Brick association calls for award entries

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is calling for nominations for the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards, a national architectural design competition. BIA’s annual awards honor innovative and sustainable architecture where clay brick products are employed as the predominant (more than 50 percent) exterior building or paving material.
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Construction costs spike amid rising price of building materials

The construction industry experienced a surge in costs last month, which was largely driven by price increases for a wide range of building materials, according to data from the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC’s) labor department. Association officials caution that the Trump administration’s newly-imposed tariffs on metal imports,...
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NY developers amend skyscraper plans after push-back

New York City real estate development firm Alloy Development has announced revisions to its 80 Flatbush project in Brooklyn after an outpouring of public concern. Amendments to the proposal, which is being developed with the New York City Educational Construction Fund (ECF), reflect feedback provided over the course of...
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Modular building expo coming to Florida

The 35th annual World of Modular convention and trade show will be held at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, March 22 to 25. Hosted by nonprofit trade association Modular Building Institute (MBI), the four-day event will feature networking opportunities and educational seminars.
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