Tag: Updates
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American Concrete Institute Updates ACI University Learning Platform
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an updated learning management system for ACI University, its online education and training platform for concrete professionals. The platform provides access to more than 350 on-demand courses, monthly webinars, certificate programs and certification preparation. ACI members receive free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses. Updates…
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American Concrete Institute Updates ACI University Learning Platform
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an updated learning management system for ACI University, its online education and training platform for concrete professionals. The platform provides access to more than 350 on-demand courses, monthly webinars, certificate programs and certification preparation. ACI members receive free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses. Updates…
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Key LEED v5 Updates Every Architect and Builder Must Know
LEED v5 is built on a foundation of key principles that guide its updated requirements. The system now strongly emphasizes four main areas: decarbonization, health, resiliency, and equity. This shift reflects a broader understanding of what constitutes a truly sustainable building, moving beyond just energy efficiency to encompass the well-being of occupants and the planet.…
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Lino Luminaire Series Receives New Updates from A-Light
A-Light® (www.alights.com), an established best-in-class manufacturer of specification-grade interior lighting solutions, is pleased to announce updates to its Lino family, a minimalist linear fixture. Lino may now be selected in a recessed mount, either with a trim less or trim flange. All luminaires are now available in RGBW as well as static white. Full color…
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Back to School – 2025 Construction Refresher on OSHA Updates, PPE and Lessons Learned
Fall isn’t just for kids heading back to class — it is also a perfect time for crews to sharpen their safety skills. Think of it as a seasonal refresher course for the jobsite: the latest OSHA updates, a PPE tune-up and lessons learned from real-world incidents. Syllabus Day: What’s New from OSHA OSHA has…
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White House announces infrastructure priorities, permit updates
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Trump administration laid out its infrastructure priorities last week — key among them permitting overhaul and speeding up construction. “We want to streamline the rules and regulations around what you do as much as possible,” Transportation…
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FGIA Updates Water Leakage Test Guide for Fenestration
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a quality assurance and diagnostic field water penetration check for fenestration products. AAMA 501.2-25, Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store.…
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FGIA Updates Aerosol Foam Standard for Window Installation
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing the use of aerosol foams developed specifically for application with fenestration products. AAMA 812-25, “Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Frame Deflection When Using Propellant Expanding Foam Sealants for Air-Sealing Rough Openings of Fenestration Installations,” an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the…
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The Trend Toward Bright-Line Protections: Recent Legislative Updates to Prompt Payment Laws Across the Country
Prompt payment statutes have long served as the backbone of financial fairness and predictability in the construction industry. Designed to ensure that those who perform work and furnish materials are paid timely, these statutes help maintain cash flow stability across all tiers of a project. In recent years, state legislatures across the country have taken…
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ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates
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in Accessories, Attachments, Boom Lifts, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Equipment, Featured, Lifting, Lifting & Material Handling, Lifting Equipment, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Other Equipment or Fleet Hardware, Other Equipment or Fleet Management Software, Other Technology Solutions, Rental, Safety Equipment – Other, Scissor Lift, Scissor Lifts, Technology, Vertical Lift, Vertical Mast LiftsA new international standard is reshaping how controls are designed on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts and scissor lifts. ISO 21455, titled Operator’s controls – Actuation, displacement, location and method of operation, was published in 2020 to improve operator safety and reduce the risk of accidents caused by inconsistent control layouts. Australia…