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Month: December 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Washington release three final chapters of the “Guides for Equitable Practice”

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the University of Washington release three final chapters of the “Guides for Equitable Practice”

Posted by | Dec 20, 2019 | 0 |

“Guides for Equitable Practice” were developed in partnership with the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota to improve firm culture and to build equity, diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession. Specifically, the guides are intended to be a firm resource for applying principles of inclusion and equity in attaining a professional work environment, building fluency in intercultural competency, improving cultural awareness, and for developing and retaining employees.

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Vitro Glass to supply bird-safe glass to new National Aviary attraction

Vitro Glass to supply bird-safe glass to new National Aviary attraction

Posted by | Dec 20, 2019 | 0 |

Known formally as “The Garden Room at the National Aviary,” the new venue will offer sweeping views of Allegheny Commons Park and an historic rose garden, while providing flexible wedding, corporate and classroom space. Solarban® 72 Acuity® solar control, low-emissivity (low-e) and low-iron glass by Vitro Glass will be installed in insulating glass units (IGUs) on all four sides of the structure. The IGUs will be fabricated with Walker Glass’ AviProtek® E acid-etched bird-safe glass (Pattern 213) on the first (outdoor-facing) surface.

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Architecture Billings Index continues to show modest growth

Architecture Billings Index continues to show modest growth

Posted by | Dec 19, 2019 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced yesterday that demand for design services in November increased at a modest pace for the second month in a row. “The uncertainty surrounding the overall health of the economy is leading developers to proceed with more caution on new projects,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD.  “​We are at a point where there is a potential for an upside but also a potential for things to get worse.”

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Linetec promotes Phil Hanke to senior buyer

Posted by | Dec 19, 2019 | 0 |

Linetec has promoted Phil Hanke to the position of senior buyer, promoted from the role of buyer. Working with colleagues in Linetec’s purchasing department and suppliers from across the U.S., Hanke applies continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles to support company-wide procurement needs and initiatives.

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Construction starts surge 37% higher in November

Construction starts surge 37% higher in November

Posted by | Dec 18, 2019 | 0 |

Construction starts moved 37% higher from October to November, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $988.9 billion. The large percentage gain was not only a response to a particularly weak October, but also numerous massive projects that broke ground during the month. By major sector, nonresidential building starts gained 61% over the month, while nonbuilding starts moved 82% higher. Residential building starts were flat from October to November.

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Landmarks Illinois will celebrate restoration of Oscar Stanton De Priest Apartment Building on Martin Luther King Day

Landmarks Illinois will celebrate restoration of Oscar Stanton De Priest Apartment Building on Martin Luther King Day

Posted by | Dec 18, 2019 | 0 |

The restoration project at the De Priest building began in 2017 when Landmarks Illinois was awarded a $250,000 grant from the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Grant Program to carry out essential roof and masonry repairs. Landmarks Illinois contracted with local architecture firm Bauer Latoza Studios to serve as project manager to develop a restoration plan including roof replacement and needed masonry repairs. Through the work of Bruno’s Tuckpointing and Ridgeworth Roofing, the De Priest Apartment Building, constructed in 1920, is now water tight. The roof replacement included restoration of an original skylight over the stairwell.

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NBBJ opens Portland, Oregon, office

Posted by | Dec 18, 2019 | 0 |

NBBJ announced last week that it has opened an office in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon. The office launches in support of more than one million square feet of ongoing project work with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Legacy Health, and it will also enhance the firm’s local project capacity to serve institutional and commercial clients.

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KAI Build breaks ground on renovation, addition to Maryland Heights Fire Protection District Headquarters Engine House One

KAI Build breaks ground on renovation, addition to Maryland Heights Fire Protection District Headquarters Engine House One

Posted by | Dec 17, 2019 | 0 |

Plans for the project include a complete state-of-the-art upgrade of the existing 22-year-old, 18,902-square-foot firehouse located at 2600 Schuetz Road, plus a 2,112-square-foot living quarters addition and a 4,300-square-foot apparatus support addition on the east and north sides of the building. The new design includes more capacity for emergency equipment, improved operational areas, a severe weather safe room, living quarters that promote gender equity, dedicated decontamination area with specialized gear extractors to reduce the risk of firefighter cancer, and removal and replacement of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection components.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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