Top building products for March 2024

BD+C Editors break down March's top 15 building products, from multifamily-focused electronic locks to recyclable plastic panels.

Hotel vs. office: Different challenges in commercial to residential conversions

In the midst of a national housing shortage, developers are examining the viability of commercial to residential conversions as a solution to both problems.

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

Single-family rentals continue to grow in BTR communities

Single-family rentals are continuing to grow in built-to-rent communities. Both rent and occupancy growth have been strong in recent months while remaining a financially viable option for renters.

Steven Burns | Mar 19, 2014

Is it time to start selecting your own clients?

Will 2014 be the year that design firms start selecting the clients they want rather than getting in line with competitors to respond to RFPs? That’s the question posed by a recent thought-provoking article.

Mar 19, 2014

How to develop a healthcare capital project using a 'true north charter'

Because healthcare projects take years to implement, developing a true north charter is essential for keeping the entire team on track and moving in the right direction.

The five-story, 480,000-sf Center for Advanced Care at Froedtert & the Medical C

Mar 18, 2014

6 keys to better healthcare design

Healthcare facility planning and design experts cite six factors that Building Teams need to keep in mind on their next healthcare project.

Charles Dalluge will be part of the firms executive leadership team and respons

Mar 18, 2014

Charles Dalluge joins DLR Group as president, COO

CEO Griff Davenport announces addition of Dalluge to executive leadership team

Mar 13, 2014

Austria's tallest tower shimmers with striking 'folded façade' [slideshow]

The 58-story DC Tower 1 is the first of two high-rises designed by Dominique Perrault Architecture for Vienna's skyline.

Mar 12, 2014

14 new ideas for doors and door hardware

From a high-tech classroom lockdown system to an impact-resistant wide-stile door line, BD+C editors present a collection of door and door hardware innovations.

Mar 12, 2014

New CannonDesign database allows users to track facility assets

The new software identifies critical failures of components and systems, code and ADA-compliance issues, and systematically justifies prudent expenditures.

Mar 11, 2014

Freelon Group to join Perkins+Will

The Freelon Group concentrates on museums, libraries, universities and other civic and institutional clients; Perkins+Will plans to incorporate this specialization into their design repertory.

Mar 10, 2014

Meet Tally – the Revit app that calculates the environmental impact of building materials

Tally provides AEC professionals with insight into how materials-related decisions made during design influence a building’s overall ecological footprint.