Presenting the top 10 features and stories of 2016

December 22, 2016

As this year winds down, The Construction Specifier is revealing what were the most popular features and articles from 2016. Reread a favorite or check out a piece you missed the first time around.

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Searching for North America’s best copper projects

December 22, 2016

Until January 31, U.S. architects and sheet metal contractors are encouraged to submit their building projects for consideration in the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards program. Projects can be new or restored structures falling under any of the competition’s three categories: restoration/renovation, new construction, or ornamental applications.

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Survey yields promising results for vinyl industry

December 22, 2016

According to the results of a survey conducted by Accountability Information Management (AIM) for the Vinyl Institute, music is not the only industry to recently experience a renewed interest in vinyl. The survey states use of vinyl in design and construction has increased from 76 percent in 2010 to...

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Nonresidential project planning index reveals rise in commercial projects

December 22, 2016

November was the tenth month this year to display an increase in the Dodge Momentum Index—a monthly measure of initial reports for nonresidential building projects entering the planning stage. In all, the index is 18 percent higher than it was in November of 2015.

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Product category rule introduced for North American roof coating materials

December 22, 2016

North America’s first product category rule (PCR) for roof coatings has been created by NSF International and the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA). This PCR, which covers fluid-applied and adherent coatings used either for roof maintenance/repair or as part of a roof covering system or assembly, offers the industry...

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Why Chinese infrastructure tops the United States in GDP generation worldwide

December 16, 2016

According to the 2016 Global Built Asset Performance Index—a study ranking how the respective buildings and infrastructure of 36 countries contribute to their gross domestic products (GDPs)—the United States is second only to China.

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North American steel specification updated to incorporate research advancements

December 16, 2016

Last month, the 2016 edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members was published.

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Survey indicates Americans hope to see more investment in public buildings

December 16, 2016

The results of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA’s) first-ever survey of the country’s attitudes toward community buildings suggest a majority of Americans see public buildings as an important part of their community’s infrastructure.

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Interior Department Approves the Record of Decision for the TransWest Express Transmission Project

December 13, 2016

730-mile HVDC transmission line to link diverse renewable resources, strengthen regional grid

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following eight years of comprehensive federal environmental review, the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior has signed its Record of Decision approving the TransWest Express Transmission Project.

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Brickstone Partners Proposes Development Plans for Marquee Lake Calhoun Site

December 13, 2016

Neighborhood impact and sustainability top priorities in community-centric design

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brickstone Partners today unveiled three proposed design schemes for its 3100 Lake Street Class A+ residential development on the north side of Lake Calhoun. The property is currently an office building, but was slated for redevelopment after Brickstone bought the property in August 2015.

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