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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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Designers

Aug 6, 2012

Johnson Controls GWS appoints Genemaras as COO

Genemaras brings a wealth of experience in international business operations.

Aug 6, 2012

Welton promoted to principal in Thornton Tomasettiā€™s Denver office

Welton serves as the manager of the firmā€™s Denver office and has more than 30 years of structural engineering experience across a range of project types including sports, commercial and residential.

Aug 3, 2012

Goettsch Partners opens new Abu Dhabi office

The GP Abu Dhabi office is managed by Steven M. Nilles, FAIA, LEED AP, a partner in the firm and resident of Abu Dhabi.

Aug 3, 2012

Pinto promoted to VP in Thornton Tomasettiā€™s Philly office

Project experience includes commercial and residential buildings, government facilities, sports venues, airports and hotels.

Aug 3, 2012

Nonres construction spending to increase through 2012, growth projected for 2013

Commercial and industrial projects poised to lead building sectors.

Aug 3, 2012

IBI Group Inc. acquires Taylor Young Limited

Taylor Young is a full services architectural practice including professional skills in urban planning and design and landscape architecture, based in Manchester, U.K.

Jul 24, 2012

Dragon Valley Retail at epicenter of Yongsan International Business District

Masterplanned by architect Daniel Libeskind, the Yongsan IBD encompasses ten city blocks and includes a collection of high-rise residences and commercial buildings.

Jul 23, 2012

Venturi Scott Brown and Associates Becomes VSBA, LLC

After over fifty years as one of the worldā€™s most renowned architects, Bob Venturi has retired from practice, while Denise Scott Brown continues to publish and present her work.

Jul 23, 2012

Giants 300 Firm Index 2012

An alphabetical index of the Giants 300 AEC firms and their ranking in specific categories.

Jul 20, 2012

2012 Giants 300 Special Report

Ranking the leading firms in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.

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