DOD Chief Digital and AI Office Introduces New Advana at Industry Day: Conference Spurs Industry Involvement in the Expansion of DOD’s Largest Big-Data Platform > U.S. Department of War > Release

Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) hosted the Advana Industry Day. During the one-day event, industry and government participated in side-by-side in sessions, learning more about DoD’s next steps to mature Advana ― the Department’s enterprise data and analytics environment. Advana provides DoD users with data from more […]

ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19—In one month, more than 200 of the country’s top construction professionals in trades like carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and welding will compete at the premier skilled trades contest in Salt Lake City at Associated Builders and Contractors’ 37th annual National Craft Championships.   NCC highlights lifelong learning in construction, drawing the country’s […]

What Damp Proofing Is and How It Differs From Waterproofing

Damp proofing and below-grade waterproofing are often lumped together, often right up until water appears where it does not belong.  On paper, they sound similar, yet they’re designed to handle very different conditions below grade. That difference affects material selection, detailing, and the risk of leaks that can lead to costly repairs. For property owners […]