The American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA) is accepting submissions for its juried landscape architecture competition for both professionals and students. The professional awards honor the best in landscape architecture around the world, while the student awards give a glimpse of the industry’s future
+ Read More
|
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) opened registration for its 79th annual conference from Feb. 14 to 17 in Huntington Beach, California. This year’s theme is ‘Surf City,’ with optional events including a golf tournament and dolphin and whale watching.
+ Read More
|
The renovation of the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City received the Honor Award at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Sustainable Buildings Industry Council’s (SBIC’s) 2015 ‘Beyond Green’ High-performance Building and Community Awards.
+ Read More
|
The 432 Park Avenue skyscraper in New York City marks the completion of the world’s 100th supertall structure. Standing at 425.5 m (1396 ft), Park Avenue is the tallest residential building in the world and the 14th tallest overall.
+ Read More
|
The ASTM task group on façade inspections introduced E3036, Guide for Notating Façade Conditions in the Field, and proposed WK52572, Guide for Visual Inspection of Building Facades Using Drones to better building façade inspections. E3036 provides standard notation, syntax, and symbols for façade inspections.
+ Read More
|
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America released survey results stating 71 percent of construction firms plan to expand their headcount this year. The survey indicates contractors foresee a positive year.
+ Read More
|
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has honored five North American projects with its Technology Award at its winter conference this month. The awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design, incorporating ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and indoor...
+ Read More
|
The American Institute of Steel Construction’s (AISC’s) North American Steel Construction Conference (NASCC) is taking place in Orlando from April 13 to 15. The conference is the structural steel industry’s educational event and tradeshow, featuring displays on the latest concepts, techniques, and products.
+ Read More
|
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) recently unveiled a new brand identity, which includes an updated logo and tagline. The changes reflect the development and transformation CABA has undergone since its inception almost 28 years ago.
+ Read More
|
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) assembled a panel of experts for its annual forum to discuss links between lighting and cybersecurity. Panelist Mark Lien talked about a variety of systems that have allowed hackers to gain control of the door locks in homes and hotel rooms.
+ Read More
|
|
|
