Trim-Tex recently rolled out its latest vinyl corner bead innovation, Fast Edge®, promising to drastically cut down on the time and material it takes to finish drywall corners. How much can these corner beads actually save contractors? They put it to the test!
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Coronavirus | March 13, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
Here's the latest news BD+C editors are tracking on COVID-19's impact on the AEC industry and the real estate market.
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The 170,000-sf replacement hospital, under construction in Uvalde, Texas, deployed a collaborative design process advocated by the project's GC Hoar Construction. Rendering and photos courtesy of Hoar Construction
Healthcare Facilities | March 29, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
H...
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Coronavirus | March 27, 2020 |
AGC
After 42 states added jobs in February, coronavirus is taking a swift and severe toll on the industry, prompting as...
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Coronavirus | March 27, 2020 |
AIA
Two thirds of architecture firms report slowing or stoppage of projects due to COVID-19.
Healthcare Facilities | March 27, 2020 | Gensler Blog | Randy Guillot, James Crispino, and Scot Latimer
We believe that part of the longer-term answer lies not just with traditional health providers, but in the potentia...
All photos courtesy OMA
Retail Centers | March 27, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
OMA designed the project.
Coronavirus | March 26, 2020 | Stantec Blog | Maria Ionescu
What can we learn from Singapore’s response to COVID-19? How does it impact the next generation of hospitals?
Market Data | March 26, 2020 |
AIA
New AIA task force will offer insights for adapting buildings into healthcare facilities.
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Market Data | March 26, 2020 |
AGC
Construction officials say measure will help firms cope with immediate cash flow crunch, but industry needs compens...
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University Buildings | March 26, 2020 | NBBJ’s nbbX blog | Bryan Langlands, Principal, NBBJ
While student dormitories are well-suited to certain alternate healthcare uses — from housing clinical staff to tre...
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Coronavirus | March 26, 2020 |
AIA
Approval for the latest relief legislation advances a number of AIA-supported measures to help meet the needs of fi...
All images courtesy of RBB Architects
Religious Facilities | March 26, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
RBB Architects designed the building.
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Codes and Standards | March 26, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Victimized company Bird Construction has defense, law enforcement contracts.
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Market Data | March 25, 2020 |
IHS Markit
Survey respondents reported falling prices for five out of the 12 components within the materials and equipment sub...
RENTCafe surveyed 6,000 renters to learn their rental plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: RENTCafe
Multifamily Housing | March 25, 2020 | Rob Cassidy |
Overview of impact of COVID-19 on construction, especially multifamily sector.
Hotel Facilities | March 25, 2020 |
Tori Chang, S.E., Consulting Engineer, Connor Bruns, S.E. , Senior Consulting Engineer, and Terry McDonnell, S.E, Principal with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Completed in 2018, the seven-story, 98-guest room hotel complements the local museums, cultural attractions, and Un...
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Coronavirus | March 25, 2020 |
Plaza Construction and Central Consulting
New York City-based partnership to aid Florida healthcare systems amid COVID-19 outbreak and will continue medical...
March 25, 2020 | Cannon Design Blog | Stephen Blair and Michael Vinkler
As laboratory designers, we want to shed light on a subset of our population critical to protecting us from, and pr...
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Office Building Design | March 24, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The HQ’s design is meant to serve as an extension of lululemon’s core values.
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University Buildings | March 24, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Clayco will build the project.
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Codes and Standards | March 23, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Compliance with time-sensitive notice requirements and careful documentation required.
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Codes and Standards | March 23, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
House and Senate vote is nearly unanimous; law would go into effect Oct. 1.
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Market Data | March 23, 2020 |
GlobalData
The impact of the virus has been felt in the UAE, where precautionary measures have been implemented to combat the...
AEC Tech | March 23, 2020 |
BD+C Editors
BD+C's March issue features the largest and most important technological innovations across the AEC industry.
Phil Harrison, who has been Perkins and Will's chief executive since 2006, says it's too early to tell if the coronovirus will be a glance or knockout blow to the construction industry. Image: Perkins and Will
Coronavirus | March 21, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Phil Harrison says the virus outbreak could make more clients see the connection between design and wellbeing.
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Coronavirus | March 21, 2020 |
AGC
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, and the Presiden...
AGC's webinar series revolves around helping contractors navigate changes caused by the coronavirus. Images: Associated General Contractors of America
Coronavirus | March 21, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The programming, which begins Monday, will offer advice on how businesses might need to adjust during the virus....
BD+C’s survey drew 86 AEC respondents, more than two-fifths of whom (42.11%) expected that one or two of their current projects might be cancelled altogether, either because of deteriorating economic conditions or as part of the measures being taken to minimize the virus’s spread. Photo: Pixabay
Coronavirus | March 20, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
A new BD+C poll of U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction firms finds that companies are anticip...
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Coronavirus | March 20, 2020 |
AGC
Coronavirus-caused slowdown contrasts with January figures showing a majority of metro areas added construction job...
Pexels
Coronavirus | March 20, 2020 |
AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2020 President Jane Frederick, FAIA, and EVP/Chief Executive Officer Rob...
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Codes and Standards | March 20, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Local officials that don’t comply could lose federal money to combat climate change.
