flexiblefullpage
billboard
interstitial1
catfish1
Currently Reading

5 must reads for the AEC industry today: July 10, 2020

Market Data

5 must reads for the AEC industry today: July 10, 2020

The world's tallest hybrid timber tower and the Florida Gators have a new $65 million ballpark.


By BD+C Editors | July 10, 2020


1. Sydney will be home to the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower (BD+C) 
"Designed by SHoP Architects in collaboration with BVN, the the 590-foot-tall building will become the tallest hybrid timber tower in the world, according to the architects."

2. Florida Gators’ $65 million baseball field completes (BD+C) 
"The project features a 360-degree open concourse, a shade structure for fans, modern student-athlete and staff amenities, multiple seating and game experience options, high-definition video and sound, enhanced concession space, and prominent entry gates."

3. Funding opportunity for field validation of high-impact building technologies (BD+C) 
"
Dept. of Energy program targets dynamic interactions with electric grid.

4. Cuomo: N.Y. Malls Will Only Be Allowed To Open If They Install Virus-Blocking Air Filters (Bisnow)
"New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo provided an indication of how malls across the state may be able to reopen, saying this week there will be mandates on how air is filtered in the buildings."

5. This startup gives renters a financial stake in their apartments (Fast Company)
"The average young person will spend more than $200,000 on rent, without the benefits of owning property. Now, Rhove reimagines renters as stakeholders to help them build wealth."

 

Related Stories

Market Data | Mar 12, 2018

Construction employers add 61,000 jobs in February and 254,000 over the year

Hourly earnings rise 3.3% as sector strives to draw in new workers.

Steel Buildings | Mar 9, 2018

New steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt construction firms by raising materials costs; potential trade war will dampen demand, says AGC of America

Independent studies suggest the construction industry could lose nearly 30,000 jobs as a result of administration's new tariffs as many firms will be forced to absorb increased costs.

Market Data | Mar 8, 2018

Prioritizing your marketing initiatives

It’s time to take a comprehensive look at your plans and figure out the best way to get from Point A to Point B.

Market Data | Mar 6, 2018

Persistent workforce shortages challenge commercial construction industry as U.S. building demands continue to grow

To increase jobsite efficiency and improve labor productivity, increasingly more builders are turning to alternative construction solutions.

Market Data | Mar 2, 2018

Nonresidential construction spending dips slightly in January

Private nonresidential construction fell 1.5% for the month, while public sector nonresidential spending increased 1.9%.

Market Data | Feb 27, 2018

AIA small firm report: Half of employees have ownership stake in their firm

The American Institute of Architects has released its first-ever Small Firm Compensation Report.

Market Data | Feb 21, 2018

Strong start for architecture billings in 2018

The American Institute of Architects reported the January 2018 ABI score was 54.7, up from a score of 52.8 in the previous month. 

Multifamily Housing | Feb 15, 2018

United States ranks fourth for renter growth

Renters are on the rise in 21 of the 30 countries examined in RentCafé’s recent study.

Market Data | Feb 1, 2018

Nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.8% in December, brighter days ahead

“The tax cut will further bolster liquidity and confidence, which will ultimately translate into more construction starts and spending,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. 

Green | Jan 31, 2018

U.S. Green Building Council releases annual top 10 states for LEED green building per capita

Massachusetts tops the list for the second year; New York, Hawaii and Illinois showcase leadership in geographically diverse locations.

boombox1
boombox2
native1

More In Category




Giants 400

Top 100 Architecture Engineering Firms for 2024

Stantec, HDR, Page, HOK, and Arcadis North America top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest architecture engineering (AE) firms for nonresidential building and multifamily housing work, as reported in BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report.

halfpage1

Most Popular Content

  1. 2021 Giants 400 Report
  2. Top 150 Architecture Firms for 2019
  3. 13 projects that represent the future of affordable housing
  4. Sagrada Familia completion date pushed back due to coronavirus
  5. Top 160 Architecture Firms 2021