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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Dwindling list of project starts forces contractors to lay off workers.

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Will accelerate pace of lead service line replacement.

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Some communities will have 90% of their affordable housing at risk.
Its latest completion is an office/factory/warehouse combo for one of Marvin Window’s brands.
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Nearly 23% of employees will work from outside of offices.

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Many commercial projects languish, even while homebuilding soars.
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The 51,987-sf Sazerac House is an interactive cocktail museum, active distillery, corporate headquarters, and event...
Perkins+Will designed the project.
Sales completions at end of Q3 were down over 41 percent from the same period a year ago.

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CROSSWALK web service accesses standards specific to projects from feasibility to turnover.
One-stop-shop for information associated with technology validations in buildings.

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Measure’s modest amount of funding for infrastructure projects and clarification that PPP loans may not be taxed wi...
The project, dubbed The Smile, has recently completed construction.

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Directs defense, agriculture secretaries to review potential for wood frame construction on defense building projec...

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Rule would apply to projects on lots sized 20,000 sf or larger.

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New York and Vermont record worst February-November losses, Virginia has largest pickup.
Future usage might boil down to competitive pressure, according to a Dodge Data & Analytics survey.
BD+C’s Reconstruction Awards recognize the adaptive reuse of the Kensington Trust building.
The project has won a Bronze Award in BD+C's 2020 Reconstruction Awards.
Ross Barney Architects designed the project.

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Building owners can invest in new technology with no upfront cost.
The December 17 episode of BD+C's The Weekly is available for viewing on demand.
The adaptive reuse of the Roundhouse is the latest step forward for Hazelwood Green.
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