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AIA to launch new program to advance leadership pathways for Ethnically Diverse Women

AIA to launch new program to advance leadership pathways for Ethnically Diverse Women

Posted by | Sep 10, 2020 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is launching a new program to promote ethnically diverse women into leadership positions within the AIA. Next2Lead was initiated by AIA Resolution 18-3 which was intended to ensure that the AIA is developing education, systems and processes that are inclusive for the short and long term. Within the AIA, ethnically diverse women make up only five percent of the total membership and 0.4 percent of the entire profession in the U.S.

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Registration now open for FGIA Virtual Fall Conference

Posted by | Sep 10, 2020 | 0 |

Registration for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Fall Conference is now open, with early bird rates available through Sept. 28. The Virtual Fall Conference will take place Oct. 6-8 and will feature updated market size and economic forecasts, as well as residential and commercial construction trends resulting from the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

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DUMBO’S Front & York rises to the Brooklyn skyline

DUMBO’S Front & York rises to the Brooklyn skyline

Posted by | Sep 9, 2020 | 0 |

Front & York, mixed-use development in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood, recently celebrated its official topping out, with each of its two residential towers reaching 21 stories. Designed by architect Morris Adjmi, the development has views of the neighborhood’s Historic District, the East River and the entire Manhattan skyline from the Statue of Liberty up to the skyscrapers of Midtown. Front & York’s development is centered on one of the city’s largest private parks, a 25,000-square-foot space designed by Michael Van Valkenburg Associates.

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St. Cloud Window launches new SCW4000 acoustic window line

St. Cloud Window launches new SCW4000 acoustic window line

Posted by | Sep 9, 2020 | 0 |

St. Cloud Window Inc. announces a new SCW4000 Series window. The SCW4000 Series is designed to accommodate the increasing demand for acoustic performance and high thermal efficiency to both buildings and occupants and is available in a vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, and fixed configuration.

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Dodge Momentum Index inches up in August

Dodge Momentum Index inches up in August

Posted by | Sep 8, 2020 | 0 |

Dodge Data & Analytics reports that the Dodge Momentum Index increased 1.8% in August. The commercial component rose 3.3%, while the institutional component moved 1.2% lower. The August increase in the overall Momentum Index is the second consecutive rise and a further sign that the construction sector continues to post a modest recovery following the large declines in April and June. This recovery, though, is uneven.

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ASLA announces 2020 Professional and Student Award winners

ASLA announces 2020 Professional and Student Award winners

Posted by | Sep 8, 2020 | 0 |

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) last week announced the 2020 Professional and Student Award winners. Chosen from 567 submissions, this year’s 31 Professional Award winners represent the best of landscape architecture in the General Design, Urban Design, Residential Design, Analysis & Planning, Communications, and Research categories.

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SOLARBAN 67 Glass aids “wayfaring” at North Carolina transit center

SOLARBAN 67 Glass aids “wayfaring” at North Carolina transit center

Posted by | Sep 8, 2020 | 0 |

Built to be the home to the Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) in North Carolina, the city wanted a well-lit, open look that would blend well with nearby structures, while offering clear views into and outside the building. To achieve those objectives, Gantt Huberman Architects designed a glass façade featuring Solarban® 67 glass by Vitro Architectural Glass.

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Benjamin Moore Eco Spec® WB Silver leverages pure silver in antimicrobial formula

Posted by | Sep 8, 2020 | 0 |

Suited for commercial environments and healthcare facilities, Benjamin Moore’s Eco Spec® WB Silver is a low odor, zero-VOC interior paint that won’t interfere with a facility’s existing cleaning protocols. The company stated the easy-to-apply Eco Spec® WB Silver creates a durable, long-lasting coating and extends the life of the paint by controlling deterioration. The fast-drying feature allows for same-day return-to-service, and the antimicrobial properties remain even after wear and repeated washing.

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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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