Construction has begun on Hudson Yards’ Observation Deck in New York City, which the designers say will be the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere and the fifth highest in the world.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative has announced $100,000 in grants to be divided between four applied research projects, touching on biophilic spaces, biodiversity, and 3D printing. Judged by a double-blind peer review process, the initiative is designed to provide base funds for projects expected to...
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After a notable spike in February, construction costs continued to climb in March following price increases for a range of building materials, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Constructors (AGC) of America’s labor department.
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Metsäliitto has announced Mass Timber Mid-Rise (MTMR), a graduate architecture design studio at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Department of Architecture, is contributing to its Open Source Wood initiative.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Jonathan Humble, regional director of construction codes and standards for the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), to the AIA College of Fellows.
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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has released the full program for its 2018 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, which will be held in Chicago, May 30 to 31. The symposium will feature presentations from the owner/developer and design teams for each of the 48 CTBUH...
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The Construction Specifier’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a look at different aspects of using steel in construction. An article in our newest sponsored e-book examines steel as a component of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 projects.
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GraceHebert Architects in Baton Rouge has acquired New Orleans-based HMS Architects in a purchase both firms stated was driven by growth and innovation.
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CSI Member Spotlights are about supporting a robust community where construction professionals get together to trade insights for amazing results. Today’s Spotlight is on Keith Robinson, a senior associate with Canadian architectural firm DIALOG.
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The Slag Cement Association (SCA) presented its 2017 Project of the Year Awards at the American Concrete Institution (ACI) Convention in Salt Lake City. A total of nine projects were honored for outstanding use of slag cement across six categories: Durability, Architectural, Sustainability, Green Design, High Performance, and Innovative...
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