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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 | Feb 19, 2018

Product roundup: 16 sound solutions

Flexi-panel from Extech, Classic Ultra from Icynene, and Heartfelt from Hunter Douglas are just three of the 16 products highlighted in BD+C's February Product Roundup.

Daylighting | Jan 17, 2018

Product roundup: 12 daylighting technologies

Phatom 5000 from Tubelite, SolaMaster 300 from Solatube, and Fallbrook XL Series from C.R. Laurence are just three of the 12 products highlighted in BD+C's January Product Roundup.

Products and Materials | Dec 20, 2017

Liquid air barrier goes on, rain or shine

The silyl-terminated polyether (STPE) liquid-applied air barrier does not wash off when exposed to light rain following application.

Products and Materials | Dec 19, 2017

From standard roof to ‘cool’ roof in a single application

The coatings are formulated using an acrylic polymer base for enhanced adhesion and durability.

Products and Materials | Dec 18, 2017

Ceiling ‘clouds’ add design pop to busy commercial spaces

EchoCloud units are available in four styles.

Masonry | Dec 15, 2017

New UK football facility: Quintessentially Bluegrass State, thanks to manufactured stone

The design team, led by Ross Tarrant Architects and HNTB, wanted to create a modern aesthetic with a uniquely Bluegrass State feel.

Products and Materials | Dec 11, 2017

Trim-Tex expansion products in the hospitality industry

Trim-Tex expansion protection products have been used in such high-profile projects as the JW Marriott and the Kohler Lodge in Green Bay.

Products and Materials | Nov 10, 2017

Product roundup: 12 flooring tech products

The Grain Collection from Walker Zanger, Chateau Reserve from Marazzi, and Merit from American Olean are just three of the flooring products included in BD+C's November product roundup.

Products and Materials | Nov 10, 2017

Metal fabric optimizes solar control without jeopardizing views

As the sun rises higher in the sky, the stacking effects of the horizontal metal rods shade the building façade.

Walls and Partitions | Nov 9, 2017

Skullcandy HQ becomes one with the Utah mountains, thanks to operable glass walls

The environmentally friendly structure is integrated into the landscape and maximizes its striking views of the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains.

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