The Sliding Door Company, a Los Angeles-based company that manufactures interior glass door solutions, recently launched Wellness Glass Walls to help those on the front line fighting COVID-19 during this global pandemic and give back to those in need.
Read MoreBuilding enclosure professionals across North America will participate in the first-ever Virtual IIBEC Convention and Trade Show this coming June 12-14. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has pivoted to present the unprecedented virtual meeting as a response to the postponement of their annual convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreToday the International Code Council, its members and partners, launch the 40th annual Building Safety Month. Exploring the role building codes play in our day-to-day lives, including disaster mitigation, access to safe water, job opportunities in the building industry, and innovations in building safety, this international campaign raises awareness about building safety and the importance of building codes in making our communities safer and more resilient.
Read MoreClark Construction Group, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has successfully transformed the MetroSouth Medical Center, a shuttered hospital south of Chicago, into an Alternate Care Facility (ACF) to treat COVID-19 patients. The MetroSouth ACF project team also includes architect Perkins and Will and MEP Engineer Salas O’Brien, as well as trade contractors Hill Mechanical, Titan Electric, RG Construction, and Consolidated Flooring.
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Reflecting the deteriorating conditions in the overall economy, demand for design services from architecture firms recorded a record fall, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Read More“Our goal is to be able to announce these inspiring COTE Top Ten projects at a time when we can all celebrate and focus on their achievements,” said Julie Hiromoto, AIA, chair of the COTE. “As we acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we remain committed to design’s influence on climate action for human and ecological health.”
Read MoreThe Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will hold its Summer Conference virtually due to the spread of COVID-19 and requests by government leadership to shelter-in-place. This event, previously intended to be held in Chicago, IL, will be hosted on Zoom for the convenience of participants. The event dates remain largely unchanged with the conference taking place Tuesday, June 23 through Thursday, June 25. Registration for the virtual Summer Conference will open the week of May 4.
Read MoreLast week, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, it will not be rescheduling the AIA Conference on Architecture 2020.
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“Considering the calamity that occurred towards the end of March as the fallout from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) hit the economy, construction starts held up rather well,” stated Richard Branch Chief Economist for Dodge Data & Analytics. “Construction starts in March were unlikely to be greatly impacted as projects that broke ground during the month likely had materials sourced and in-place and labor booked well ahead of the scheduled groundbreaking.”
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In an effort to assist architecture firms with navigating adverse business conditions, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing a new resource: Architect’s Guide to Business Continuity. The guide provides firm leaders with insights into managing staff, premises, technology, information, supply chains, stakeholders, and reputation, so a firm can continue to provide services, generate revenue, and reduce the consequences of business interruption.
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