Structural Adhesives Inspired by Mussels
A University of Delaware professor is drawing inspiration from shellfish to develop resilient adhesives for affordable housing and next-generation infrastructure. Jovan Tatar, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and an affiliated faculty in the Center for Composite Materials, received a prestigious NSF…
BEST 5.0: The Building Efficiency System Tool™ Upgraded
Building on the foundation of a great tool and with more than two years of additional input from engineers, contractors and building owners, the Hydronic Industry Alliance-Commercial (HIA-C), a committee of the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA), has upgraded its interactive commercial…
Canadian Mass Timber to Make Vancouver Schools More Earthquake-Resistant
Canada supports innovation in the forest sector through the green construction of low-rise non-residential wood buildings. Mass timber use in public buildings, such as schools, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, promotes innovation and supports local value-added manufacturing.Canada supports innovation in the forest sector through…
Beyond construction – the applications of BIM in property management
The building and construction industry hasn’t always been eager to adopt new technologies. But as the sector fell behind in the fast-paced digital economy, this trend is starting to reverse. Digital services like building information modeling (BIM) are becoming industry standards,…
Canadian housing starts decline in February
The trend in housing starts was 242,777 units in February 2021, down from 244,963 units in January 2021, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of…
President Biden recognizes World Plumbing Day
President Joe Biden Thursday in a letter to Tom Bigley, chairman of the World Plumbing Council and former IAPMO Board of Directors member, recognized World Plumbing Day, acknowledging the essential service plumbers and those in our industry provide to people worldwide…
3D Printed Buildings Guide – Required Materials, Tips, and Resources
3D printing technology has had a revolutionary impact on enterprises around the world. It enables businesses to quickly develop models and prototypes, expediting their ability to test and fine-tune new products. It also makes it easy and affordable to manufacture pieces…