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Construction starts show sharp contraction in April

Construction starts show sharp contraction in April

Posted by | May 14, 2020 | 0 |

Dodge Data & Analytics announced today that total construction starts declined 25% from March to April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $572.2 billion as COVID-19 and economic recession hit the construction sector. In April, nonresidential building starts fell 37% from March, while residential dropped 25%. The decline in nonbuilding construction starts was more tepid, falling just 5% due to strong activity in streets and bridges.

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American Concrete Institute announces ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations

Posted by | May 13, 2020 | 0 |

The American Concrete Institute announces its ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations, will be hosted June 1-3, 2020, brought to you by ACI University. Along with 20 total hours of specialized knowledge regarding concrete materials, design, construction, and repair, attendees to the virtual presentations may also receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate of completion for the technical presentations they attend.

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U.S. Green Building Council launches global economic recovery strategy

Posted by | May 13, 2020 | 0 |

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced a new strategy, Healthy People in Healthy Places Equals a Healthy Economy, intended to leverage LEED and the community implementing the rating system to support buildings and communities in a post-pandemic world. The strategy is guided by the idea that prioritizing the health of people, communities and the planet is the fastest way to rebuild a healthier, more sustainable economy. A series of actions are underway, including launching emergency guidance and upgrades to the LEED green building program to ensure that it reflects the realities that buildings, and more importantly, the people inside them, will face in the near future.

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May 19 FGIA webinar to share financial management, value preservation guidance in COVID-19 economy

Posted by | May 12, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will host a webinar about profitability and value as COVID-19 persists. “Financial Management and Value Preservation in a COVID Economy” will be led by Michael Collins, partner and managing director of Building Industry Advisors, LLC on Tues., May 19 at 3 p.m. Eastern. This webinar is complimentary and open to the public.

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Dodge Momentum Index falls on COVID-19 in April

Posted by | May 7, 2020 | 0 |

The Dodge Momentum Index moved 6.0% lower in April to 135.9 from the revised March reading of 144.5. Both components of the Momentum Index pulled back during the month – the commercial component fell 7.6%, while the institutional component dropped 3.2%.

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In wake of COVID-19, FGIA offers member rate for FenestrationMasters® through June 30

Posted by | May 7, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) is offering the discounted member rate for its FenestrationMasters® professional certification courses and exam through June 30, available to all in the industry – regardless of FGIA member status. This is being done in the hope of providing support through professional development while the spread of COVID-19 keeps many sheltered in place.

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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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