FDOT Delays Royal Park Bridge Painting Project

After receiving a delay request from the town of Palm Beach, the Florida Department of Transportation has postponed painting the Royal Park Bridge until next year.

Timber Bridges Closed in Norway After Collapse

Last week, a Norwegian laminated timber bridge built to last a century collapsed into the river below just 10 years after it was completed.

New Product Announcement: ACE Coating System

United Kingdom-based independent paint manufacturer HMG Paints Ltd. recently announced the release of its new two-component, high solids polyurethane system for the Agricultural and Construc...

The World’s Largest Movable Structure You’ve Probably Never Heard About

by Warren Brand

It’s called The New Safe Confinement (NSC). Picture a massive, movable hangar-like do...

Steel Back Your Specification

by Letsfixconstruction.com

Many factors must be considered when a design specifies cold-formed steel framing mem...

What is the name of the process that causes a metal to become inert or unreactive?

What is the main feature of zinc that allows it to provide cathodic protection to steel?

Have you submitted a nomination for the 2022 JPCL Prestige Awards program?

On May 14, a U.S. government requirement went into effect requiring that projects funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law use only iron and steel produced in the nation. Do you believe this is a reasonable rule due to current supply chain issues?

What is the service life of a painted weathering steel bridge, compared to a painted carbon steel bridge in the same service environment?

Is it cost-effective to grind steel edges before coating for atmospheric service? Why or why not?

UHP Waterjetting Para Acero Nuevo y Envejecido

from JPCL APP Español, Septiembre 2017 ; by Joao Azevedo, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Portugal

Mediante pruebas de rendimiento y casos de proyectos reales, este artículo confirma q...

Appearance vs. Functionality: The Zinc Coatings

from D+D In Depth, November 2017 ; by JORDAN MCMILLEN, AMERICAN GALVANIZERS ASSOCIATION

Seven types of zinc coatings are commonly used for corrosion protection in building c...

NASCC Steel Conference

April 11 - April 13, 2018

2017 NASCC: The Steel Conference

March 22 - March 24, 2017

Free Webinar: Coatings Over Waterjetted Surfaces

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Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.

Standard Specification for Higher-Strength Martensitic Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet , and Strip

issued by ASTM

This specification covers the standard for martensitic stainless steel for various structural, ...

Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process

issued by ASTM

This specification covers aluminum-coated steel sheet in coils and cut lengths available with t...

Standard Specification for Design and Fabrication of Flue Gas Desulfurization System Components for Protective Lining Application

issued by ASTM

This specification covers the design and fabrication of metal components for flue gas desulfuri...