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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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Headquarters | Jun 30, 2022

Lenovo to build its new global headquarters in Beijing

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Mass Timber | Jun 29, 2022

Mass timber competition: building to net-zero winning proposals

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Laboratories | Jun 29, 2022

The "collaboratory" brings digital innovation to the classroom

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Airports | Jun 29, 2022

BIG and HOK’s winning design for Zurich airport’s new terminal

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Museums | Jun 28, 2022

The California Science Center breaks grounds on its Air and Space Center

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Contractors | Jun 27, 2022

Reverse mentorship: A model for the future of the construction workforce

Reverse mentorship can help seasoned professionals develop new skills, stay connected with younger generations, and gain future-forward insights for life and business.

Building Team | Jun 27, 2022

Chapel of St. Ignatius by Steven Holl Architects receives AIA’s twenty-five year award

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is honoring the Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle, designed by Steven Holl Architects, with its Twenty-five Year Award.

Green | Jun 22, 2022

The business case for passive house multifamily

A trio of Passive House experts talk about the true costs and benefits of passive house design and construction for multifamily projects. 

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