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An avocado rancher, an Ironman triathlete, a star college quarterback, and a semi-retired mountain guide are among the 40 brightest stars in the AEC universe—and they're all under age 40.

Employees heading to the cafeteria in USG's new headquarters in Chicago are waking up to something besides a shot of caffeine in their morning coffee.

Canada's largest geothermal system (and the second largest in North America) sits inconspicuously beneath a beautifully landscaped, 80,730-sf quad at the center of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, in Oshawa.

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Although most A/E/C professionals view grey-water recycling as an application only for the most radical "green" buildings, these systems are slowing making their way into the mainstream building market, thanks to rising water rates and the growth of sustainable desig

"Continuing education in many professions is a proven means for ensuring that the profession remains current." So stated the American Institute of Architects in its 2003 report, "The Business of Architecture." For that very reason, the AIA requires its members to ear

After a hiatus of more than 20 years, dual-façade systems, commonly used in European construction, are slowly reemerging in U.S. buildings.

For almost all AEC firms, recruiting and retaining high-quality professional employees is a top concern, if not the top concern.

It's been more than two years since the Chicago Department of Construction and Permits (DCAP) initiated its Green Permit Program in April 2005, allowing projects to quality for fast permitting by meeting certain green guidelines.