EarthCam releases new specs for video monitoring & photographic documentation

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Construction spending expected to significantly slow down in 2024: AIA Report

While spending on nonresidential construction picked up momentum toward the end of 2022, construction spending will moderate in 2023 and significantly slow down in 2024, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Botanical garden aims to become ecological, cultural attraction in Portland

Phase 1 of a Portland city project has introduced changes to a historical site to create Leach Botanical Garden—which reflects the founding couple’s values for environmental stewardship, while creating a regional attraction for Portland.

Jabil's Florida HQ meets acoustic requirements with stone wool ceiling panels

Jabil Inc., an electronic manufacturing services company, utilized stone wool ceiling panels in its new headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, to meet acoustic requirements and sustainability efforts.

Firm lands $100M Maine museum project after winning international design competition

LEVER Architecture, based in Portland and Los Angeles, has been selected as the design architect for the $100 million campus expansion and unification project for the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) in Maine.

Choosing between restoring or replacing cracked, spalled, and displaced brick facades

Restoring brick facades plays an essential role in reusing existing building stock. Every project should answer this question: can the facade be saved or has the brick’s deterioration critically compromised the wall’s stability? Existing brick masonry is often treated as a maintenance item and not much thought is given to whole system performance.

Improving water management and energy efficiency with tapered roof insulation

Installing a low-slope roof is a project that requires careful planning and design to ensure the new system will meet the rigorous demands during its service life. Employing tapered insulation is a cost-effective way to increase a roof’s thermal efficiency while also implementing an adequate rainwater management strategy that includes both proper drainage and elimination of ponding water.