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Museums

Bjarke Ingels' Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art conceived as village of 12 pavilions

The 60,000-sm Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China recently topped out.…
Adaptive Reuse

Cities in Washington State will offer tax breaks for office-to-residential conversions

A law passed earlier this year by the Washington State Legislature allows developers to defer sales…
Industrial Facilities

UK-based tire company plans to build the first carbon-neutral tire factory in the U.S.

ENSO, a U.K.-based company that makes tires for electric vehicles, has announced plans to build the…
Architects

KTGY acquires residential high-rise specialist GDA Architects

KTGY, an award-winning design firm focused on architecture, interior design, branded environments…
Affordable Housing

Not gaining community support is key barrier to more affordable housing projects

In a recent survey, builders and planners cited difficulty in generating community support as a key…
K-12 Schools

Windows in K-12 classrooms provide opportunities, not distractions

On a knee-jerk level, a window seems like a built-in distraction, guaranteed to promote daydreaming…
AEC Tech

Are AI opportunities overwhelming design and construction firms?

There is growing curiosity about how artificial intelligence and machine learning fit into…
Building Technology

Top-down construction: Streamlining the building process | BD+C

Urban projects often face challenges such as limited space, congested environments, and the need…
Airports

Portland opens $2 billion mass timber expansion and renovation to its international airport  

This month, the Portland International Airport (PDX) main terminal expansion opened to passengers.…
Adaptive Reuse

6 key fire and life safety considerations for office-to-residential conversions

Even before the pandemic, the traditional American office building was on life support. Now, real…
Contractors

Growing a $250 million business by focusing on preconstruction, with Wes Palmisano

Scaling up a construction business can be an exciting and rewarding journey. However, as any…
Resiliency

Austin area evacuation center will double as events venue

A new 45,000 sf FEMA-operated evacuation shelter in the Greater Austin metropolitan area will begin…
Contractors

Why all construction business problems are people problems, with Eric Anderton

When you think of it, all business problems are people problems. And in the chaotic construction…
Contractors

The average U.S. contractor has 8.4 months worth of construction work in the pipeline, as of July 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator held…
Cultural Facilities

Baltimore’s National Aquarium opens 10,000-sf floating wetland that mimics the harbor’s original tidal marsh habitat

The National Aquarium in Baltimore has opened the National Aquarium Harbor Wetland, a 10,000-sf…
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How Digitalization Is Reshaping the Construction Industry

Nobody wishes to be left behind. And the fact is, digitalization is the future. To propel your…
Mixed-Use

Adaptive reuse of a Sears store becomes luxury mixed-use housing

October 20, 1938: More than 99,500 customers poured into the aisles of a new art deco-inspired…
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Design and Construction Strategies for Challenging Moisture Conditions

Buckling of wood structural panel sheathing such as plywood or oriented strand board (OSB)…
Multifamily Housing

Nation's leading multifamily developer expands into infrastructure

Property management and development firm Greystar is expanding its reach into infrastructure with…
Digital Twin

Digital twins: Transforming operations for greater efficiency

Buildings consume a substantial 40% of global energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency…