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Construction costs surge in April as new tariffs and other trade measures lead to significant increases in materials prices
The cost of goods used in construction jumped in April at the fastest year-over-year rate since…
Codes and Standards
Data collection, machine learning boost building efficiency
A new approach to energy efficiency uses high tech tools to make many small adjustments rather than…
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Redefining Calgary’s newest social destination
Reinventing an 80-acre open-air mall in a Calgary winter is no small undertaking.
But that’s…
Multifamily Housing
6 noteworthy projects: Transit-oriented rental community, micro-unit residences, and an office tower becomes a mixed-use community
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The name Sofia…
Codes and Standards
OSHA and state safety agencies write more than 100 silica citations in 6 months
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, along with state agencies, have issued 116…
Lighting
Light is the theme: The mall yesterday and today
Natural light and its interplay with materials, as eloquently described in Louis Kahn’s book, “…
Architects
WeWork names BIG’s Ingels as its Chief Architect
WeWork, the global network of cosharing workspaces with office locations in 65 cities and 21…
Virtual Reality
‘Bespoke’ VR apps give Woods Bagot an edge in presenting design ideas
Woods Bagot, one of the industry’s oldest architectural firms, is embracing the future of design…
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5 tips to improve employee utilization (and morale)
Your employees' billable hours are the lifeblood of your business, but they can also be a source of…
Codes and Standards
Powerhouse coalition builds energy positive buildings
A new Montessori school in Drøbak, Norway is one of the latest projects completed by a coalition of…
Reconstruction & Renovation
Willis Tower elevators receive upgrade as part of $500 million update
The Willis Tower is in the midst of a massive renovation project to update the iconic skyscraper.…
Architects
Illinois Office of Tourism unveils new Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
Frank Lloyd Wright is arguably the most famous American architect who ever lived. He was a…
Religious Facilities
Manhattan’s historic Trinity Church Wall Street is getting its first facelift in 72 years
Trinity Church Wall Street, which has served the Episcopal community in Lower Manhattan for 321…
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Metal composite materials engineer sound and inspire bold designs
High vaulted ceilings are a challenge to acoustical engineers looking to control, direct and…
Market Data
Construction employers add 17,000 jobs in April and 257,000 for the year
Construction employment increased by 17,000 jobs in April and by 257,000 jobs over the past year…
Codes and Standards
Plan advances in Los Angeles for Climate Emergency Mobilization Department
The Los Angeles City Council recently approved on a 13-0 vote to move forward with a plan to…
Healthcare Facilities
Gulf Coast Medical Center to receive 365,700-sf extension and 48,500-sf renovation
The expansion and renovation of the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Fla., will add three…
Adaptive Reuse
A decade after it debuted, Beijing’s 798 Arts District is still a work in progress
In preparation for hosting the Summer Olympics in Beijing in 2008, the Chinese government had a…
Contractors
Manual data entry still hampers jobsite construction
Nearly half of construction managers still capture critical jobsite quality data manually. One-…
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How the Bank of San Antonio achieved comfort and efficiency in their new office building
The Bank of San Antonio’s reputation for strong relationships and quality service has led to…
