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on November 10,2011 in Feature

A total of 13 projects recognized as part of BD+C's 28th Annual Reconstruction Awards.

on November 08,2011 in Feature

Originally built in 1973, the building had received several alterations over the years but the progressive deterioration caused by the harsh salt...

on November 08,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Agglomerated tiles offer an appealing appearance similar to natural stone at a lower cost. To achieve successful installations, manufacturers...

on October 19,2011 in Feature

Samuel S. Unger,  RA, MCR, SLCR, MBA, is the Americas Real Estate Leader for Ernst & Young, LLP, Atlanta. He also serves as president of...

on October 14,2011 in Feature

In a recent survey conducted by Building Design+Construction, more than 75% of respondents indicated they currently use BIM or plan to...

on October 14,2011 in Feature

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

on October 12,2011 in Feature

Elevators and escalators have been re-engineered to help building owners reduce energy consumption and move people more efficiently. 

The new outer envelope of the A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building serves as a therm
on October 12,2011 in Feature

An aged federal building gets wrapped in a new double wall glass skin.

on October 12,2011 in Feature

Office designs are adjusting to dramatic changes in employee work habits. Goodbye, cube farm. Hello, bright, open offices with plenty of...

on October 04,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Click here for the latest news and products from Greenbuild 2011, Oct. 4-7, in Toronto.

on September 12,2011 in Feature

 

The Los Angeles Community College District requires every design-build team in its massive modernization program to use BIM, but what...

on September 12,2011 in Feature

Solar installations are helping K-12 schools around the country save money and teach students the intricacies of renewable energy sources.

on September 12,2011 in Feature

Modular Architecture > You’ve done a LEED Gold or two, maybe even a LEED Platinum. But are you and your firm ready to take on the Living...

on August 24,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

We’re looking for firms that create truly positive workplaces for their AEC professionals and support staff. In other words, this awards program...

on August 19,2011 in Feature

Design and construction professionals who completed our flooring survey had strong opinions about their preferred flooring type. 

By BD+C Staff on May 20,2011 in Product Review

To meet both the project timeline and Department of Defense standards, contractor RQ Construction opted to use a steel framing system from...

on May 19,2011 in Feature

The 40 individuals profiled here are some of the brightest stars in the AEC universe—and they’re under the age of 40. These young...

on May 18,2011 in Feature

Successful metal-plate-connected wood truss projects require careful attention to detail from Building Team members.

on May 18,2011 in Feature

They’re not ‘dorms’ anymore. Today’s collegiate housing facilities are lively, state-of-the-art, and green—and a...

on May 18,2011 in Feature

Four schools find strength in numbers at the new 2,310-student Mott Haven Campus in New York City. The schools—three high schools and a K-4...