As the 2026 construction and maintenance season kicks off, the full weight of the ASCE 7-22 code update is now bearing down on structural fabricators and procurement teams. The shift from older snow ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 24—Building officials in Anchorage have issued new guidance to residential and commercial building owners advising them to ...

This story has been updated to note Thane Road is closing at 6 p.m. Friday. The record snowfall is over, but the heavy lifting and danger of it remains — and may get much worse with heavy rain ...

The Fire Service in the Midwest has noted an increase in roof overloading scenarios due to the significant amount of snowfall in the past months. With this, there has also been an increase in ...

The latest ASCE/SEI 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures standard contains some notable changes. “Structural engineers should be aware of significant ...

Matching canopy attachments to building construction types is critical for structural integrity and safety. The attachment method must align with the building’s materials to ensure weather resistance ...

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