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January 2003
From brutal to beautiful
Decorative and tilt-up concrete add texture, color, and style to a new range of building types, and Building Teams are putting them to work |
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Construction Forecast 2003
Projects awarded
Latest WTC proposals under evaluation
Master plan to be decided upon by February
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| 2003 Construction Forecast |
A step in the right direction
Nonresidential construction took a hit in 2002, but the coming year offers hope for recovery
Accentuating the positive
Several sectors offer America's Building Teams better-than-average opportunity for growth in the coming year
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| Concrete Trends |
From brutal to beautiful
Decorative and tilt-up concrete add texture, color, and style to a new range of building types, and Building Teams are putting them to work
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| Construction Forecast 2003 |
Tracking the hot markets
Oakland's East Bay region tops industrial and retail markets, while Cincinnati leads office development, says this forecaster
Institutional construction: The saving grace of 2002
The big picture
Construction activity should pick up somewhat in 2003, but only if corporations and the public do their bit
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| Editorial |
Now for the hard part
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| Innovative HVAC Design |
Ultimate climate control
The reconstructed U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory's integrated mechanical systems provide tailored environments for 4,000 varied plants
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| Letters |
Letters
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| Moisture Protection |
The war against mold
Mold-related lawsuits and escalating insurance premiums are threatening the pocketbooks of America's Building Teams, but the good fight goes on
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| News and Trends |
Seismic upgrading work begins for Washington state capitol dome
People/firms
More input sought on WTC disaster
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| Project Management |
Ah, the joys of estimating!
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