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The American Concrete Institute has announced its ACI Concrete Convention to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The convention will take place March 30-April 2 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

Registration Opens for 2025 ACI Concrete Convention

The American Concrete Institute has announced its ACI Concrete Convention to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

January 13, 2025

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A man on a ladder installing continuous insulation

Meeting IECC Thermal Requirements

Continuous insulation can meet the standards and help you reach tax incentives

Brian McKay

January 9, 2025

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Continuous insulation can meet the standards and help you reach tax incentives

Top Three Benefits of Using Pre-Blended Stucco and Mortar

Pre-blended products are growing in popularity.

Dale Nehls

January 7, 2025

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Pre-blended products are growing in popularity.

ACI Committee 323 Low-Carbon Concrete Code

American Concrete Institute Publishes Code Requirements for Low-Carbon Concrete

December 7, 2024

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The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 323, has released ACI CODE-323: Low-Carbon Concrete — Code Requirements and Commentary. The code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential is required.

Head Flashings at Window and Door Openings

Flashings at window and door openings can be a tricky task. Here’s a breakdown of best practices.

Bill Egan

November 19, 2024

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Flashings at window and door openings can be a tricky task. Here’s a breakdown of best practices.

All Things Gypsum: Wildland Code

Susan Hines

November 12, 2024

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What is the International Wildland Urban Interface Code and why should it matter to me?

A building Design model using Metalcaulk products

The Importance of Fire Protection in Modern Construction

Designing buildings to be resilient against fire takes collaboration and knowledge.

Dave Hanrahan

October 22, 2024

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Designing buildings to be resilient against fire takes collaboration and knowledge.

Larry Williams has been a prominent figure in the steel framing industry

Face to Face: Larry Williams

The SFIA’s well-known executive director has retired. We were fortunate to speak with him as he exited his role.

Don Allen, P.E., LEED A.P. is an internationally known expert in cold-formed steel design

Don Allen P.E., S.E., LEED A.P. W&C Staff

October 15, 2024

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The SFIA’s well-known executive director has retired. We were fortunate to speak with him as he exited his role.

What to Know About Code Changes for Masonry Veneer

October 15, 2024

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Big changes are coming to adhered masonry veneer codes with the 2022 updates to TMS 402 and 602, soon to be adopted in the 2024 building codes. The revisions introduce two design approaches — prescriptive and engineered — giving more flexibility to architects and engineers.