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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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Jan 31, 2012

AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION: Reroofing primer, in-depth advice from the experts

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

Jan 26, 2012

Hendrick Construction completes Osso Restaurant in Charlotte

Designed by François Fossard, Osso's upscale interior includes tapered, twisted decorative columns and an elegant fireplace in the center of the lounge. 

Jan 26, 2012

American Standard names Gould as president and CEO

Gould succeeds Don Devine, who led the successful turnaround of American Standard Brands.

Tim Gregorski | Jan 15, 2012

Blocks provide insulation in high temperature industrial apps

BTU-Block Board materials are designed for use as back up insulation for high temperature…
Dec 27, 2011

State of the data center 2011

Advances in technology, an increased reliance on the Internet and social media as well as an increased focus on energy management initiatives have had a significant impact on the data center world.

Dec 21, 2011

Hoboken Terminal restoration complete

Restoration of ferry slips, expanded service to benefit commuters.

Dec 21, 2011

BBI key to Philly high-rise renovation

The 200,000 sf building was recently outfitted with a new HVAC system and a state-of-the-art window retrofitting system.

Dec 20, 2011

Research identifies most expensive U.S. commercial real estate markets

New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Mateo, Calif., rank highest in rents.

Tim Gregorski | Dec 20, 2011

Rubber flooring system promotes design options without adhesives

The SlideLock glueless flooring system offers designers, installers, and building owners greater…
Dec 20, 2011

BCA’s Best Practices in New Construction available online

This publicly available document is applicable to most building types and distills the long list of guidelines, and longer list of tasks, into easy-to-navigate activities that represent the ideal commissioning process.

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