June 26 - June 27, 2023 CoatingsTech Hyatt Regency Cleveland, Ohio

March 23, 2023 How 'Bout Them Apples?

March 22, 2023
Spiritual Journey

March 21, 2023
Wish Granted

March 20, 2023
Quiet In Church

March 17, 2023
Payback

March 16, 2023
I love you

March 15, 2023
Polite Person

March 14, 2023
Polite Person

March 13, 2023
Survivors

March 10, 2023
Alphabet Soup

March 20 - March 24, 2023 What steps must be taken to mitigate poor adhesion over an existing aged silver aluminum paint? What primer will achieve good adhesion?

March 20 - March 24, 2023
How does rapid depressurization affect lining performance in vessels and line pipe, and how can you identify any failure that might result?

March 13 - March 17, 2023
What smartphone apps or online tools do you find useful in your job? How do they work, and how have they benefited you?

March 13 - March 17, 2023
How do you remove all traces of an uncured internal coating from a tank when abrasive blasting is not an option?

March 6 - March 10, 2023
When a specification calls for removal of only loose coating rather than complete coating removal from a masonry substrate, what surface preparation methods are most likely to work without damaging the intact coating that is left on the surface?

March 20 - March 24, 2023 A researcher from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College plans to study a method for “growing” building materials on Mars by using fungus paired with bacteria to create calcium carbonate. Do you think this material would also be practical and beneficial on Earth?

March 20 - March 24, 2023
Researchers at the University of Toronto developed a multilayered fluidic system, inspired by the skin of certain species of squid, that has the potential to reduce energy costs in buildings. If scaled up, do you believe this method could be adopted to optimize the wavelength, intensity and dispersion of light transmitted through windows?

March 13 - March 17, 2023
President Joe Biden announced $292 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding for a “critical” early phase of the Hudson Tunnel Project. Do you think that is enough funding for the large-scale New York City project?

March 13 - March 17, 2023
The new Royal Bournemouth Hospital building in the United Kingdom will be built using artificial intelligence technology. Do you believe utilizing artificial intelligence in construction can improve efficiency?

March 6 - March 10, 2023
A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota created a catalyst to convert resources like trees and corn into acrylic acid and acrylates. Do you think conversion methods like this are the future of sustainability in the painting and coatings industry?

March 6 - March 10, 2023
ASTM International announced it would develop a proposed standard for fiber-reinforced concrete to give the engineering community the data needed to measure tensile strength. While it was reported that the use of fiber reinforcement has been “limited,” do you believe fiber-reinforced concrete will become more widely used in the construction industry within the next decade?

February 27 - March 3, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently announced plans to issue new environmental permitting rules regarding flood-control efforts, including raising current buildings and expanding the capacity of stormwater systems. Do you believe these standards should be adapted in other coastal states?

February 27 - March 3, 2023
Florida International University recently received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to research the 3D printing of Ultra-High Performance Concrete. Do you believe the construction industry will see an influx in 3D printed concrete within the next five years?

February 20 - February 24, 2023
A published study on the extent of pyrrhotite-related damages on concrete foundations found that the negative effects on concrete are largely limited to non-residential buildings and are not widespread in municipal or public structures. Because of its limited negative effects, do you believe pyrrhotite should continue to be used in non-residential buildings?

February 20 - February 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program. Do you believe enough money has been set aside to complete the nationwide project?

Thursday, March 23, 2023 The Texas Department of Transportation provided an update on the ongoing progress of the new ___, following delays over design safety concerns.

Thursday, March 23, 2023
A team of researchers received a federal grant to explore capturing what in 3D-printed building materials?

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania released a technical program for the 2023 International Bridge Conference, which is celebrating its ___ annual event.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded how much money from the bipartisan infrastructure law to meet the growing demand for air travel and improve passenger experience?

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a memorandum emphasizing the need for states to assess the potential __ risks at drinking water systems to protect public drinking water.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
A contractor is using a __ construction method to build a 16-story-tall mixed-use building near downtown Detroit.

Monday, March 20, 2023
A scientist from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln received a grant to develop an advanced manufacturing platform for polymer coatings using what?

Monday, March 20, 2023
According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, construction industry jobs fell by ___ on a monthly basis.

Friday, March 17, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was finalizing updates to its __ standards for Composite Wood Products under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Friday, March 17, 2023
The Illinois Department of Transportation reported $150 million project to rehabilitate how many bridge structures in Chicago?