Source: Canadian Wood Council (CWC), Vancouver, B.C.
The Case for Tall Wood Buildings validates the use of mass timber products as a viable structural building material option, thanks to a new open design methodology. The CWC-commissioned report highlights wood products’ ability to offer flexible tower construction, meet building codes and be price competitive with concrete and steel structural options.
Read MoreSources: Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Ill.; CP staff
Beyond fuel and transportation, rising oil prices directly impact street and highway building and maintenance costs, compounding the hundreds of millions of dollars states lose due to outdated bidding policies that favor petroleum-based asphalt over other paving materials.
Read MoreSources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff
Crediting cautious construction market optimism among producers and their suppliers, NPCA reports a significant spike in floor traffic over prior year figures for the Precast Show, co-located with the 2012 Icon Expo in Orlando. The March 1–3 event marked official attendance of 3,692 and 1,000-plus units of training delivered—the highest for the show’s education component since 2008.
Read MoreSource: Tilt-Up Concrete Association, Mount Vernon, Iowa
TCA is accepting entries in its 22nd Tilt-Up Concrete Achievement Awards program through June 29. Industry professionals are encouraged to consider submitting projects for the annual competition throughout the year. To qualify for consideration, a member of the team that maintains a current TCA membership must submit projects.
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