A look back at the top 10 features and stories of 2018

December 12, 2018
Designers have removed and replaced walls, barriers, and even flooring with structural glass to reveal never-before-seen views at a renovated Space Needle, a landmark tower in Seattle, Washington. The Space Needle article was a focus in August 2018. Photo courtesy Chad Copeland
Designers have removed and replaced walls, barriers, and even flooring with structural glass to reveal never-before-seen views at a renovated Space Needle, a landmark tower in Seattle, Washington. The Space Needle article was a focus in August 2018.
Photo courtesy Chad Copeland

As the year winds down, The Construction Specifier is revealing the website’s most popular features and articles from 2018. Reread a favorite or check out a piece you missed online the first time around.

Features

  1. “MasterFormat 2018 Coming June 30” (June 4)

 

  1. “Door Scheduling and Hardware Specifications 101: Best Practices to Ensure Efficient Performance” by Timothy “T.J.” Gottwalt, DHT, AHC/CDC, FDAI, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, CM-BIM (February 1)

 

  1. “Heavy Timber Construction is Becoming Popular” by Rich Mitchell, Josh McDowell, and Dietrich Wieland (March 1)

 

  1. “AWC Releases Design Specification for Wood Construction” by Brad Douglas, PE (March 14)

 

  1. “Fully Tempered Glass and Spontaneous Fracture” by John A. Jackson, AIA, and Thomas A. Schwartz, PE (July 10)

 

  1. “A Smart, Natural Wool Insulation for Healthy Buildings” by Andrew Legge (February 9)

 

  1. “Discussing the Changing Role of the Specifier with Keith Robinson: CSI Member Spotlight” (April 6)

 

  1. “Seattle’s Space Needle Adds World’s First Revolving Glass Floor” (August 3)

 

  1. “Timber-concrete Composite Floor Systems for Tall Buildings” by Benton Johnson (May 17)

 

  1. “What Non-engineers Need to Know About Structural Masonry” by Pat Conway, CSI, AIA, Sam Rubenzer, PE, SE, and David Sovinski (April 6)

News

  1. “Construction Costs Spike Amid Rising Price of Building Materials” (March 16)

 

  1. “Metals and Lumber Prices Hit Double-digit Increases” (June 15)

 

  1. “DesignIntelligence Reveals Top Architecture Schools for 2019” (September 6)

 

  1. “Architect Richard Meier Resigns in Light of Sexual Harassment Allegations” (October 12)

 

  1. “Introducing the World’s Tallest Residential Building” (October 22)

 

  1. “Harvard Design School Dean Resigns” (October 29)

 

  1. “Rock on: Amplified Florida Project Reaches Halfway Point” (February 27)
You May Also Like  MasterFormat 2018 coming June 30

 

  1. “Historic Chicago Post Office Undergoes $600-million Transformation” (June 26)

 

  1. “Five Teams Shortlisted to Design Chicago Airport Project” (November 12)

 

  1. “AIANY Rescinds Awards After Harassment Allegations” (March 26)

Did you have a particular favorite article this year in the magazine or on the website? Share in the comments below! (And all the best for 2019!)

Leave a Comment

Comments

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *