Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.

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The 72-story Bank of America Plaza has been Dallas’ tallest building since it was completed in 1985. At night, the building ...

The structural elements alone entail 30 to 40 percent higher costs than steel-framed buildings, because expenditures to meet anti-fire criteria and other processes are particularly costly.

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Authors say the current requirements for two staircases can add 15 to 25% to the cost of a project, and the change could save ...

New Britain school leaders and community members are gathering at New Britain High School for a conversation about metal ...

St. Louis firefighters kept a close watch on the fire at a vacant warehouse that has been smoldering for more than 48 hours.

She says she thinks metal detectors would boost the safety and peace of mind for those in school buildings. “Things are a lot worse now than even when I was in school and it wasn’t that long ...