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May 12, 2020
 
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Construction industry loses 975,000 jobs in April as a result of COVID-19
 
Construction industry loses 975,000 jobs in April as a result of COVID-19
 
Deteriorating demand for construction has resulted in the loss of 975,000 jobs in April, according to a new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America.
 
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NYC creative space A/D/O permanently closes due to COVID-19
 
NYC creative space A/D/O permanently closes due to COVID-19
 
A/D/O, a creative space for designers in Brooklyn, New York, will end its operations and permanently close on May 31 due to the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
 
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Michigan restarts construction activities
 
Michigan restarts construction activities
 
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has allowed the resumption of some types of work like construction and real-estate that present a low risk of infection and are traditionally performed outdoors.
 
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Ground breaks on KPF-designed San Jose office complex
 
Ground breaks on KPF-designed San Jose office complex
 
Construction begins on Platform 16, an 111,484-m2 (1.2-million sf), three-building office campus in San Jose, California, which is designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF).
 
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Zaha Hadid Architects designs Shanghai’s ‘greenest’ building
 
Zaha Hadid Architects designs Shanghai’s ‘greenest’ building
 
Frank Lloyd Wright buildings host virtual visits
 
Frank Lloyd Wright buildings host virtual visits
 
Q&A: Construction industry predictions for a post-COVID-19 world
 
Q&A: Construction industry predictions for a post-COVID-19 world
 
Deflection connectors explored in latest e-book
 
Deflection connectors explored in latest e-book
 
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New-age sliding doors elevate occupant comfort
 
New-age sliding doors elevate occupant comfort
 
Enhanced commercial interior sliding door systems are propelling the user well-being trend. With a fraction of the functional footprint of traditional swing doors, sliding doors allow design teams to reimagine openings, elevating occupant usability in a range of commercial settings.
 
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A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations
 
The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component. Selecting an appropriate below-grade solution for commercial buildings is one of the most important aspects of maintaining structural integrity, indoor air quality (IAQ), and comfortable living or working conditions for all the occupants.
 
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PROJECT NEWS
Arizona fieldhouse uses translucent wall system to create gem-like appearance
 
Arizona fieldhouse uses translucent wall system to create gem-like appearance
 
The Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse, Bullhead City, Arizona, designed by Orcutt Winslow, features an interlocking wall system, which creates a translucent building envelope that maximizes natural lighting during the day and creates a soft glowing appearance when lit from the inside at night.
 
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FURNISH INSTALL OR PROVIDE?
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AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS, A GUIDELINE FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Design professionals often assist project owners with evaluating bids received from prospective contractors and furnish to owners written recommendations on awarding the associated construction contract(s). Many such recommendation letters read by this writer are quite brief—sometimes only one or two paragraphs. However, many owners may desire some detail on how the bids were obtained and evaluated. Also, to properly manage the design professional’s risk, certain actions should be taken and language included in award recommendations.
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