Jobsite photography company OxBlue has released a time-lapse video, capturing the recent construction process at McCormick Place in Chicago. Originally built in 1958, the large convention center underwent significant renovation from 2015 to 2017. The edited time-lapse video shows construction from the ground-up through more than 181,000 high-definition photographs.
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A New York City building designed to prioritize natural light has topped out. Designed by Studio Gang, 40 Tenth Avenue is located by the Hudson River in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Applying the firm’s ongoing research into tall buildings, the 10-story structure’s chiseled shape was sculpted in accordance to angles...
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In anticipation of the release of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War movie, Utah-based McNeil Engineering published a blog post, detailing examples of outstanding engineering featured in the film.
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Architectural plans have been released for the new Riverwalk Place in Tampa, Florida. Designed by Gensler, the 53-story mixed-use development is expected to be the tallest on Florida’s west coast and will feature condominiums, office space, and restaurants.
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The Architects Foundation has established a new scholarship program in honor of architect Yann Weymouth, AIA. Granted annually beginning next year, the Yann Weymouth Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate architecture student dedicated to integrating exceptional design with sustainable initiatives.
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California-based construction company Trimble has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held construction software firm Viewpoint from Bain Capital in a reportedly all-cash transaction valued at $1.2 billion.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) announced the recipients of its Top Ten Awards, celebrating projects that successfully integrate innovative design alongside high performance. Now in its 21st year, the award program recognizes projects that meet COTE’s criteria for social, economic, and ecological value.
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The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) announced the winners of the 13th annual SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding projects in the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) sector in roofing, insulation, specialty applications, and elastomeric coatings.
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The Construction Specifier’s series of free e-books continues with an investigation of one of the distinct alloys in the stainless steel family. An article in our newest downloadable, sponsored e-book explores the potential application of duplex stainless steel, illustrating the material’s application by way of case studies from around...
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In anticipation of 3 World Trade Center in New York City, which is slated to open in June, project developers from Silverstein Properties released a sneak-peek of what visitors can expect from the new mixed-use building. At 329 m (1079 ft), the firm reports the 80-story skyscraper will be...
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