A new ASTM International standard will support cost-effective ways for communities to respond, withstand, and recover from a wide range of potential catastrophes, such as natural hazards, utility outages, and human-caused disruptions.
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Oceanwide Plaza, the first U.S. project for international developer Oceanwide Holdings, has topped off its three residential and hotel towers in downtown Los Angeles. Designed by CallisonRTKL, plans for the mixed-use development include a new Park Hyatt hotel, residential units, retail space, and restaurants.
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The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a look at developments in air- and water-resistive barriers as well as thermal management in the building envelope.
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The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) released the first edition of its Steel Deck on Cold-formed Steel Framing Design Manual, outlining the unique elements of design and usage of steel deck on cold-formed steel framing in compliance with the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).
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Jobsite photography company OxBlue has released a time-lapse video, capturing the recent construction process at McCormick Place in Chicago. Originally built in 1958, the large convention center underwent significant renovation from 2015 to 2017. The edited time-lapse video shows construction from the ground-up through more than 181,000 high-definition photographs.
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A New York City building designed to prioritize natural light has topped out. Designed by Studio Gang, 40 Tenth Avenue is located by the Hudson River in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Applying the firm’s ongoing research into tall buildings, the 10-story structure’s chiseled shape was sculpted in accordance to angles...
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In anticipation of the release of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War movie, Utah-based McNeil Engineering published a blog post, detailing examples of outstanding engineering featured in the film.
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Architectural plans have been released for the new Riverwalk Place in Tampa, Florida. Designed by Gensler, the 53-story mixed-use development is expected to be the tallest on Florida’s west coast and will feature condominiums, office space, and restaurants.
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The Architects Foundation has established a new scholarship program in honor of architect Yann Weymouth, AIA. Granted annually beginning next year, the Yann Weymouth Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate architecture student dedicated to integrating exceptional design with sustainable initiatives.
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California-based construction company Trimble has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held construction software firm Viewpoint from Bain Capital in a reportedly all-cash transaction valued at $1.2 billion.
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