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Cal State Long Beach student housing project will add 424 beds

A new $115 million project recently broke ground at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) that will add housing for 424 students at below-market rates. The 108,000 sf La Playa Residence Hall, funded by the State of California’s Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program, will consist of three five-story structures connected by bridges.



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New download: BD+C's April 2024 Market Intelligence Report

Building Design+Construction's monthly Market Intelligence Report offers a snapshot of the health of the U.S. building construction industry, including the commercial, multifamily, institutional, and industrial building sectors. This report tracks the latest metrics related to construction spending, demand for design services, contractor backlogs, and material price trends.


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Airports | Sep 10, 2020

The Weekly show: Curtis Fentress, FAIA, on airport design, and how P3s are keeping university projects alive

The September 10 episode of BD+C's "The Weekly" is available for viewing on demand.

Giants 400 | Aug 28, 2020

2020 Giants 400 Report: Ranking the nation's largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms

The 2020 Giants 400 Report features more than 130 rankings across 25 building sectors and specialty categories.

Architects | Aug 27, 2020

Strategically planning your firm past the COVID-19 pandemic

As AEC firm leaders consider worst-case scenarios and explore possible solutions to surmount them, they learn to become nimble, quick, and ready to pivot as circumstances demand.

Digital Twin | Aug 27, 2020

The Weekly show: Digital twin technology and social equity in the AEC market

The August 27 episode of BD+C's "The Weekly" is available for viewing on demand. 

Coronavirus | Aug 25, 2020

Video: 5 building sectors to watch amid COVID-19

RCLCO's Brad Hunter reveals the winners and non-winners of the U.S. real estate market during the coronavirus pandemic.

University Buildings | Jul 24, 2020

A hybrid learning approach could redefine higher education

Universities reassess current assets to determine growth strategies.

Coronavirus | Jun 12, 2020

BD+C launches 'The Weekly,' a streaming program for the design and construction industry

The first episode, now available on demand, features experts from Robins & Morton, Gensler, and FMI on the current state of the AEC market.

Coronavirus | May 26, 2020

9 tips for mastering virtual public meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mike Aziz, AIA, presents 9 tips for mastering virtual public meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus | May 18, 2020

Infection control in office buildings: Preparing for re-occupancy amid the coronavirus

Making workplaces safer will require behavioral resolve nudged by design.

Data Centers | VIATechnik | May 8, 2020

Data centers as a service: The next big opportunity for design teams

As data centers compete to process more data with lower latency, the AEC industry is ideally positioned to develop design standards that ensure long-term flexibility. 

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