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Survey shows diversity issues in architecture

March 11, 2016
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) conducted a survey examining the impact of basic demographics, such as race, ethnicity, and gender in the architecture profession.
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Results from CSI’s 2016 national election announced

March 7, 2016
Results from CSI's 2016 national election ballot are in, and include Ellen Crews, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, being named president-elect.
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Surveyors summit to focus on public-sector assets and project controls

March 4, 2016
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is hosting Summit of the Americas in Washington, D.C., which will focus on construction and facilities management. Panel discussions on public-sector assets and project controls will be indepth.
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Construction spending soars in January

March 4, 2016
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America released a recent analysis stating the multi-family, private non-residential, and public sectors of construction spending experienced strong growth in January.
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Florida to host reflective insulation conference in June

February 26, 2016
Construction professionals from around the world are heading to Hollywood Beach, Florida for the 2016 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM) conference from June 1 to 3.
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Steel industry releases EPD for cold-formed steel studs and track

February 26, 2016
The Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) recently released the first industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for cold-formed steel (CFS)studs and track manufactured in the United States and Canada.
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Concrete specialist/Specifier author wins major award

February 19, 2016
During the recent World of Concrete (WOC) show in Las Vegas, concrete specialist, and a contributing author to The Construction Specifier, Ward Malisch, PhD, was honored with the Legacy Award.
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World green building expected to double in three years

February 19, 2016
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) partnered with Dodge Data and Analytics to release the “World Green Building Trends 2016” report. The report found green building will continue to double every three years.
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Composite demand increases as industry looks for safer access cover alternatives

February 12, 2016
When it comes to access covers, composite materials are in demand as the industry experiences hazards and injuries when using traditional steel and other metal products.
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University of South Florida building tops decorative concrete list

February 12, 2016
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) named the University of South Florida (USF) Polytechnic 555 building as the best overall project at its Decorative Concrete Awards. The building, located in Lakeland, Florida, represents innovative design in architectural concrete by Santiago Calatrava and Festina Lente.
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