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Architecture billings continue to hold positive in 2018

Architecture billings continue to hold positive in 2018

Posted by | Mar 21, 2018 | 0 |

The AIA is reporting an increase in architecture firm billings for February from its Architecture Billings Index (ABI), with several key segments showing an encouraging outlook for 2018. While the pace of growth in design activity slowed a bit in February for an ABI score of 52.0 (any score over 50 indicates billings growth), it still reflects a healthy business environment. In particular, firms with a multifamily residential or an institutional specialization continued to report extremely strong billings.

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Seven Cities Receive $10,000 and Technical Assistance to Meet Resiliency Goals

Posted by | Mar 21, 2018 | 0 |

“Resiliency is a key value embraced by strong, economically vibrant communities,” said Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities (NLC). “We are excited to work with these seven cities through the Leadership in Community Resilience program to help them achieve their unique goals. While each project will be different, we know the value that cities have in sharing and learning from one another.”

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Vacuum Insulation Panels Market – Silica and Fiberglass to Witness High Adoption in Vacuum Insulation Panels

Posted by | Mar 21, 2018 | 0 |

Adoption of vacuum insulation panels is influenced with increasing demand for material that assist in reducing energy losses. Vacuum insulation panels possess energy conserving properties and are widely used in the construction industry. The growth in construction sector has largely contributed to the use of vacuum insulation panels, pushing the growth of the global market of the product. Rising urbanization is another key factor that has influenced the market’s growth in a positive way. Growing urbanization has led to an increase in the infrastructure and construction activities, which in turn have increased the demand for energy efficient vacuum insulation panels.

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World Architecture Festival Announces International ‘Super-Jury’

World Architecture Festival Announces International ‘Super-Jury’

Posted by | Mar 21, 2018 | 0 |

The World Architecture Festival has announced its 2018 Super-Jury, made up of the most influential names in international architecture. The ‘Super-Jury’ will judge the Festival’s World Building of the Year award on Friday 30th November at the RAI Amsterdam. The WAF Awards, the ‘Oscars of architecture’, sit at the heart of the World Architecture Festival and celebrate global architectural excellence across completed buildings, future projects and landscape projects.

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Tara Green to Join OJB Landscape Architecture as Principal of Program Development

Posted by | Mar 21, 2018 | 0 |

“We are very pleased to have Tara join our firm,” said James Burnett, FASLA, OJB Founder and President. “She has a proven track record and exceptional experience in leading one of the most successful urban parks in the world. She will play a big role in the planning and programming of OJB’s park projects as we look to support our clients in their desire to activate and create sustainable business plans. She is an expert in her field and understands firsthand how to create a successful park that stays true to the design and generates the revenue needed to maintain the park at a high level.”

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Helix™ Steel Delivers Savings on a massive Distribution Warehouse project for Ashley Capital

Posted by | Mar 21, 2018 | 0 |

Added directly into the concrete mix, Helix Micro Rebar eliminates the need for conventional rebar or WWM for slab-on-grade applications. Furthermore, as noted by Luke Pinkerton, CTO and Founder of Helix™ Steel, “unlike WWM or rebar, which requires a crack initiation to relieve stress, Helix™ Micro Rebar relieves stress before cracking occurs. This is critical when automated guided vehicles are used, as patches and non-level floor surfaces can disrupt automated storage and retrieval systems.”

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Think Wood Research Library Answers Industry Call for More Research

Think Wood Research Library Answers Industry Call for More Research

Posted by | Mar 20, 2018 | 0 |

News articles and reports increasingly cite fire and seismic safety concerns related to wood design and construction with a call for more research. Think Wood, an industry-driven initiative that provides research and resources on the benefits of using softwood lumber in multifamily residential and non-residential building applications, is answering this call. The Think Wood Research Library, launched in 2017, is now stocked with nearly 900 unique pieces of research to aid architects, engineers and other industry professionals in building safe, high-performing buildings that can stand the test of time.

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WFPA: State lawmakers boost mass timber and rural communities

Posted by | Mar 20, 2018 | 0 |

Mass timber products like cross-laminated timber (CLT) have been on the upswing in Washington in recent years. Last year, Vaagen Brothers Lumber of Colville. Wash., and Katerra, a California company, each announced they were building CLT factories in Eastern Washington, and CLT is increasingly being used in buildings around the state. However, one impediment to the wider use of mass timber products in construction has been that building codes have not been updated to account for the new building materials.

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Tennessee governor issues proclamation announcing that “Building Codes Save Lives!”

Posted by | Mar 20, 2018 | 0 |

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam proclaimed that May 2018 is Building Safety Month, the first U.S. governor to do so this year. Building Safety Month is an annual, global event presented by the International Code Council, its members and partners celebrating the importance of building safety, current safety codes and the role of code officials in providing safe spaces for people to live, work and play. This May, the Code Council, local building departments and other supporters are bringing together experts in the field and stakeholders from all facets of the building industry, including code officials, engineers, architects, builders, manufacturers and consumers, to discuss the importance of building codes and why they matter. For a calendar of events and to learn how you can participate in an event near you, click here.

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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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