ACI publishes code requirements for Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars
The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 440, has released ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars. The code was developed by an ANSI-approved consensus process and addresses structural systems,…
Making Height Safety Compliance Easy
Our mission is to make height safety compliance on commercial flat roofs easy for contractors, engineers, consultants, specifiers, facility maintenance teams and building owners. With 10+ years experience in construction and an array of stocked product, our team of height safety…
NASA, ICON Advance lunar construction technology for moon missions
As NASA plans for long-term human exploration of the Moon under Artemis, new technologies are required to meet the unique challenges of living and working on another world. NASA has awarded ICON, located in Austin, a contract to develop construction technologies that…
What CTOs Need To Consider When Purchasing Construction Technology
Thanks to the great technology acceleration, construction is shifting toward adopting tech across our industry. The benefits of digital processes are plentiful, from increased collaboration and improved accuracy to more efficient workflows and increased profitability. Unfortunately, software fatigue is also emerging…
VICA Celebrates New Board of Directors for 2022/2023
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and its membership received five industry leaders to its 2022-2023 Board of Directors during their Annual General Meeting on November 17th, 2022. There were ten nominees from across Vancouver Island. Continuing to utilize online voting…