flexiblefullpage

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.



billboard
interstitial1
catfish1
May 3, 2013

5 common failures in paints and coatings

As experienced designers, contractors, and owners know, most paint and coating problems are correctable, but some are especially stubborn to address. Here is a partial compendium of typical failure modes and methods for addressing the problem.

Dec 9, 2012

14 great solutions

Welcome to the third installment of Building Design+Construction’s “Great Solutions,” highlighting 14 innovative technologies and products that you can put to work in your next project.

Tim Gregorski | Dec 6, 2012

An advocate for the future of handwashing

The very first lavatory unit designed to provide a sink, soap, faucet, and dual-sided hand dryer in…
Dec 6, 2012

Siemens introduces new thermal energy calculator

The Sitrans FUE95 thermal energy calculator can be integrated for use with other Sitrans products. 

Dec 4, 2012

Sto Corp. announces new distributor in the Carolinas

Company will now have coverage in several parts of North Carolina.

Rob Cassidy | Oct 15, 2012

Got a 'Great Solution'? Send it in to BD+C

This request for information is no longer open. We're doing another "Great Solutions"…
Oct 13, 2012

October 2012: Product Spotlight

Carpeting collection; anti-slip synthetic roof underlayment; louver screens.

Oct 12, 2012

New HyTronic Edge from Chicago Faucets brings funky, modern aesthetics to restrooms

The Edge spout is cast entirely from ECAST low-lead brass to meet current lead reduction requirements as well as the forthcoming 2014 federal lead reduction law.

Jul 3, 2012

DORMA Acquires Florida Door Controls in Support of Growth in Southern Markets

DORMA gains one of the nation's largest independent automatic door distributors.

Jun 12, 2012

Restoration Millwork exterior trim achieves GreenCircle certification

Made from cellular polyvinyl chloride, the full line of Restoration Millwork trim, beadboard and accessories is engineered to look, feel and work like top-grade lumber.

leaderboard1