International real-estate sustainability firm GRESB has released its 2015 data and industry report, which provides insights regarding the energy performance of the world’s buildings. GRESB is an organization focused on assessing the sustainability performance of public, private, and direct real estate portfolios around the globe.
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Analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found unemployment levels in the construction industry in August were at the lowest they have been since 2001. In August, employment totaled 6,388,000—the highest it has been since February 2009—and the number of unemployed construction workers totaled 525,000.
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The city district of Bahnstadt in Heidelberg, Germany, has passed the test—its monitoring system has confirmed it meets all of the energy efficiency values it strived for. Measurements were carried out by monthly meter readings of the total heat consumption in several blocks.
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On October 6, CSI Metropolitan New York will host its annual tradeshow and education day at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The eight-hour day includes seminars approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education credits.
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Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and Water Design-Build Council (WDBC) announced a new alliance to further design-build for the water and wastewater industries. Through collaboration, the two groups will provide resources to meet the needs of water industry owners and practitioners.
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The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is embarking on new research projects focusing on roofing and wall metal panels. “The MCA studies will provide architects, specifiers, and contractors with additional tools, test methods, and information to assist in more effective green, energy efficient, and structurally-sound building designs,” said the group’s...
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the Architecture Billing Index (ABI) is reflecting a sustained demand for design services in nearly all non-residential project types. ABI is a leading economic indicator of construction activity. It reflects the approximate nine-to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
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Dodge Data and Analytics reported the July starts for new construction remained unchanged from June. At a seasonally adjusted rate of $629.4 billion, non-residential building showed a slight improvement following a lackluster performance in June.
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The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is searching for North American asphalt roofing projects for its 2016 Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study (QARC) Awards. Both commercial and residential projects are being accepted. The competition is open to architects, specifiers, contractors, and consultants working with asphalt products.
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The Graham Foundation is awarding $496,500 to 49 architectural projects from around the world. The funded projects include museum retrospectives, multimedia installations, site-specific commissions, documentary films, placemaking initiatives, e-publications, and academic journals. The grantees were selected from a competitive pool of more than 200 submissions from various organizations worldwide.
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