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Office Buildings

Global office fit-out costs jumped as much as 6% over the past year

North America is the most expensive region for office fit-outs, according to JLL.

April 21, 2026

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Construction Costs

U.S. construction costs inflated by tariffs, but initial shock is moderating

April 21, 2026

Courtesy Mercer Mass Timber

Design tool aims to accelerate affordable mid-rise housing with mass timber construction

April 21, 2026

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Groups collaborate on construction‑specific suicide prevention initiative

April 21, 2026

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High-rise Construction

Cost to build tall buildings in New York jumped 30% since 2020

April 21, 2026

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International Code Council invites broad stakeholder participation in data center guideline initiative

April 9, 2026

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Multifamily Housing

New York City launches platform to help property owners navigate city’s new ADU rules

April 8, 2026

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U.S. economic outlook tempered by Middle East conflict

April 8, 2026

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Concrete Technology

ACI launches certificate program for low-carbon concrete

April 8, 2026

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