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California resolves ADA inconsistencies with 2013 building code
The recently adopted 2013 California Building Code (CBC) revisions bring the state code in line…
Bullitt Foundation says Living Building Challenge can only be met after code change
The 50,000 sf Bullitt Center in Seattle is being constructed to be the greenest, most energy-…
Tilt-Up Concrete Assn. offers technical advice on 2012 International Energy Code
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) says it can be a major industry resource in helping…
OMA's 'perimeter core' design wins competition for Essence Financial Building in Shenzhen
OMA has won the design competition for the Essence Financial Building in Shenzhen. The project, led…
AIA elevates 122 members and seven international architects to the College of Fellows
The 2013 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated 122 AIA members…
Thomas Edison’s former factory in New Jersey slated for $230 million mixed-use redevelopment
Prism Capital Partners will break ground this spring on a $230 million redevelopment project in…
5 factors to consider when designing a shade system
Windows not only transform the façade of a building, the natural light that they allow inside is a…
Modest growth predicted for engineering, construction mergers
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Though overall 2012 merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the engineering and construction…
FMI/CURT 2012 Owner Study highlights construction industry challenges
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Through the 2012 Owner Study, consultant FMI and the Construction Users Roundtable set out to…
WDMA releases national policy agenda for windows, doors, skylights
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) is advocating government action to boost…
AAMA and WDMA release updated industry review, trends forecast
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and The Window & Door Manufacturers…
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s new wing voted Boston’s 'most beautiful new building'
Bostonians voted the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's new wing the People's Choice Award winner…
Rich Smith named President at Henderson Engineers
LENEXA, Kan. - February 7, 2013 - Henderson Engineers, Inc. (HEI), a national top 10…
Green-roofing bills approved by New Jersey's state Assembly
Two bills that would require installation of green and blue roofs on new government buildings…
BOMA favors voluntary energy benchmarking and disclosure, opposes mandates
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International announced support for voluntary…
Lumber Standard Committee approves new Southern Pine design value changes
The American Lumber Standard Committee Board of Review has approved the Southern Pine Inspection…
CEIR seeks public input on draft of PV racking and attachment document
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (CEIR) has released the first public draft of PV…
Quiz time: What is "the most visited interior space on earth"?
OK, a little cheating on the question, as you'll see, but according to Susan Orlean, writing in the…
Insurance Institute demonstration shows advantages of following wind resistance standards
A demonstration by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety shows how powerful winds…
George W. Bush Presidential Center among award-winning roofing projects honored by Sika Sarnafil
Winners of the 2012 Contractor Project of the Year Competition were announced this week by Sika…
