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MFPRO+ News
Canada tries massive incentive program to spur new multifamily housing construction
Canada has taken the unprecedented step of offering billions in infrastructure funds to communities…
Government Buildings
One of the country’s first all-electric fire stations will use no outside energy sources
Charlotte, N.C.’s new Fire Station #30 will be one of the country’s first all-electric fire…
Contractors
Nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in June
National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.2% in June, according to an Associated…
Student Housing
The University of Michigan addresses a decades-long student housing shortage with a new housing-dining facility
The University of Michigan has faced a decades-long shortage of on-campus student housing. In a…
MFPRO+ New Projects
Shipping containers converted into attractive, affordable multifamily housing in L.A.
In the Watts neighborhood in Los Angeles, a new affordable multifamily housing project using…
Products and Materials
Top building products for July 2024
Building Design+Construction editors bring you the top building products for the month of July.…
Adaptive Reuse
Empty mall to be converted to UCLA Research Park
UCLA recently acquired a former mall that it will convert into the UCLA Research Park that will…
Contractors
Barton Malow is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a road show
The general contractor Barton Malow is taking its centennial celebration on the road.This Friday,…
Geothermal Technology
Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network
The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks.…
High-rise Construction
Safdie Architects’ Shanghai office tower features glass-enclosed corner garden that ascends the 35-story structure
Safdie Architects has announced the completion of LuOne Mixed-Use Complex—a business, retail, and…
Designers
Inclusive design for locker rooms: Providing equitable choice and access
What would it look like if everyone who wanted to use a restroom or locker room could? SRG…
Casinos
New luxury resort casino will be regional draw for Shreveport, Louisiana area
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market,…
Smart Buildings
A Swiss startup devises an intelligent photovoltaic façade that tracks and moves with the sun
A Swiss startup, Zurich Soft Robotics, has devised a photovoltaic façade that tracks and moves with…
Codes and Standards
GSA and DOE select technologies to evaluate for commercial building decarbonization
The General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have selected 17 innovative…
MFPRO+ News
Most popular cities for renters mid-2024
Rental activity in the U.S. continues to grow halfway through 2024. With the work-from-home boom…
Industrial Facilities
Industrial construction slows, but demand remains strong
Industrial development continues to be a growth sector for many metros, especially in the western U…
Great Solutions
41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors
AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-…
Senior Living Design
The growing importance of cultural representation in senior living communities
Architects are often asked to design master plans and buildings that will enhance the culture and…
MFPRO+ News
Miami luxury condominium tower will have more than 50,000 sf of amenities
Continuum Club & Residences, a new 32-story luxury condominium tower in the coveted North Bay…
Healthcare Facilities
5 healthcare building sector trends for 2024-2025
This month marks the launch of BD+C’s inaugural Healthcare Annual Report. The second in an ongoing…
