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 Ritz-Carlton Residences sits on a 36-slip private marina in Miami Beach, Fla. The project team for Lionheart Capital’s 111-condominium community was led by Stantec (AOR). Residences are priced from $2 million to $40 million. Photo: Kim Sargent
Multifamily Housing | January 20, 2021 |
Mike Plotnick, Contributing Editor
The 1920s King Cole Hotel becomes the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami in the largest residential adaptive reuse project in South Florida.
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Market Data | December 28, 2020 |
AGC
Measure’s modest amount of funding for infrastructure projects and clarification that PPP loans may not be taxed wi...
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Mixed-Use | December 28, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project, dubbed The Smile, has recently completed construction.
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Codes and Standards | December 28, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Directs defense, agriculture secretaries to review potential for wood frame construction on defense building projec...
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Codes and Standards | December 28, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Rule would apply to projects on lots sized 20,000 sf or larger.
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Market Data | December 28, 2020 |
AGC
New York and Vermont record worst February-November losses, Virginia has largest pickup.
Lobby of the Old Chicago Post Office, a Platinum winner in BD+C's 37th Annual Reconstruction Awards. Photo: Eric Laignel/Eric Laignel Photography, courtesy Gensler
Reconstruction Awards | December 23, 2020 |
ROBERT CASSIDY, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
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Most AEC firms have had experience using Geographic Information Systems software at some stage of their projects. Charts: Dodge Data & Analytics
AEC Tech | December 21, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Future usage might boil down to competitive pressure, according to a Dodge Data & Analytics survey.
Esperanza Health Center's flagship is now inside what had been the Kensington Trust Company Building, which was renovated and rebranded as a clinic for North Philadelphia. Images: Don Pearse Photographers
Reconstruction Awards | December 18, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
BD+C’s Reconstruction Awards recognize the adaptive reuse of the Kensington Trust building.
Photo: Kelly Beck
Reconstruction Awards | December 18, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The project has won a Bronze Award in BD+C's 2020 Reconstruction Awards.
Photo: Kate Joyce
Sustainability | December 17, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
Ross Barney Architects designed the project.
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Codes and Standards | December 17, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Building owners can invest in new technology with no upfront cost.
AEC Tech | December 17, 2020 |
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The December 17 episode of BD+C's The Weekly is available for viewing on demand.
The Roundhouse, which was once used to stabilize train engines for repair, is being transformed into an innovation center for new businesses. Images: GBBN
Adaptive Reuse | December 17, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
The adaptive reuse of the Roundhouse is the latest step forward for Hazelwood Green.
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Multifamily Housing | December 16, 2020 |
Robert Cassidy, Editor, Multifamily Design+Construction
What can the multifamily real estate sector expect from Biden and Company? At the risk of having egg, if not a whol...
Pictured: Arlington (Va.) Public Schools Heights Building Photo by Jim Tetro, courtesy Gilbane
Giants 300 | December 16, 2020 |
BD+C EDITORS
This 70-page PDF features AEC firm rankings across 51 building sectors, disciplines, and specialty services.
The Historic Alameda High School in California was remade into a modern, flexible learning environment, while retaining some of its classic architecture. Images credit: Tim Maloney/Technical Imagery Studios
Reconstruction Awards | December 16, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
A 2014 bond issue provided financing to seismically stabilize and modernize Historic Alameda High School, a 2020 Si...
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Codes and Standards | December 16, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Buildings reopened after extended pandemic closure are at risk.
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Market Data | December 16, 2020 |
AIA
The pace of decline during November accelerated from October, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of...
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Building Owner | December 16, 2020 |
Robert Cassidy, Executive Editor
Calling all real estate developers, building owners, and facilities directors, BD+C editors would like your experti...
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Codes and Standards | December 16, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Scope expanded to include shotcrete, internal curing, mineral fillers, and recycled concrete aggregates.
AEC Tech | December 15, 2020 |
DLR Group
sonrai IAQ™ by DLR Group delivers actionable intelligence to optimize facility operations and enhance occupant comf...
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Codes and Standards | December 15, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Lure of urban life and jobs may draw people back after pandemic subsides.
Photo: Dan Schwalm Photography
Reconstruction Awards | December 14, 2020 |
David Malone, Associate Editor
The Wyoming Capitol Square project has won a Gold Award in BD+C's 2020 Reconstruction Awards.
Photo: Jamey Stillings
Architects | December 14, 2020 |
AIA
The Gold Medal honors an individual whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and pr...
The purpose of the Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is to create greater interactions among researchers from a wide range of scientific fields. Images: Bruce Damonte
University Buildings | December 13, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Its design encourages occupant productivity and well-being.
Workers were suspended from industrial rope to investigate the Palm Dome at the New York Botanical Garden's Conservatory for signs of damage. Photo credit: Nancy Hudson, Silman 2013
Reconstruction Awards | December 12, 2020 |
John Caulfield, Senior Editor
Scaffolding played a critical role in the repair and restoration of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s Palm Dome at t...
Multifamily Housing | December 11, 2020 | Boingo: Where Connectivity Meets Community | BOINGO: WHERE CONNECTIVITY MEETS COMMUNITY
A conversation with Boingo Wireless about 5G, Wi-Fi 6, IoT, and the quickly evolving wireless landscape.
Healthcare Facilities | December 10, 2020 |
BD+C Staff
This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from SMRT Architects and Engineers and Stantec about...
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Codes and Standards | December 10, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
FGIA issues first update for document created in 2005.
Codes and Standards | December 10, 2020 |
Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor
Cover Boards EPD is an industry first.
