Tag: Releases
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BIA Releases Industry-Average EPD for Clay Masonry
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) announces a new Industry Average Environmental Product Declaration (IA EPD) for clay masonry products including clay brick, structural clay tile, thin brick and clay brick pavers. The 2025 Clay Masonry Products Industry Average EPD expands the scope of BIA’s 2020 EPD to a cradle-to-grave assessment. It covers the entire life cycle of…
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NEU Releases Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Guide
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the release of a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D, LEED AP. This guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture…
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NEU Releases Low-Carbon Concrete Materials Guide
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, today announced the release of a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D, LEED AP. This guide focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture…
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IBHS releases Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today released the 2025 update to its Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings, reinforcing its commitment to improving asphalt shingle durability and reducing storm damage. Now in its fourth edition, this year researchers evaluated a record 24 impact-resistant shingle products — IBHS’s most expansive assessment to date — capturing…
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Pearl Releases First Performance Profile of U.S. Homes
Pearl today announced completion of the Pearl Home Performance Registry™, the first comprehensive performance database of America’s single-family housing stock. Every one of the nation’s 92 million single-family homes has been modeled and assigned a Pearl SCORE™ — a 1 to 1,000 rating that quantifies how well each home performs across five universal factors of…
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CPA releases new guidance for cranes near railways
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments. The 58-page publication, Requirements for Lifting Equipment Adjacent to Railways Controlled by Network Rail, has been jointly produced by the Crane Interest Group (CIG) and the Tower Crane Interest Group (TCIG) in collaboration with Network Rail. Until now, guidance in this…
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CBIZ Releases 2026 Tax Planning Guide Highlighting OBBBA Changes
CBIZ, Inc., a national professional services advisor, has released its 2026 Tax Planning Guide, helping businesses and individuals navigate changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The guide outlines key tax shifts and practical strategies for 2026 and beyond, covering topics from net operating losses to AI and automation impacts. Joseph Perry, National…
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Extreme Steel Releases White Paper on Vertical Integration
Extreme Steel Inc. (ESI), a leader in the structural steel industry, is proud to announce the release of a new white paper, Vertical Integration for Better Construction: Opportunities to Deliver Seamless Structural Steel Solutions. Authored by Robert Pelham, president and CEO, ESI, the report details how vertical integration is solving industry-wide inefficiencies by bringing detailing, fabrication, logistics…
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ABC Releases 2025 Field Tech Report Highlighting Jobsite Innovation and Construction Technology Trends
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its fifth annual Field Tech Report, outlining how field technology is reshaping jobsites and advancing the next phase of innovation in the construction industry. The 2025 report focuses on the tools and digital solutions transforming field operations, including drones, robotics, laser scanning and jobsite security systems. According to…
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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…