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BIM and Information Technology
9 best practices for effective laser scanning
Laser scanning technology continues to gain momentum in the construction industry for its ability…
Modular Building
Edge construction: The future of modular
A panel of experts convened earlier this month at AIA NY’s Center for Architecture to address the…
6 trends changing the way city dwellers live
By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world's population will live in cities. But as society and…
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Projects illustrate architectural potential of Valspar's Fluropon exterior coatings for metal
With its high durability and large color palette, Valspar’s Fluropon exterior coatings have become…
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Modular Space Showcase: Sales center brings curb appeal
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. The real estate developers behind the…
Contractors
Rising Nonresidential Construction Index comes with struggles, FMI reports
The Nonresidential Construction Index from FMI rose two points in Q1. This normally is a positive…
Multifamily Housing
Millennials to outgrow Baby Boomers in 2015
In 2015, the number of Millennials is expected to surpass the Baby Boomer generation. According to…
Green
State of the green union, and the next big shift in sustainability
During his State of the Union address, President Obama framed his speech around a 15-year time…
Where are the iconic green buildings?
What does a green building look like? How would you know one if you saw one? Maybe a trivial…
Codes and Standards
Louisiana officials critical of stricter building standards in flood-prone areas
Louisiana leaders spoke out against an executive order by President Barack Obama that would put…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Pumped-up recreation centers help build body, mind, and spirit
Sports and recreation used to be confined to dedicated, often isolated, settings. That’s no longer…
University Buildings
Penn strengthens campus security by reviving its surrounding neighborhood
In 1996, the University of Pennsylvania’s sprawling campus in Philadelphia was in the grip of an…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Chargers, Raiders propose joint stadium in Carson
Two rival NFL teams, the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders, have proposed a plan to join…
Cultural Facilities
‘Floating’ park on New York’s Hudson River moves one step closer to reality
The Hudson River Park Trust in New York City voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to approve a plan to…
Engineers
PwC reports record year for M&A activity in engineering and construction
PwC's latest quarterly analysis reported that the worldwide engineering and construction industries…
Multifamily Housing
Is multifamily construction getting too frothy for demand?
By the end of 2015, 49 of 54 U.S. markets tracked by CoStar Group, the commercial real estate…
Building Materials
Prices for construction materials fall in January, following plummet of oil prices
The latest produce price index from the U.S. Department of Labor showed that there was a 2% drop in…
Architects
Illustrator Federico Babina imagines architecture from nowhere
Gothic windows. Midcentury lines. Traditionally, architectural styles can be categorized by period…
Codes and Standards
Buildings with rocking steel-braced frames are advantageous in earthquakes
Research at Case Western Reserve University has found that buildings that rock during an earthquake…
Codes and Standards
USGBC concerned about developers using LEED registration in marketing
LEED administrators are concerned about a small group of developers or project owners who tout…
