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buildings and nonbuilding structures. Developed through an extensive
consensus process, the document addresses all major structural
systems, including cast-in-place, precast, shotcrete, plain, nonprestressed,
prestressed, and composite construction.
This latest edition introduces significant updates, including a new
sustainability appendix that reflects modern construction practices,
revised requirements for post-installed reinforcing bars, and enhanced
provisions for shear friction. Additional updates include improvements
to deep foundation requirements across all seismic design categories
and clarified guidelines for cantilever and basement wall shear design.
The document also features numerous advancements in seismic
design provisions, the addition of a performance-based wind design
appendix, and modifications to development length equations.
Enhanced language on the development, embedment, and anchorage
of reinforcement, as well as new strength reduction factors for
breakout failure, are also included, along with updated guidance for
developing closely spaced bars in tension.
For more, visit www.concrete.org.
HCSS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PROPELLER
HCSS, a leading provider of construction management software
designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy
civil and infrastructure projects, has announced a strategic partnership
with Propeller, a global leader in geospatial solutions. This partnership
will integrate Propeller's powerful mapping and data visualization
capabilities with HCSS's suite, including HeavyBid, HeavyJob, HCSS
Plans, and HCSS Cloud, creating a seamless experience for joint users.
" Propeller and HCSS are strongly aligned in our vision and
commitment to serving our customers " says Rory San Miguel,
CEO and co-founder of Propeller. " This partnership gives teams
the tools they need to map, measure, and manage projects more
easily and accurately, making worksite management smoother and
more efficient. "
When Propeller's realistic 3D mapping capabilities are accessible
via HCSS software, construction teams will gain enhanced access to
critical data insights and more streamlined data-sharing processes.
The collaboration will allow project managers, surveyors, and
estimators to harness a one-stop digital hub where team members can
effortlessly share, analyze, and act on geospatial data.
For more, visit www.hcss.com.
NAPA HONORS ASPHALT INDUSTRY LEADERS
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) honored
recipients of its 2024 Operational Excellence Awards during NAPA's
Annual Meeting in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii.
" NAPA members strive for excellence beyond constructing highquality
asphalt pavements. The three categories of the Operational
Excellence Awards-Environmental Leadership, Community
Involvement, and Safety Innovation-recognize a company's
commitment to operations that make them good contractors, good
industry ambassadors, and good neighbors, " says 2024 NAPA
Chairman Brady Meldrem of Norris Asphalt Paving Co.
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The winners and finalists in each category are:
2024 Environmental Leadership Award winner
* Tilcon Connecticut Inc., A CRH Co., of New Britain, Conn., for their
New Branford Drum Plant
2024 Community Involvement Award winners
* Callanan Industries Inc., A CRH Co., of Albany, N.Y., for their
Callanan Cares program
* Lehman-Roberts Co./Memphis Stone & Gravel Co., of Memphis,
Tenn., for their Community Engagement program
* O&G Industries Inc., of Torrington, Conn., for their Centennial
Charitable Giving program
2024 Safety Innovation Award winner
* N.B. West Contracting Co., of Pacific, MO., for their protective
guards for paving operators
These annual awards complement NAPA's Quality in Construction
Awards, which recognize high-quality asphalt paving jobs,
demonstrating industry best practices and standards. The NAPA
Awards Program recognizes and encourages continuous improvement
in all aspects of paving and asphalt operations.
For more, visit www.asphaltpaving.org.
PHCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INTRODUCES
ADVANCED HVACR COURSES
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association
(PHCC) Educational Foundation announced it has expanded its
online educational programming to enhance the skillsets of HVACR
professionals and provide them with more robust training using the
latest industry technologies. Professionals at any level can now enroll
in the new courses through a dedicated portal being launched for the
PHCC Academy, a comprehensive online platform offering industryleading
training programs with specialized courses for everyone from
pre-apprentices to seasoned business owners.
The updated curriculum consists of foundational content covering
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration basics, as
well as expanded content to train technicians on how to use, install,
maintain, and troubleshoot new smart HVAC systems, energy-efficient
technologies, and indoor air-quality solutions and keep up with
industry advancements. The four-year apprenticeship courses are
available on demand for trades workers to complete at their own pace,
with a one-year timeframe for each of the four stages. Apart from
HVACR-focused courses, the PHCC Academy also offers business
management and sales training courses so professionals can excel at
all stages of their career.
The PHCC Academy platform addresses the industry's growing
need for flexible, relevant, and focused training options amid an
ongoing skills labor gap. The industry continues to see a shortage
of qualified plumbing and HVAC technicians in the field, due to an
aging workforce, a poor perception of the trades, and rapidly evolving
technological advancements.
For more, visit www.phccacademy.org.
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