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5 myths about cross laminated timber
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) was initially developed in Europe as an alternative to stone, masonry…
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Chicago’s historic Wrigley Building renovated to attract tech companies
Located on Michigan Avenue, alongside the Chicago River, sits the historic Wrigley Building. The…
World's longest desk? Massive, undulating desk accommodates 145 office workers [video]
New York-based Barbarian Group wanted a collaborative work space--an office where all employees…
It's a world record! Largest uninterrupted concrete pour kicks off Wilshire Grand project
After about 20 hours of continuous pouring, judges from Guinness World Records verified that the…
Why you should start with a builder, part two
When it’s time to build or expand, the first step is finding a builder that fits your needs (see…
Obama Administration moves to boost fuel efficiency standards on heavy-duty vehicles
The Obama Administration wants to boost fuel efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks for models…
Net Positive Energy + Water is latest green certification standard
The advancement of sustainable construction has reached a new milestone with the development of Net…
Obama’s climate resilience panel says PVs, cool roofs should be part of solution
The Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience appointed by President Barack Obama convened…
OSHA proposes three-year postponement of crane operator certification requirement
OSHA’s proposal to postpone the compliance date for crane operator certification by three years was…
USGBC introduces new online educational platform
The U.S. Green Building Council has introduced “Education @USGBC” a new educational platform.…
Slight rebound for Architecture Billings Index
After consecutive months of contracting demand for design services, there was a modest uptick in…
Harvard's 'termite robots' can build any thing, any way [video]
Termites are able to construct complicated structures simply by interacting with their environments…
AIA class: The ABCs of IMPs – How to design and build with insulated metal panels
Insulated Metal Panels is a compelling presentation offering insight into this high-demand product…
Illinois leads Top 10 states for LEED in annual USGBC ranking
Washington, D.C. — (Feb. 18, 2014) — Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released…
Study: 90% of healthcare providers say Affordable Care Act is 'step forward,' but major revisions needed
Nine out of 10 healthcare providers say the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be a “step forward” in…
Robert A.M. Stern sent back to drawing board for Revolutionary War museum in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Art Commission has weighed in somewhat unfavorably on Robert A.M. Stern's design…
Developer plans to 'crowdfund' extended stay hotel in Manhattan
17 John, Rodrigo Nino's proposed extended stay hotel in Manhattan, will ask individual investors to…
Channeling weather forecasts to building systems can yield significant energy savings
Using weather forecasts to predict outdoor temperature changes and channeling that information into…
Lawmakers may take away control of Florida hospital project from the VA
Some lawmakers are considering taking control of the Orlando Veterans Affairs Hospital project away…
Call for Entries: 17th annual Building Team Awards - Deadline Extended!
BD+C editors have extended the deadline for the 17th annual Building Team Awards.
This is the…
