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Massachusetts governor launches advocacy group to push for more housing

Massachusetts’ Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll have taken the unusual step of setting up a nonprofit to advocate for pro-housing efforts at the local level. One Commonwealth Inc., will work to provide political and financial support for local housing initiatives, a key pillar of the governor’s agenda.




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Florida condo market roiled by structural safety standards law

A Florida law enacted after the Surfside condo tower collapse is causing turmoil in the condominium market. The law, which requires buildings to meet certain structural safety standards, is forcing condo associations to assess hefty fees to make repairs on older properties. In some cases, the cost per unit runs into six figures.

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Architects

Every building starts with a concept and a design. Architects are involved at every stage of the process, even after a design has been finalized, helping other building team members through the snares and missteps in the construction process. Building Design+Construction delivers news, trends, and research to the nation's largest architectural design firms. 

May 2, 2012

Building Team completes two additions at UCLA

New student housing buildings are part of UCLA’s Northwest Campus Student Housing In-Fill Project.

May 2, 2012

Public housing can incorporate sustainable design

Sustainable design achievable without having to add significant cost; owner and residents reap benefits

May 2, 2012

SMPS Foundation accepting applications for Garikes Scholarship

One outstanding scholar will be selected this year to receive a $1,500 scholarship award, to be used toward academic expenses, such as tuition and fees, books, supplies, and other similar expenses.

May 2, 2012

Sasaki selected for 2012 National Planning Firm Award

The award recognizes a firm for its body of distinguished work influencing the planning profession.

Tim Gregorski | May 2, 2012

Louvers offer a look that works

Stationary and adjustable, Airolite’s louvers are available in a number of blade types including…
May 1, 2012

White paper discusses benefits of diaphragm and piston flushometer valves

The white paper highlights considerations that impact which type of technology is most appropriate for various restroom environments.

May 1, 2012

Time-lapse video: World Trade Center, New York

One World Trade Center, being built at the site of the fallen twin towers, surpassed the Empire State Building on Monday as the tallest building in New York.

May 1, 2012

Bruce E. Brooks Associates announces new commissioning subsidiary

Brooks + Wright Commissioning to be led by Will Wright.

May 1, 2012

Young rejoins Altoon Partners

Takes on role of director of strategic development.

May 1, 2012

Gilbane to build $100 million cranberries manufacturing facility

Gilbane to provide design build services for a new Lean manufacturing facility for Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., beverage products.

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