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Construction Costs
Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market
One of the major hurdles that we attempt to forecast for our commercial construction projects is…
Multifamily Housing
Grassroots groups becoming a force in housing advocacy
A growing movement of grassroots organizing to support new housing construction is having an impact…
MFPRO+ News
New York’s office to residential conversion program draws interest from 64 owners
New York City’s Office Conversion Accelerator Program has been contacted by the owners of 64…
MFPRO+ News
Seattle mayor wants to scale back energy code to spur more housing construction
Seattle’s mayor recently proposed that the city scale back a scheduled revamping of its building…
Resiliency
Houston’s buyout program has prevented flood damage but many more homes at risk
Recent flooding in Houston has increased focus on a 30-year-old program to buy out some of the area…
Mass Timber
Mass timber a big part of Western Washington University’s net-zero ambitions
Western Washington University, in Bellingham, Wash., 90 miles from Seattle, is in the process of…
Products and Materials
Top building products for May 2024
Building Design+Construction editors bring you the top building products for the month of May.…
Construction Costs
Despite challenges, 2024 construction material prices continue to stabilize
While there are numerous global influences currently affecting the construction materials market,…
University Buildings
Washington University School of Medicine opens one of the world’s largest neuroscience research buildings
In St. Louis’ Cortex Innovation District, Washington University School of Medicine recently opened…
Architects
AE firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood merges with Southland Engineering
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services…
Affordable Housing
General contractor’s keys to a successful affordable housing project
Even with recent and growing public support for critically necessary affordable housing in…
K-12 Schools
Inclusive design strategies to transform learning spaces
The special education student population in California and nationwide has grown in recent years.…
MFPRO+ New Projects
Two San Francisco multifamily high rises install onsite water recycling systems
Two high-rise apartment buildings in San Francisco have installed onsite water recycling systems…
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Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects
APA’s Compelling Conversations features building professionals discussing important issues with APA…
Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare design: How to improve the parking experience for patients and families
Architects, engineers, and building owners often ask themselves, Why does parking matter in…
Urban Planning
‘Flowing’ design emphasizes interaction at Bellevue, Wash., development
Situated in Bellevue, Seattle's vibrant neighboring city, West Main is reshaping the skyline and…
MFPRO+ News
ENERGY STAR NextGen Certification for New Homes and Apartments launched
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently launched ENERGY STAR NextGen Certified Homes and…
Women in Design+Construction
Commerce Department launches Million Women in Construction Community Pledge
The U.S. Department of Commerce launched its Million Women in Construction Community Pledge this…
HVAC
Department of Energy unveils resources for deploying heat pumps in commercial buildings
To accelerate adoption of heat pump technology in commercial buildings, the U.S. Department of…
Student Housing
Student housing remains strong in May 2024
Preleasing for the 2024–2025 student housing season reached 73.5% in April, 50 basis points year-…
