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Designed by LEVER Architecture, Portland’s Albina Yard was a focus in a February 2017 article on cross-laminated timber (CLT). The piece, authored by Kenneth Bland, PE, was the most-read online feature for 2017.<\/span>
Photo courtesy LEVER Architecture<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As this year winds down, The<\/em> Construction Specifier<\/em> is revealing what were the website\u2019s most popular features and articles from 2017. Reread a favorite or check out a piece you missed online the first time around.<\/p>\n

Features
\n<\/strong>1. \u201cCross-laminated Timber: New Projects Show How the Material is Fulfilling Tall Orders”<\/a> by Kenneth E. Bland, PE (February 1)<\/p>\n

2. \u201cVirtual Reality as the Future of Construction Planning\u201d<\/a> by Russ Alford (February 10)<\/p>\n

3. \u201cHow Feasible is a 40-story Timber Residential Tower?\u201d<\/a> by Amir Lofti (February 2)<\/p>\n

4. \u201cBreaking Down Barriers: Demystifying ADA<\/em> Requirements for Glass Doors\u201d<\/a> by Michelle and Paul Witherby (July 4)<\/p>\n

5. \u201cThe Rise of the Blue Roof\u201d<\/a> by John Engle (May 11)<\/p>\n

6. \u201cFor the Want of a Horseshoe Nail: Identifying Causes of Tile Failure\u201d<\/a> by Howard Jancy, CSI, CDT (March 1)<\/p>\n

7. \u201cAt the Intersection of Fire Safety and Energy Efficiency\u201d<\/a> by MacGregor Pierce (June 7)<\/p>\n

8. \u201cBut I Didn\u2019t Bid it That Way!\u201d<\/a> by David DeBear, CTC, CSI (August 3)<\/p>\n

9. \u201cUsing the General Conditions as a Foundation Document\u201d<\/a> by David J. Wyatt, CDT (June 19)<\/p>\n

10. \u201cForm+Function: Cornell Tech Opens World\u2019s Largest Passive House Building\u201d<\/a> (November 20)<\/p>\n

News
\n<\/strong>1. \u201cCountry\u2019s First Wood Skyscraper Coming to Portland\u201d<\/a> (June 23)<\/p>\n

2. \u201cDrawing on Experience with new NCARB Licensure Option\u201d<\/a> (May 8)<\/p>\n

3. \u201cSalary History Question Ban Could Spell Trouble for Construction Industry\u201d<\/a> (February 24)<\/p>\n

4. \u201cCTBUH Names Fastest Elevators and Longest Runs\u201d<\/a> (October 6)<\/p>\n

5. \u201cEnlightening Professionals on Proper Blue Light Measurement\u201d<\/a> (April 17)<\/p>\n

6. \u201cUL Launches New Support Tools for Life Safety Design\u201d<\/a> (November 3)<\/p>\n

7. \u201cAIA Complete 10-year Update of Contract Documents\u201d<\/a> (June 16)<\/p>\n

8. \u201cRecent Tests Make CLT\u2019s Fire Performance a Hot Topic\u201d<\/a> (August 3)<\/p>\n

9. \u201cSchool Designs Celebrated by AIA\u201d<\/a> (October 30)<\/p>\n

10. \u201cCSI Opens New Doors in Naming T.J. Gottwalt Fellow\u201d<\/a> (September 8)<\/p>\n

Did you have a particular favorite article this year in the magazine or the website? Share in the comments below! (And all the best for 2018!)<\/p>\n

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