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Codes and Standards
What building science says about reducing COVID-19 transmission
In theory, adjusting indoor environments—particularly temperature and relative humidity—could…
The role of higher education housing in fighting COVID-19
Across the country, hospitals are facing either immediate or potential bed shortages as the COVID…
Coronavirus
How prefab can enable the design and construction industry to bring much needed beds to hospitals, faster
Managing the COVID-19 pandemic—and saving lives—depends largely on the availability of medical…
Coronavirus
HGA and The Boldt Company devise a prefabricated temporary hospital to manage surge capacity during a viral crisis
In its prefabrication factory in Appleton, Wis., The Boldt Company, a national general contractor…
Coronavirus
COVID-19: Converting existing hospitals, hotels, convention centers, and other alternate care sites for coronavirus patients
Our healthcare system has been pushed beyond capacity by the ever-growing number of COVID-19 …
Market Data
5 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 10, 2020
1. Designing for the next generation of student life: Academically aligned (Ghafari)
"Since many…
University Buildings
Designing for the next generation of student life: Academically aligned
Welcome back for part three of the series, Designing for the Next Generation of Student Life. One…
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Design Innovation Grant: IDA offers $14,000 to spur design innovation for combating the coronavirus pandemic
In support of global efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, International Design Awards (IDA…
Codes and Standards
Owners retrofitting properties, monitoring performance during epidemic
Some commercial property owners are emphasizing performance monitoring and are retrofitting…
Market Data
7 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 9, 2020
1. The key to building in space may just be… urine? (BD+C)
"Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, and…
Coronavirus
COVID-19 alert: Robins & Morton to convert Miami Beach Convention Center into a 450-bed field hospital
Robins & Morton, one of the nation’s leading healthcare construction companies, is converting…
Building Materials
The key to building in space may just be… urine?
When it comes to building architecture in space, researchers, scientists, and architects have…
Coronavirus
AIA task force launches tool for assessing COVID-19 alternative care sites
As communities across the country race to expand available hospital bed space in response to…
Coronavirus
COVID-19 alert: Most U.S. roofing contractors hit by coronavirus, says NRCA
A new survey from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) shows that the majority (52…
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Moisture-managing mounting blocks offer great margins – and meet growing needs of builders
Dealers know that when it comes to bulk material such as siding, it’s hard to make much of a…
Coronavirus
Navigate supply chain and manufacturing challenges during disruption
The coronavirus pandemic has swiftly turned our world upside down and complicated our already…
Market Data
6 must reads for the AEC industry today: April 8, 2020
1. Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios (…
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The TWA Terminal at New York’s JFK Airport Soars to New Heights
The Situation:
In 1962, the terminal was constructed under the auspices of architect Eero…
Coronavirus
How to turn a high school into a patient care center in 15 days
Between five million and nine million Americans are expected to become infected with the…
Coronavirus
New Trump administration guidance now allows firms with 500 of fewer employees to qualify for paycheck protection program loans
The Associated General Contractors of America today announced that the Trump administration…
