Seven North American projects using Italian tile were selected as winners of the 22nd Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition last month. The competition was established to recognize North American architects and interior designers who employ those materials in residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
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The National Building Specification (NBS) in the United Kingdom (U.K.) released its fifth building information modelling (BIM) report, including its national survey results that suggest BIM will become the norm in the construction industry on both sides of the Atlantic.
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The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) released a draft of its seismic report for public review on its website. Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings is a companion to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
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The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) honored Kerry Kirby with its 2015 Award of Excellence for his service in the builders hardware industry. Each year, BHMA recognizes a non-member distributer or hardware professional who has demonstrated excellence in representing the needs of architects, contractors, users, and manufacturers.
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The Global Coalition for Green Schools’ sustainability competition crowned Canada’s Dunbarton High School (Pickering, Ont.) the ‘Greenest School on Earth.’ The annual competition held by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) Center for Green Schools was started by the Global Coalition for Green Schools initiative.
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Zweig Group’s merger and acquisition survey found 42 percent of architecture, engineering, and planning (AEP) firms were considering buying another firm this year. The survey found merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is on the rise.
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently recognized the work of more than 100 professionals, groups, and companies at the Concrete Convention and Exposition. The event took place in Kansas City, Missouri, and 22 other awards given out.
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A recent survey suggests industry-specific cloud technology is needed for better work performance, in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The survey’s purpose was to understand document management’s effect on productivity, efficiency, and overall costs of construction project management.
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The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the winners of its national awards highlighting the best of indoor spaces. The awards represent the highest level of excellence in the interior design community and honor those who have made significant contributions to the profession.
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Energy and water requirements from the Living Building Challenge will now be accepted within the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) LEED steering committee made the approval to create harmonization between environmental building systems.
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