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AGC releases decarbonization playbook to help assess, track, reduce GHG emissions

The Associated General Contractors of America released a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on projects. The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry is part of the association’s efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon-reduction measures for the industry.


Mass Timber

Bjarke Ingels Group designs a mass timber cube structure for the University of Kansas

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and executive architect BNIM have unveiled their design for a new mass timber cube structure called the Makers’ KUbe for the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design. A six-story, 50,000-sf building for learning and collaboration, the light-filled KUbe will house studio and teaching space, 3D-printing and robotic labs, and a ground-level cafe, all organized around a central core.


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Sep 11, 2012

New York City releases first energy benchmarking data for private buildings

City is first in U.S. to disclose private-sector building energy data from a mandatory benchmarking policy.

Sep 7, 2012

Net-zero energy pioneers on the el-hi frontier

Getting to net-zero is not easy, but the promise of eliminating energy bills and using state-of-the-art technology as a learning lab can make a compelling case to reach for net-zero.

Sep 7, 2012

The keys to success in the K-12 school market

When educators and school administrators describe their vision for new K-12 school buildings as ‘21st-century learning spaces,’ they’re not exaggerating. Many new schools are truly different in concept from their counterparts of only a few years ago.

Aug 24, 2012

Skanska hires Miller as procurement manager

Miller brings more than 25 years of construction procurement expertise.

Aug 24, 2012

KLMK Group forms strategic alliance with Taylor Construction Management

KLMK's expertise in the capital delivery process and TCM's global platform combine to provide an integrated solution with an unparalleled impact for health care related industries.

Aug 24, 2012

Study predicts how health economic, delivery and buildings play a role in the next decade

Study also finds accountable care organizations, pay-for-performance and aging population will have greatest impact over next five years.

Aug 24, 2012

ABI downturn moderates as negative conditions continue

South the only region reporting increase in design activity.

Aug 24, 2012

Texas ACEC to host Morrissey Goodale's "One-Day MBA" seminar

This one-day blitz of business management training will include topics such as building a branding machine, the market for mergers & acquisitions, drama-less ownership transition, building high-performance teams, and transformational project management and delivery.

Aug 21, 2012

Under 40 Leadership Summit slated for October 3-5 in Chicago

Attendees will be given an exclusive technical tour of Wrigley Field, led by Steven J. Jacobsen, CDP, who has been retained by the Chicago Cubs to create the business plan and high-level concepts to evaluate the feasibility of various renovation options for this iconic sports venue; and Carl Rice, Cubs’ Vice President, Baseball Operations.

Aug 17, 2012

Centric Architecture and PLAD Studio merge

The new firm will retain Centric Architecture as its name.

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