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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Feedback requested on new global construction investment standard

December 12, 2016

Public consultation for the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) launched last month, a step intended to help the ICMS Coalition—a group of more than 40 professional bodies—improve consistency across the global construction industry.

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GSA using Green Globes certification in leasing activities

December 12, 2016

Last month, the Green Building Initiative’s (GBI’s) Green Globes certification was recognized by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) as usable in its federal leasing activities.

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Project Frog Delivers Groundbreaking Solutions for School Construction

December 12, 2016

Spacious, High Quality, LEED Certifiable Solutions Deliver Vibrant Hubs for Learning, Quickly and at Lower Cost Than Traditional Construction

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following the successful passage of Proposition 51, Project Frog announced today ground breaking construction solutions that will enable school districts to overcome the daunting task of providing...

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