According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), nonresidential construction spending on buildings is projected to grow by 4.4 percent this year.
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The Chicago department of aviation has announced the five design finalists for the O’Hare expansion project. They have asked the public to review the designs and share their opinions.
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A new report by a building materials manufacturer, developed with the Pennsylvania State University’s architectural engineering department, emphasizes the need to redefine infrastructure strategy to integrate elements of sustainability and high-performance buildings.
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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College in Michigan, are the recipients of the 2018 Climate Leadership Awards.
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A new report reveals the presence of toxic substances in most of the carpets manufactured in the country. Toxic chemicals detected have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, respiratory disease, heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and immune and developmental health problems in children.
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A new set of standards released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provide a framework for managing information through collaborative working using building information modelling (BIM).
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California-based builder Swinerton is working on two community-building projects in Los Angeles aimed at addressing homelessness and providing services for those in need.
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The Louisiana State University (LSU) recently renovated the club level suites in their historic stadium with a polyiso insulation to increase occupant comfort.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has repurposed its recreational field to make it more functional while achieving a new level of design. The 23,080 m2 (248,430 sf) of premium synthetic turf has been designed to make more room for athletics at the university.
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In a Queen’s neighborhood in New York City, Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects (MBB) completed the expansion and renovation of one of the borough’s largest elementary schools. Doubling the size, they created a new building, learning spaces, and other community amenities in the crowded district.
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