A study released by Urvashi Kaul, Consultant and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, seeks to address the issue of wood-framed residential fires, particularly multi-family wood-framed structures. The study, which examines two recent California apartment fires, focuses primarily on the economic impact wood-framed building fires have on communities and local governments.

When it comes to drilling in concrete for anchors, the new Hilti cordless rotary hammer drill TE 6-A22 delivers unmatched speed compared to any corded or cordless rotary hammer drill in its class in a size, weight and design that is the basis of the legend. Customers have asked for […]

Cemstone, an Upper Midwest leader in ready-mixed, engineered and architectural concrete, as well as aggregates, announced that Jacob Gave P.E., has rejoined the company as our Business Development Manager. Jacob will be pursuing strategic opportunities in Cemstone’s Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa markets. In Jacob’s new role, his focus will […]

Build with Strength applauds the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) for publicly opposing significant changes in the ICC 2021 Code Proposals that would loosen safety requirements for tall wood buildings. The proposed changes would increase height, area, and story allowances for tall wood buildings based in part on […]

The American Concrete Institute announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on three-dimensional (3-D) printing and additive manufacturing with inorganic cementitious materials.

Construction brings many opportunities to many different people. Communities experiencing an intense building spree can usually look forward to more foot traffic or an influx of new businesses.

E.T. Horn Co. recently hired Juliette Lim as vice president of key accounts for its Coatings and Building Materials Group.

It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of former Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer.

Arizona Polymer Floors has hired Daniel Tikusis as technical director, and it has promoted Carlos Santana to outside sales representative for Arizona, California and Nevada.