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ACI announces winners of this year’s Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

ACI announces winners of this year’s Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

Posted by | Oct 30, 2018 | 0 |

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 15, in Las Vegas. The ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards were created to honor the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry, while providing a platform to recognize concrete innovation, technology, and excellence across the globe.

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Architecture firm billings slow but steady in September

Architecture firm billings slow but steady in September

Posted by | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 |

AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 51.1 compared to 54.2 in August. However, continued strength in new projects coming into architecture firms points to billings growth in the coming months. “Similar to the strong conditions we’ve seen nationally, architecture firms located in the Midwest and Southern regions of the country continued to report very strong billings in September,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. “However, billings were soft at firms located in the Northeast again, where they have declined or been flat for the entire year so far.

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Shintech’s director of technical development discusses attributes of PVC resins, compounds at AAMA Fall Conference

Posted by | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 |

Those attending the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 Fall Conference heard from Sylvia Moore, director of technical development at Shintech, regarding PVC resins and compounds and their different attributes. She discussed the versatility of the material, as well as the importance of sustainability efforts pertaining to PVC.

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GBCI Announces 2018 LEED Fellows

Posted by | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 |

Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI) has announced its 2018 class of LEED Fellows, an annual recognition of outstanding LEED professionals and the most prestigious credential awarded by GBCI. This year’s 25 LEED Fellows are exceptional practitioners and leaders within the green building community, and have demonstrated mastery of the technical application of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building rating system.

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KTGY Introduces a Modular Housing Concept for Student Living

KTGY Introduces a Modular Housing Concept for Student Living

Posted by | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 |

Universities are struggling to meet the housing needs of their students and KTGY Architecture + Planning’s R+ D Studio has come up with an innovative solution. It is called, “Mod Hall,” a new modular concept featuring suite-style units, living-learning environments, high-quality activity and study spaces, digital mail rooms and social hallways to address the high demand for student housing.  

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Owens Corning Introduces First Formaldehyde-Free Perimeter Fire Containment System in North America

Posted by | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 |

Owens Corning announced Thursday they have introduced the first and only formaldehyde-free perimeter fire containment system available in North America. This advanced solution made with Thermafiber® Firespan® and Safing™ mineral wool insulation delivers tested and proven fire resistance performance to help commercial architects, specifiers and contractors build safer and energy-efficient buildings.

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New Construction Starts Forecast to Hold Steady in 2019

New Construction Starts Forecast to Hold Steady in 2019

Posted by | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 |

Dodge Data & Analytics October 25, released its 2019 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2019 will be $808 billion, staying essentially even with the $807 billion estimated for 2018. 

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Upward Mobility: ToLA Event by ULI Los Angeles Includes New UCLA Research on Inclusive Transit Neighborhoods

Upward Mobility: ToLA Event by ULI Los Angeles Includes New UCLA Research on Inclusive Transit Neighborhoods

Posted by | Oct 26, 2018 | 0 |

ULI Los Angeles presents Transit Oriented Los Angeles 2018: Upward Mobility – Pathways to Inclusive Transit Neighborhoods. This year’s ToLA unveils exclusive research from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies on transit-oriented development and its impact on housing and neighborhood amenities. ToLA also presents transportation, planning and development leaders discussing how L.A.’s transit systems can be an equitable economic force.

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Saint-Gobain Announces the Release of SageGlass Harmony™

Saint-Gobain Announces the Release of SageGlass Harmony™

Posted by | Oct 26, 2018 | 0 |

Harmony is a unique glazing solution for building owners and designers seeking to enhance the occupant experience by maximizing visual and thermal comfort. Unlike other solar management solutions that compromise aesthetics and impede views, Harmony dynamic glass provides daylight, heat, and glare management while maintaining a natural and seamless connection to the outdoors.

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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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