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'Core-first' construction technique cuts costs, saves time on NYC high-rise project
When Plaza Construction first introduced the concept of "core first" in managing the construction…
Successful innovators don’t care about innovating
Successful innovators care about solving interesting and important problems — innovation is merely…
5 tech trends transforming BIM/VDC
This article is part of BD+C's special five-part Technology Report 2014: Top tech tools and trends…
EPA okays coal ash recycling in construction materials
The Environmental Protection Agency ruled that the use of coal ash produced in power plants can…
Dunkin’ Donuts launches green building certification for its restaurants
Dunkin Donuts has launched a green building certification program to help franchisees build…
EPA releases WaterSense draft specification for flushometer-valve toilets
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program has released a draft specification…
American Iron and Steel Institute publishes design guide for new profiled steel diaphragm panels standard
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) published AISI D310-14, “Design Examples for the…
Meet BD+C's 40 Under 40 class of 2014
Building Design+Construction is pleased to introduce our “40 Under 40” Class of 2014. They join 320…
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Harnessing the power of wind energy
Wind is generating a great deal of attention these days. I’m talking about wind power that occurs…
What Building Teams can learn from home builders' travails
Commercial and residential construction can be as different as night and day. But as one who…
Skanska to build Miami’s Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Skanska USA announced that it signed a $101 million contract to build one of the largest and most…
Studio Gang to design Chicago’s third-tallest skyscraper
The first U.S. real-estate investment by The Wanda Group, owned by China’s richest man, will be an…
Zaha Hadid unveils dune-shaped HQ for Emirati environmental management company
Zaha Hadid Architects recently released designs for the new headquarters of Emirati environmental…
Why good employees quit
There are many reasons why people quit: employee mismatch, work/life balance, co-worker conflicts,…
Chicago Architecture Biennial to hold 'Lakefront Kiosk Competition'
The first Chicago Architecture Biennial will take place from October 2015-January 2016, with a…
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West to be recreated—with LEGO
On Jan 8, 2015, at Taliesin West, in Scottsdale, Ariz., Architectural LEGO Artist Adam Reed Tucker…
11 new highs for tall buildings: CTBUH recaps the year's top moments in skyscraper construction
This was a year for rapid skyscraper development and new highs in the tall buildings industry. To…
International Parking Institute and Green Parking Council collaborate with GBCI
In recognition of the importance of sustainable parking facilities and practices to the development…
New federal regulations impact construction firms doing business with Uncle Sam
Federal contractors may be subject to several new rules in 2015 that impact how they are selected…
ASHRAE/IES energy standard could become more applicable for global use
A proposed addendum to ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low…
