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on May 22,2013

For the first time in 10 months, the AIA's Architecture Billings Index slipped into negative territory, falling to 48.6 in April, down from 51.9 the previous month. This is the ABI's lowest mark since July 2012.

on May 21,2013

 

British firm Foster + Partners has unveiled plans for two residential skyscrapers as part of a mixed-use development in north London.

Sky City, Changsha. Rendering courtesy of Broad Sustainable Building
on May 21,2013

Broad Sustainable Building has completed a long and arduous approval process, and is starting excavation and construction on Sky City in June, 2013. The proposed "world's tallest building" will be a mixed-use project that could accommodate life and work needs of up to 30,000 people.

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on May 17,2013 in Feature

Learn about seven highly talented engineers who made Building Design+Construction's "40 Under 40" class for 2013.

on May 17,2013 in Feature

Increasingly, college and university research buildings are doing double duty as homes for K-12 STEM programs. Here’s how to create facilities...

on May 14,2013 in Feature

When it comes to durability, a 50-year building design ideally should include 50-year coatings. Many building products consume substantial amounts...

on May 14,2013 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

"Be a Zero Hero" infographic educates building industry professionals on ultra energy-efficient structural insulated panel construction

on May 09,2013 in Feature

From a "no sweat" toilet to a deep-well lavatory, here's a round up of the latest high-efficiency plumbing fixtures.

on May 08,2013 in Feature

When embarking upon a roofing renovation project, one of the first decisions for the Building Team is whether to tear off and replace the existing...

on May 08,2013 in Feature

In many cases, curtain wall failures are caused by fairly simple errors that occur during the fabrication and installation process. This...

on May 05,2013 in Feature

Keep this tip sheet handy when preparing your Reconstruction Awards entry, as these are some items on which your project will be judged....

The design and construction of the hospital’s 42-foot-high, 60,000-sf mechanical
on May 01,2013 in Feature

The Building Team for the 23-story Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago implements an integrated BIM/VDC workflow to execute a complex vertical...

on April 16,2013 in Feature

From an orchid-shaped visitor center to California’s largest public works project, each of these projects benefited from IMP technology.