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Resiliency

U.S. is reducing floodplain development in most areas

The perception that the U.S. has not been able to curb development in flood-prone areas is mostly inaccurate, according to new research from climate adaptation experts. A national survey of floodplain development between 2001 and 2019 found that fewer structures were built in floodplains than might be expected if cities were building at random.


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Contractors

Bringing the concepts of architects, engineers, and clients to life often requires problem-solving and compromise, and always requires hard work on the contractor’s part. Keeping construction within the allotted budget and up to the rest of the building team’s standards requires a combination of extensive technical and product knowledge.

Feb 22, 2013

Dutch team's 'bioconcrete' can heal itself

Two researchers from Delft Technical University in Holland have developed a self-healing cement that can stop microcracks from forming in concrete.

Feb 22, 2013

Defense department report: Green design saves taxpayers money

An independent report on energy efficiency and sustainability standards used by the Pentagon for military construction affirms the value of LEED-certified high performing buildings to America’s military and U.S. taxpayers.

Feb 22, 2013

Zaha Hadid to help plan new London-area airport hub

The Mayor of London has appointed Zaha Hadid Architects to help create a major new airport in southeastern England.

Feb 21, 2013

Female construction executives launch professional organization for women in construction operations

Sarah Creighton and Holly Cindell of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. of Newport Beach are among a group of pioneering women from Southern California construction, architecture and engineering companies to begin WiOPS—a new professional organization geared specifically toward women in construction operations.

Feb 21, 2013

BD+C's 2011 White Paper: Zero and Net-Zero Energy Buildings + Homes

We submit our eighth White Paper on Sustainability in the hope that it will inspire architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, developers, building product manufacturers, environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, corporate executives, officeholders, and the public to foster the development of net-zero energy buildings and homes.

Feb 21, 2013

BD+C's 2008 White Paper: Green Buildings + Climate Change

In this White Paper, we provide concrete ways in which AEC professionals can have a positive role in addressing climate change.

Rob Cassidy | Feb 21, 2013

4 ways to wow community college clients

We've got a great March issue in the works ... here's a preview of our Cover Story, "How to Win…
Feb 21, 2013

Construction team chosen for world's tallest building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Construction team chosen for world's tallest building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Feb 19, 2013

Luxury multifamily project under way in Atlanta; 215 residences planned

Hines Multifamily is building @1377, a luxury complex comprising 215 "urban-style residences" in Atlanta's Brookhaven neighborhood.

Feb 15, 2013

Could the student housing boom lead to a bubble?

Student housing has been one of the bright spots in the multifamily construction sector in recent years. But experts say there should be cause for concern for oversupply in the market.

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