculator (EC3) represents a wide array of manufacturers, suppliers, and entities within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector committed to fostering low-carbon procurement practices, whether in public or private contracts. In addition to stalwart supporters

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US Commerce Department Prioritizes Semiconductor Projects for CHIPS Act Funding by 2030

Government /

The U.S. Department of Commerce is strategically allocating funds from the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to prioritize semiconductor chip plant projects slated for completion by 2030. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed this focus during her address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington on February 26th. With an overwhelming response

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Missouri’s I-70 Expansion: Millstone Weber-Jacobs Team Secures First Project

Government /

Missouri has taken a significant step forward in its ambitious plan to enhance Interstate 70 (I-70) across the state by awarding the first project, valued at $405 million, to a design-build team comprising Millstone Weber and Jacobs. This marks the initial phase of a broader program aimed at widening and upgrading nearly 200 miles of

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Growth in Coal Ash Utilization: Insights from American Coal Ash Association Survey

News /

The latest findings from the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) Production and Use Survey reveal notable trends in coal ash consumption and utilization for the year 2022. Despite a slight decrease in fly ash usage in concrete, down to 10.9 million tons compared to the previous year, there was an overall 8 percent increase in

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Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Adopts NPCA’s Master Precaster Program

News /

The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) has recently secured the licensing rights to the esteemed Master Precaster program from the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). This strategic partnership aims to enrich educational avenues and bolster workforce competencies within the concrete industry. The Master Precaster designation is achieved through the completion of six specialized courses tailored

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