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July 2003

Coming Up for Air
Building owners and developers are struggling to keep their heads above water in most construction sectors

	Ford plant gets "living roof" 3-in. thick topping is designed to help control storm runoff, boost energy conservation Mixed-use right medicine for old hospital? Prada opens second high-style store in Tokyo Revised plan for troubled L.A. school
Architects/Architect-Engineers Report	All the Right Moves Design firms are using a grab bag of strategies to keep growing in the face of recession
Computer Applications	Handhelds get handier
Contractors/CMs Report	Staying on Top Construction Giants weather the down cycle by focusing on preconstruction services, special-skill markets, and cost containment
Cover Story	A Year for Ingenuity and Innovation
Editorial	Giants' cup: Half full, half empty?
Engineers/Engineer-Architects Report	Leaders of the Pack Engineers and E/A firms posted healthy gains last year, well ahead of what architects and contractors did
Industry Data	Slow rebound expected in commercial space Higher commercial space needs and retailer profits will drive turnaround
Letters	Letters
News and Trends	News briefs Ford's new Rouge plant gets "living roof"
The Owner's Perspective	Coming Up for Air Building owners and developers are struggling to keep their heads above water in most construction sectors

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