Rethinking stucco wall design: Under changing codes

By Anthony M. Garcia, PE, BECxP, CxA+BE, CEI, Trinidad Martinez, RRO, CEI, and Ryan Foroughi Photo ©bildlove/courtesy bigtockphoto.com Cement plaster (stucco) has become increasingly popular as an economical and aesthetically appealing cladding on wood-framed and -sheathed construction around the country. This is accompanied by a reduction in water-diverting architectural features such as overhangs including proper […]

Coastal hub transforms training with flexible, future-ready learning

Designed as a 2,415.4-m2 (26,000-sf) hub for hands-on learning, the facility will be home to flexible, real-world training environments for programs in construction and carpentry, industrial facilities maintenance, maritime technology, HVAC systems, and welding. Images courtesy Hacker Architects The Oregon Coast Advanced Technology & Trades (OCATT) Center will expand educational and workforce development opportunities across […]

Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper

The Trump administration is adjusting how Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports and derivative products are calculated, according to a proclamation President Donald Trump signed Thursday.  Under the new rules, which go into effect April 6, goods made almost entirely of aluminum, steel or copper, including steel coils and aluminum sheets, will […]