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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The pace of decline during December accelerated from November.

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Incentive was scheduled to be reduced to 22%.

Eight leading construction industry economists forecast a slowdown this year for the nonresidential building industry, with the hotel and amusement/recreation sectors taking the biggest hit, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast. Photo: Juan Cruz Palacio via Pexels
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Will address climate change, social equity, rapid urbanization, and health.
KTGY Architecture + Planning is designing the project.
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The pavilion includes a 66-room Emergency Department.
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Environmental and planning groups note soaring claims, flood insurance debt.
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U.S. construction activity is expected to bounce back in 2021, after a slowdown in 2020 due to challenges brought b...
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest cost report singles out unemployment and infrastructure spending as barometers.
ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins, and staffing levels increased in December....

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New procedure would diminish influence of local code officials.

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Energy-intensive sector comprises 10% of all commercial real estate.
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LMN Architects designed the $187 million project.
There is a nostalgia associated with sketching in the architecture profession. But is sketching still an integral p...

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Restraints include high upfront cost, and lack of universal definition and approaches.
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First update of ‘safe harbors’ in 15 years provides better clarity for design and construction firms.
NBBJ is among the firms tapping into this trend.

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Gains are likely temporary as new industry survey finds widespread pessimism for 2021.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many college and university residences were completed in time for classes, live o...

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Battle over IP property claims by ICC and other codes bodies continues.

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Businesses that install green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting are eligible.