ACI to Host Public Seminars on ACI CODE-318-25 and ACI CODE-562-25

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced it will conduct multiple public seminars on ACI CODE-318-25 and ACI CODE-562-25 from September to November 2025. The seminars, “ACI 318-25: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” and “ACI 562-25: Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures—Code Requirements and Commentary,” will be held at multiple locations throughout the United States.   […]

Poured Concrete Walls for Better Basements

Poured concrete walls offer superior strength and durability for basement construction compared to cement blocks. They form a seamless, waterproof barrier, reducing potential leaks and weaknesses from joints in cement blocks. Homeowners are partial towards one foundation type over the other. Yet, like everything else, each foundation type has its own set of pros and […]

Kingspan Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America released its Sustainability Report, which recaps its North American project milestones for 2024. This marked the third annual report documenting the fourth year of Kingspan’s Planet Passionate journey.  Planet Passionate is the company’s sustainability commitment. It seeks to have a positive impact on three global challenges: climate change, circularity and the protection […]