ICC Invites Broad Stakeholder Participation in Data Center Guideline Initiative

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As data center development accelerates, building officials and project teams are navigating inconsistent approaches to classification, design and code application, often leading to uncertainty and delays in design, permitting and construction. The G12 guideline, under development now, is intended to provide near-term guidance by synthesizing existing standards and identifying practical pathways for safe, efficient and predictable project delivery. The International Code Council has launched a new industry effort to bring greater clarity and consistency to the design and construction of data centers, one of today’s fastest growing and most complex building types. Through the development of the G12 – Data Center Guideline, … Read more

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Scott Anderson Elected President of the American Concrete Institute

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The American Concrete Institute announced its 2026-27 president, vice president and four board members. As elected by the ACI membership, Scott M. Anderson will serve as ACI president in 2026-27, and Anton K. Schindler has been elected as ACI vice president for a two-year term. Additionally, four members have been elected to serve on the ACI Board of Direction, each for a three-year term: Matthew P. Adams, Tara Cavalline, John J. Myers and Fouad H. Yazbeck. President Scott M. Anderson Scott M. Anderson, FACI, is vice president and general manager of Keystone Structural Concrete, a concrete contractor based in Houston, … Read more

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ACI Honors Global Chapters for Leadership in Advancing Concrete Knowledge

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The American Concrete Institute recognized a distinguished group of Chapters from around the world with Excellent and Outstanding ACI Chapters on March 30, during the Spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. This recognition highlights the ACI Chapters worldwide that are most involved and offer many activities for their members, including leadership in advancing concrete knowledge, professional development and industry engagement. The awards are granted based on points earned. Each year, all ACI Chapters are required to file an annual report in accordance with the ACI Strategic Plan. Points are then earned based on each Chapter’s activities as recorded in … Read more

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Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March

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The construction industry added 26,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 57,000 jobs, an increase of 0.7%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 12,200 positions, with gains in all three subcategories. Nonresidential building added the most jobs, increasing by 4,500 positions. Nonresidential specialty trade and heavy and civil engineering added 3,900 and 3,800 jobs, respectively, in March. The construction unemployment rate was 6.7% in March. Unemployment across all industries dropped to 4.3%, but is still 0.1 percentage … Read more

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Helix Electric Secures Luxury Hotel Development

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Helix Electric has passed the 50% completion milestone on the $500 million Rosewood Calistoga project while also beginning construction on the Napa First Street development. The combined luxury hospitality projects represent over $750 million in investment and will create significant tourism revenue for the Calistoga and Napa communities. The milestone achievements demonstrate Helix’s expanding capabilities in luxury hospitality construction and the company’s strategic growth in Northern California’s high-end resort market. The Rosewood Calistoga features 20 private villas with 96 guestrooms across 15 separate buildings on a 118-acre hillside estate, while the Napa First Street project includes a 161-key luxury hotel and … Read more

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