As architects design high-performing commercial buildings, supporting life safety via perimeter fire containment systems is critical. Specifying a tested, listed assembly that incorporates six essential design elements and withstands extreme testing conditions can help architects support passive life safety and optimize opportunities for egress during a commercial building fire.
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Industry Research | April 09, 2021 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
BD+C’s first-ever owners’ survey finds them focused on improving buildings’ performance for higher investment returns.
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Market Data | April 09, 2021 |
AGC
A government index that measures the selling price for goods used construction jumped 3.5% from February to March....
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Contractors | April 09, 2021 |
Blue Book Building & Construction Network
The Blue Book Network's Velocity Index measures month-to-month changes in bidding activity among construction firms...
Sports and Recreational Facilities | April 09, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
HOK designed the project.
Industry Research | April 09, 2021 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
BD+C’s first-ever owners’ survey finds them focused on improving buildings’ performance for higher investment retur...
April 08, 2021 | HGA Insights Blog | Mark Allen
There are two converging trends that will shape this ratio of lab-to-office in 2021.
Mixed-Use | April 08, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project will comprise 285 multifamily units and the shell for a future event center.
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AEC Tech | April 08, 2021 |
BD+C Staff
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from Procon Consulting, Virginia Tech, a...
Photos: Latreille Architectural Photography, Andrew Latreille
Library | April 08, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Teeple Architects designed the project.
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Codes and Standards | April 08, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
DOE study investigated items used to control lumen depreciation, chromaticity shifts, and changes in drivers.
April 07, 2021 | LS3P Foresight | Amie Blankenship, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C
The goal of the circular economy is to keep materials in circulation through reusing, repurposing, repairing, or re...
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Codes and Standards | April 07, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Lessons learned could help US avoid that fate.
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Mixed-Use | April 07, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The building marks the latest phase of the Oakwood Shores revitalization plan.
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Market Data | April 07, 2021 |
AGC
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land and Odessa, Texas have worst 12-month employment losses.
All images courtesy Thyssenkrupp
Office Building Design | April 07, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The facility began construction in August of 2019.
Daylighting | April 06, 2021 | Legat Architects | Loren Johnson
Energy efficient, healthy, and affordable: the predictable nature of seasonal daylight geometry makes it one of th...
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Codes and Standards | April 06, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
New projects in New York, Los Angeles on track to reach goal.
All photos courtesy HMFH Architects
Education Facility | April 06, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
HMFH Architects designed the project.
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Codes and Standards | April 05, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Addresses market trend toward heavy sliding doors.
Renderings courtesy FXCollaborative
Office Building Design | April 05, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
FXCollaborative designed the original building in 2001.
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Codes and Standards | April 05, 2021 |
AGC
Rising costs, supply-chain woes, and cancellations threaten outlook.
All photos: Steve Hall at Hall+Merrick Photographers
Office Building Design | April 05, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Valerio Dewalt Train designed the project.
Market Data | April 02, 2021 |
ABC
On a monthly basis, spending was down in 13 of 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Photos: Cameron Blaylock
Multifamily Housing | April 02, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
CetraRuddy designed the project.
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Codes and Standards | April 02, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Local governments lose influence on creating new energy efficiency rules.
JCJ Architecture's design for Center for Community & Entrepreneurship in New York City will provide the local Asian community with a bulwark against marginalization. Images: JCJ Architecture
Cultural Facilities | April 01, 2021 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Hartford, Conn.-based JCJ Architecture traces its roots to 1936, when the U.S. was just coming out of an economic d...
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Market Data | April 01, 2021 |
AGC
Shrinking demand, soaring costs, and supply delays threaten project completion dates and finances.
All renderings courtesy KPF
University Buildings | April 01, 2021 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project will be built over two phases.
April 01, 2021 | Clark Nexsen Blog | Peter Aranyi
As part of a surge in new housing projects for freshman and sophomores, we are seeing increasing demand for double...
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Codes and Standards | April 01, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Would apply to appliance, equipment efficiency and reduce water use.
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Seismic Design | March 31, 2021 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Vancouver, Canada’s third largest metropolitan area, has the country’s highest seismic risk.
