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Codes and Standards
New urban stormwater policies treat rainwater as a resource
U.S. cities are revamping how they handle stormwater to reduce flooding and capture rainfall and…
Plumbing
EPA to revise criteria for WaterSense faucets and faucet accessories
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to revise its criteria for faucets and faucet…
MFPRO+ New Projects
Luxury apartments in New York restore and renovate a century-old residential building
COOKFOX Architects has completed a luxury apartment building at 378 West End Avenue in New York…
Multifamily Housing
YWCA building in Boston’s Back Bay converted into 210 affordable rental apartments
The new 140 Clarendon Street apartments in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, designed by Cambridge-…
Mass Timber
Timberlab to build its first mass timber manufacturing plant
In 2023, mass timber used for construction globally was, by one estimate, valued at $1 billion.…
Urban Planning
A new report surveys city dwellers about urban living
One-quarter of city dwellers draws a line that connects the economic and environmental challenges…
Healthcare Facilities
5 criteria to optimize medical office design
In today’s healthcare landscape, the optimal medical office goes beyond a surface-level focus on…
MFPRO+ News
Multifamily rents stable heading into spring 2024
National asking rents posted their first increase in over seven months in February, according to…
Construction Costs
Retail center construction costs for 2024
The retail and entertainment industry is a cornerstone of American culture, shaping the social…
Architects
4 ways to streamline your architectural practice
As an architect, I've always been fascinated by the seamless blend of creativity and precision in…
Healthcare Facilities
First comprehensive cancer hospital in Dubai to host specialized multidisciplinary care
Stantec was selected to lead the design team for the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, Dubai’s…
Adaptive Reuse
San Francisco voters approve tax break for office-to-residential conversions
San Francisco voters recently approved a ballot measure to offer tax breaks to developers who…
Codes and Standards
Technical brief addresses the impact of construction-generated moisture on commercial roofing systems
A new technical brief from SPRI, the trade association representing the manufacturers of single-ply…
Sports and Recreational Facilities
First-of-its-kind sports and rehabilitation clinic combines training gym and healing spa
Parker Performance Institute in Frisco, Texas, is billed as a first-of-its-kind sports and…
Market Data
Download BD+C's March 2024 Market Intelligence Report
Building Design+Construction's monthly Market Intelligence Report offers a snapshot of the health…
Apartments
A landscaped canyon runs through this luxury apartment development in Denver
Set to open in April, One River North is a 16-story, 187-unit luxury apartment building with…
Sustainability
Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG
We sat down with Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability Services Leaders, and Anthony Brower…
Affordable Housing
An all-electric affordable housing project in Southern California offers 48 apartments plus community spaces
In Santa Monica, Calif., Brunson Terrace is an all-electric, 100% affordable housing project that’s…
Contractors
The average U.S. contractor has 8.1 months worth of construction work in the pipeline, as of February 2024
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 8.…
MFPRO+ News
Multifamily housing starts and permitting activity drop 10% year-over-year
The past year saw over 1.4 million new homes added to the national housing inventory. Despite the 4…
