A report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) found the total value of industrial construction in the Americas stands at $542.6 billion, with the United States accounting for $297 billion. The United States is ahead in most categories apart from metal and material processing and production plants.
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The Dodge Momentum Index rose 0.6 percent from its revised reading in March to 116.5 in April. The index is a monthly measure of the first or initial report for non-residential projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for non-residential buildings by one year.
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The National Glass Association (NGA) and the Window and Door Dealers Alliance (WDDA) are hosting the 14th GlassBuild America in Las Vegas from Oct. 19 to 21.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced plans to implement a resilience curriculum for the professional development of architects by the beginning of 2017. The curriculum includes resilient design and decision-making on hazard mitigation, climate adaption, community resilience, policy and practice-focused resources on AIA.org, research, and training.
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The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) awarded four members who have continued to make important contributions to the society throughout their 25-year memberships with Lifetime Awards.
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The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has updated its commissioning certification program requirements offering recognition by U.S. government agencies for contracts requiring commissioning services.
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The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA’s) Committee on the Environment (COTE) selected 10 projects exemplifying sustainable architecture and ecological design. The ‘Top 10 Green Projects’ program celebrates buildings with an integrated approach to architecture, natural systems, and technology.
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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has adopted the SITES rating system for its capital construction program. SITES is the most comprehensive program from sustainable land development and management and is used by landscape architects, engineers, developers, and policy-makers to align land development with innovative sustainable design.
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Requirements regarding multi-family residential dwellings, environmental tobacco smoke, and operation and maintenance, are among the changes to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) newly published indoor air quality (IAQ) standard.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the Architectural Billings Index (ABI) for March was 51.9, which is up from 50.3 in February. ABI reflects consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms; the approximate nine-to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
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