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How to get picked a BD+C 40 Under 40 winner: Tips from the editors
The 2016 "40 Under 40" competition is now open for entries! The entry form can be accessed here. …
High-rise Construction
Recent skyscraper boom benefits New York construction industry
The recent rise in skyscrapers in the New York area has impacted several aspects of the…
BIM and Information Technology
Tableau’s new app, Vizable, converts spreadsheets into charts and graphs
For those who can internalize colorful charts and graphs more effectively than spreadsheets filled…
Codes and Standards
Chicago suburb considers bird collision deterrent requirement on all new buildings
The Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Ill., is considering a proposal that would require all new…
Steel Buildings
2016 AISC Code of Standard Practice available for public review
The current draft of the 2016 AISC Code of Standard Practice (AISC 303-16) is available for public…
Hotel Facilities
A visa-for-investment program will be extended through mid-December
A hotel development in Miami is the beneficiary of a decision by the U.S. Congress to extend a…
Healthcare Facilities
Mortenson study: Healthcare providers optimistic, but want changes to Affordable Care Act
Despite overall optimism in healthcare, support for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has lessened,…
Modular Building
My Micro NY will soon be New York's first micro-apartment building
New York is known for its expensive and cramped living conditions. The city has a solution for one…
Seismic Design
Taipei 101 tower named 'world's toughest' building by Popular Mechanics
The Taipei 101 tower in Taiwan has no problem welcoming possible danger. It can handle it.
The 1,…
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Made in the USA - America's Still the Place
What do Weber grills, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and SAFTI FIRST’s fire rated glazing and framing…
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Six-story living wall improves building performance at University of Ottawa
Located in the heart of University of Ottawa, the 15-story Vanier Hall functions as the new home of…
Museums
Kengo Kuma’s design for cultural museum in the Philippines evokes prehistoric cave feel
The Philippine archipelago has been inhabited for millennia, and what better way is there to…
Architects
AIA: Architecture firms reporting progress on achieving carbon reduction targets as part of the 2030 Commitment
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced a report assessing the work of firms that…
High-rise Construction
Three years after The Shard, Renzo Piano reveals plans for new London tower
Renzo Piano Building Workshop unveiled plans for yet another London skyscraper. Dezeen reports that…
Green
GBCI announces 2015 class of LEED Fellows
This week, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) announced its 2015 class of LEED Fellows.
The…
Architects
Strong rebound for Architecture Billings Index
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) returned to positive territory after a slight dip in August,…
Museums
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman Wilson House finds new home at Arkansas museum
After acquiring a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian house, the Crystal Bridges Museum had to disassemble…
Architects
Four building material innovations from the Chicago Architecture Biennial
It’s been nearly three weeks since the Chicago Architecture Biennial kicked off on Oct. 3. Reviews…
Multifamily Housing
Builder confidence rises on multifamily’s strength
Starts of structures with five or more residential units increased by 28.6% in September, compared…
Insulation
The expert’s guide to insulation materials
Performance is crucial for insulation. “Superinsulation” and continuous insulation (abbreviated “ci…
