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Market Data
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator inches lower in July
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to…
Codes and Standards
California will enact rent cap bill limiting rent increases to 5% plus inflation
California legislators passed a bill that limits rent increases across the state to 5% plus…
Codes and Standards
Zero energy buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost
Many types of zero energy (ZE) buildings can be constructed with no added upfront cost, and some…
University Buildings
St. Louis Community College Center for Nursing and Health Sciences opens to students
The new 96,000-sf Center for Nursing and Health Sciences has recently opened and will act as the…
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Smart buildings need smart glass
THE CHALLENGE
Located in the Historic West End District of Dallas, the Luminary is a beacon for…
Mixed-Use
Heatherwick Studio designs a giant planted pergola in Tokyo’s Toranomon-Azabudai district
The redevelopment of Tokyo’s Toranomon-Azabudai district has officially begun.
Heatherwick Studio…
Market Data
Spending on megaprojects, already on the rise, could spike hard in the coming years
Societies continue to move toward megacity cultures, lifestyles, and economies that are becoming…
A primer on progressive design-build
Using this method, owners manage only one single source design-build entity contract as opposed to…
Codes and Standards
Researchers use U. of Arkansas buildings as testbed for CLT panels
A new residence hall on the University of Arkansas campus will serve as a testbed for researchers…
Codes and Standards
At least 30 U.S. cities have adopted stricter building energy codes since 2017
At least 30 major U.S. cities have adopted stricter building energy codes since 2017, according to…
Codes and Standards
Illinois law sets maximum retainage on private projects
A new Illinois law sets the maximum retainage clients can withhold from contractor payments on…
Multifamily Housing
Meet the masters of offsite construction
In less than a decade, Prescient, headquartered in Durham, N.C., has established itself as arguably…
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A Boutique Hotel and Conference Center Unites a Vibrant Mixed-Use Community
The Avalon development is located in Alpharetta, GA, just outside Atlanta. It was at first a mixed-…
From project planning to post-construction: Navigating the commissioning process
This is the second post in our series examining the basics, benefits and boundaries of building…
Giants 400
Top 95 Industrial Sector Contractors for 2019
Fluor, Clayco, Jacobs, ARCO, and Gray Construction top the rankings of the nation's largest…
Giants 400
Top 85 Industrial Sector Engineering Firms for 2019
Jacobs, Fluor, IPS, CRB, and SSOE head the rankings of the nation's largest industrial sector…
Cultural Facilities
The Kennedy Center expands for the first time since its 1971 debut
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. opened its first-ever…
Architects
Buoyed by construction activity, architect compensation continues to see healthy gains
The burst in construction spending over the past several years has been a boon to architectural…
Designing for the next generation of student life: Part 2
We can all appreciate the incredible potential of the digital age. Technology has put vast amounts…
Market Data
New 2030 Commitment report findings emphasize need for climate action
Following the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announcement of the approval of a landmark …
