Articles Tagged with ''manuals and handbooks''

Drywall isn't WUI approved by itself. Learn why tested assemblies determine wildfire code compliance.

The American Institute of Steel Construction has launched Clark, a free AI-powered chatbot that provides answers based on AISC’s steel design standards and guides.

The gypsum manufacturer releases new guide, reinforcing commitment to acoustic excellence.

Maximizing energy performance to cost in new construction homes is every homebuilder’s goal and every homebuyer’s expectation. Research shows that homebuyers want energy efficiency but also need affordability. For builders committed to maximizing efficiency, fiberglass and mineral wool insulation products offer both performance and cost-effectiveness.

As homebuilders work to decarbonize construction, sourcing low-carbon building materials, including insulation, is an important objective. However, it can be challenging to make informed choices when misleading information about the carbon impacts of products is commonly cited.

The American Concrete Institute announced a major upgrade to its concrete repair resources. On Nov. 12, the ACI Concrete Repair Subscription transitioned to the new ACI 562 PLUS Repair Subscription.

The book Cold-Formed Steel Connections to Other Materials: A Design Guide is a comprehensive guide from ASCE, offering engineers practical examples that address the challenges of connecting cold-formed steel to other materials.

The American Concrete Institute, in collaboration with NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, has released two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer reinforcement.