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Contractors
FMI's quarterly survey finds contractors mostly optimistic about their growth
The overall economy, as well as the economy in which they do business, might be down, but…
Cultural Facilities
Chicago’s 606 elevated park opens
After 10 years in the making, Curbed Chicago reports that the Bloomingdale Trail, also known as the…
BIM and Information Technology
Why reality capture is essential for retrofits
Retrofits present a multitude of problems. One of the largest pain points is establishing an as-…
Codes and Standards
OSHA publishes guide to restroom access for transgender workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a “Guide to Restroom Access for…
Smart Buildings
Evidence suggests wider lanes make city streets more dangerous
City streets would be safer if their lane widths were reduced, according to a recent study.
The…
Codes and Standards
Guide helps Building Teams maximize team integration
The Charles Pankow Foundation and the Construction Industry Institute have released a free guide to…
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Experience Possibilities: The Linq Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas is built on dreams and possibilities. Like the new Linq Promenade. It’s anchored at one…
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How big of a building do I need?
When planning to build a new building for your business, it's natural to try and size it to meet…
Glass and Glazing
Construction of record breaking glass-bottom bridge nearly complete in China
The world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed pedestrian bridge is nearing completion in the…
Codes and Standards
NIBS, RICS to explore P3 as tool to achieve high-performance buildings
Two organizations focused on leadership in the built environment are now working in unison to…
Museums
Qatar launches design competition for waterfront art museum
Flour mills on Doha’s coast in the Arabian Sea will be dedicated to a new art museum, and Qatar has…
BIM and Information Technology
More accurate GPS ready to change the way we shop, interact, and explore
This week brought the introduction of GPS technology capable of increasing accuracy of positioning…
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Succession planning starts with developing your leaders
Two-thirds of U.S. companies still admit that they have no formal succession plan in place,…
Building Team
Irvin E. Richter of Hill International receives Lifetime Achievement Award from CMAA's Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Hill International, the global managing construction risk company, announced today that Irvin E.…
Office Buildings
Tech's influence on the workplace: 4 lessons from the field
It’s tempting to generalize workplaces in the tech sector as amenity-rich, open-plan spaces filled…
Architects
LEGO: An introduction to design
When I was a kid, LEGOs were simple. They came in colors like red, green, black, white, and blue,…
Contractors
Weather to blame for decline in Construction Backlog Indicator
Following an intense winter season, the Associated Builders and Contractors' Construction Backlog…
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Is fire rated glass expensive?
That is probably the most common question that we get as fire rated glass manufacturers, and that’s…
Wood
Michael Green Architecture designs world's tallest wood building for Paris competition
As part of a competition to alleviate Paris’ urban housing issues, Michael Green Architecture…
Cultural Facilities
Snøhetta and Dialog to revitalize Willamette Falls area in Oregon
Unless you were an employee at the nearby paper mill, most people have been closed off from…
