Graham Foundation announces architectural grantees

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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Design-build usage on the rise

A study for the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) finds the delivery method’s overall usage for non-residential buildings is nearly 40 percent. RSMeans Analytics conducted “Design-Build Project Delivery Market Share and Market Size Report” by analyzing data on more than 640,000 non-residential construction projects.
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CSI events in Silicon Valley and Manhattan

Two CSI events happening this fall include CSI Santa Clara Valley’s Silicon Valley Construction Expo and CSI Metropolitan New York’s 2015 Tradeshow and seminars. On September 16, CSI Santa Clara Valley will host its expo at Levi’s Stadium. Reservations for exhibitors and sponsors are now being accepted.
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Nine schools get top marks from AIA

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the nine schools selected for its 2015 Education Facility Design Awards. The awards program honors educational facilities the jury believes should serve as examples of high-quality places to learn.
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UL announces new testing services for building envelopes

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) launched new curtain wall mockup and field testing capabilities for building envelopes. The global safety science organization’s services provide performance testing to determine the rate of air infiltration, water penetration, structural, impact, and cyclical performance for windows, doors, and curtain walls.
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