Dodge Data & Analytics Report New Construction Starts Fall 5 Percent
New construction starts in September fell 5 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $709.6 billion, according to Dodge Data…
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A 500-car Parking Garage Is Converted into 44 One-bedroom Apartments
A 500-car Parking Garage Is Converted into 44 One-bedroom Apartments
Bokeh Development turns an old, obsolete, concrete parking facility in downtown Wichita into a cool, modern, mixed-use apartment building.Michael Ramsey of Bokeh Development, ... Read More
A 500-car Parking Garage Is Converted into 44 One-bedroom Apartments
There’s a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn’t Well-lit Yet
There's a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn't Well-lit Yet
Earlier this year, the Trump administration imposed a significant tariff on imported solar panels. The tariff caused a major stir in the industry. Opinions vary over the impac ... Read More
There’s a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn’t Well-lit Yet
PEER: A Certification Program Helps Buildings Be Better Grid Citizens
PEER: A Certification Program Helps Buildings Be Better Grid Citizens
During the last 10 years, the relationship between buildings and the energy grid has gotten significantly more complex and continues to evolve. Traditionally, electricity for ... Read More
PEER: A Certification Program Helps Buildings Be Better Grid Citizens
YETI’s First Foray into Brick and Mortar Carves a Path to Adventure
YETI’s First Foray into Brick and Mortar Carves a Path to Adventure
THE YETI flagship store ultimately is a mini-museum, promoting patrons to linger and interact while choosing, customizing and purchasing its products.A standing 750-pound stuf ... Read More
YETI’s First Foray into Brick and Mortar Carves a Path to Adventure
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Are Drones the Secret to Jobsite Safety?
It is no surprise that construction jobsites can be dangerous places to work. In 2016, 21 percent of workplace fatalities were in the construction industry….
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Trex Introduces Its Railing Kits and Updated Decking Options
The re-engineered and expanded line of Enhance composite decking from Trex Co. Inc. combines the durability of its composite decking with pricing designed to put…
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Configure Plumbing Projects with Digital Specification Tool
Zurn Industries LLC has launched its digital specification tool. inSpec, powered by Zurn, helps engineers configure plumbing projects using its product offering, from drainage to…
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Fitness Center Renovation Includes New Athletic Surfaces
“Everything starts with the flooring,” says Dana Ridenour, director of advancement at Calvary Christian Academy (CCA), a pre-K3–12 school located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and…
Visible Light Disinfection Keeps Students Safe in the Locker Room
A. Crawford Mosely High School is rated in the top five percent of secondary schools in the U.S. With an active student body involved in…
Synthetic Slate Roof Preserves the Historical Integrity of a Cultural Center and Museum
Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy Township, N.J., has quite a history. Designed by New York architect Whitney Warren (whose company designed Grand Central Terminal in New…
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There’s a New Day Dawning with Next-generation Solar Technology but the Path to Building Integration Isn’t Well-lit Yet
Earlier this year, the Trump administration imposed a significant tariff on imported solar panels. The tariff caused a major stir in the industry. Opinions vary…
Modular Building Practices Are Changing the Construction Industry
When most people hear the word “modular” with respect to buildings, they often mistakenly picture cheaply built mobile homes sitting atop flatbed trucks cruising down…
Interiors Are Noisy Places But Buildings Can Be Retrofitted to Ensure Acoustic Comfort and Privacy
There’s little doubt today’s commercial interiors—from corporate offices to hospitals, schools and hotels—look and function better than ever. It’s no wonder either; project teams tend…