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Codes and Standards
New concrete detailing manual includes downloadable CAD files
The American Concrete Institute released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual that includes…
Museums
Design of the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum unveiled
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved a new concept design for the National Bonsai and…
Laboratories
Washington State University’s new Plant Sciences Building opens
The new $66 million-dollar Plant Sciences Building has officially opened on the Washington State…
Transportation & Parking Facilities
BIG and Kilo-designed Pegasus Pod transports first Hyperloop passengers
After a year of close collaboration between Virgin Hyperloop, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), and Kilo…
AEC Tech Innovation
A reality simulation platform accommodates multiple modeling software programs
One of the roadblocks to collaboration among AEC firms has been the clunkiness of trying to…
Daylighting
5 tips when designing for daylight
Designing for daylight is a complex process of balancing the use of available natural light with…
Government Buildings
Tax shortfalls nip government projects in the bud
During most economic downturns, the government sector “is a source of stability,” observes Bob…
Retail Centers
Concepts’ flagship takes gallery display approach
Concepts, a streetwear retailer with outlets in New York, Shanghai, and Dubai, last month opened…
sponsored Glass and Glazing
Fire Rated Glass Makes Visual Connectivity Possible, Beautiful and Affordable at Campus Housing
One of the architectural features that students love about the new 1,197-bed Quad on the…
sponsored Wood
Engineered Wood Gets an Easy A
Engineered wood is never too cool for school. Cost-effective and aesthetically appealing, wood is…
AEC Tech
The Weekly show: Nvidia's Omniverse, AI for construction scheduling, COVID-19 signage
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from ALICE Technologies, Build…
Codes and Standards
California rent control measure defeated
California voters have defeated a ballot question that would have allowed local jurisdictions to…
Museums
The National Museum of the United States Army opens
The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA), a cultural institution that is the first…
Energy Efficiency
Has energy efficiency lost its mojo during the pandemic?
During a recent investor and analyst conference call, George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson…
sponsored Metals
Metl-Span Ignites Growth for NC Fire Department
The town of Cullowhee, NC, serves as the home of Western Carolina University (WCU), part of the…
Sustainability
Passive house design: A key to sustainable community building
A vibrant community, Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood is taking bold steps to counteract decades of…
Codes and Standards
NY court ruling makes it easier for condo boards to sue investors for construction defects
The Appellate Division of the New York state court upheld a ruling last week that makes it easier…
Multifamily Housing
San Jose affordable housing project will feature a mass timber frame
McEvoy Apartments, a new 100% affordable housing development in San Jose, will comprise two 12-…
Codes and Standards
Researchers and industry leaders will form national institute for AI in construction
Academic researchers and more than 40 industry partners will establish a National Institute for…
Market Data
Construction association ready to work with president-elect Biden to prepare significant new infrastructure and recovery measures
The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr,…
