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GSA to invest $80 million on smart building technologies at federal properties

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will invest $80 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into smart building technologies within 560 federal buildings. GSA intends to enhance operations through granular controls, expand available reporting with more advanced metering sources, and optimize the operator experience.


Products and Materials

Top products from AIA 2024

This month, Building Design+Construction editors are bringing you the top products displayed at the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. Nearly 550 building product manufacturers showcased their products—here are 17 that caught our eye.



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Products and Materials | May 4, 2017

New bathroom lock incorporates occupancy alert light

The lock and light combination allows people to if a bathroom is occupied from up to 200 feet away.

Products and Materials | Apr 10, 2017

Composite siding revivifies Ohio luxury community

Following severe hailstorm damage, this Sandusky, Ohio, community replaces its high-maintenance cedar siding with a composite solution.

Great Solutions | Apr 6, 2017

Phone booths for the 21st century

Spotting a phone booth on a public street may not become any less rare, but they may soon become fixtures in the modern office.

Products and Materials | Mar 28, 2017

Mondopads highlight Portland State University’s new Decision Theater

A total of seven InFocus Mondopads were used in the room to accommodate large group work and individual study.

Products and Materials | Mar 21, 2017

Product roundup: 12 glazing and daylighting systems

SunGuard CrystalBlue from Guardian Industries, 8300 Series from Wausau Window and Wall, and YES 60 from YKK AP are just three of the 12 products highlighted in BD+C's April Product Roundup.

Products and Materials | Mar 16, 2017

Product roundup: 12 metal roofing and wall products

Tapered Series panels from Dri-Design, Retro-R Panels from MBCI, and Formawall from Centria are just three of the 12 products highlighted in BD+C's February Product Roundup.

Products and Materials | Feb 10, 2017

Washbar tech: A touchless triple threat

New technology from Bradley Corp. is doing all it can to improve the public restroom experience.

Products and Materials | Feb 7, 2017

Brick system offers lightweight alternative to conventional veneer

NewBrick is a lightweight insulated brick product that is coated with a specially formulated finish to mimic the look and feel of traditional brick.

Products and Materials | Jan 19, 2017

Handheld weather device could help keep construction crews safer

The INO Weather Pro combines lightning, temperature, atmospheric pressure, and humidity sensors into one device.

Products and Materials | Jan 13, 2017

Bluetooth tool and equipment tracker hopes to keep jobsite equipment from going missing

The Tick, from Milwaukee Tool, can attach to any piece of equipment via glue, screw, rivet, or strap.

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