Total construction starts slipped 6% from December to January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $759.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. All three major categories moved lower in January — residential building starts fell 8%, nonresidential building lost 6%, and nonbuilding starts moved 2% lower.
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BNBuilders, Roesling Nakamura Terada (RNT) Architects, and Fullerton College will mark the groundbreaking of the campus’ upcoming new $54 million Instructional Building and Central Utility Plant (CUP) Upgrade on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 9 a.m. The Instructional Building and CUP Upgrade is the community college’s first new construction in 10 years, and its first ever progressive design-build project.
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The Baha Mar Resort & Casino on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas, encompasses three million square feet of construction, 6,000 tons of structural steel, 500,000 sq. ft. of glass, and an abundance of the StoTherm® ci exterior insulation system and Sto finish products including Stolit® Milano.
Read MoreDLR Group Principal Matthew C. Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, was recently awarded the Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects. This fellowship is named in honor of Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first American woman recognized as a professional architect and the first female to receive a fellowship in the AIA.
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JCJ Architecture announced earlier this month that it has been selected as architect for the expansion of the Grades 3 through 5 Meeting House Hill School and for the new High School project in New Fairfield, Connecticut. JCJ Architecture will work alongside project management firm Colliers International to move the project through the planning and design process.
Read MoreThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced yesterday that is has selected 22 recipients for the AIA Young Architects Award and five recipients for the Associates Award. The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.
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The American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) announced yesterday that Biggs Cardosa Associates has been honored with their prestigious 2020 Golden State Award for its work on the Plaza Bridge at Marine Way in Irvine, Calif. The Plaza Bridge is a cast-in-place concrete slab supporting a landscaped park. Because of the bridge’s size, the structural design had to meet strict California Fire Code and NFPA requirements for tunnels and be able to resist a 13,000-gallon gasoline tanker fire event, combined with a heavy goods vehicle loaded with ordinary combustibles.
Read MoreThe 2020 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, and materials, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports.
Read MoreThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today that it is granting Honorary AIA Membership to six people for their exemplary service to the architecture profession.
Read MoreRoof Engineering Associates of Palm Harbor, Fla., has joined the Florida operations of REI Engineers, Inc. REI President Scott Hinesley, PE, RRC states this strategic partnership will join two firms that share common philosophies for providing building enclosure engineering and consulting services. “The integration of our firms will enhance our presence throughout Florida and provide our clients access to the best building enclosure professionals in the industry.”
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