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Construction Worker Dies at Site of New Hotel


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Understanding the Benefits of Human-Centric Design

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2024 Facility Champion Scott Wollenzien Setting the Stage for Future FMs

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Energy Demands and AI are Top Concerns for Data Centers

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Costeaux Bakery in Airport Selects Ceiling Tiles for Appearance and Stability

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Milwaukee is the Center of Mass Timber Momentum

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Milwaukee is the Mass Timber Skyscraper Capital of the World

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Scott Wollenzien Leads $500M Northwestern Mutual Renovation

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Safety First: Staying Safe on MEWPs and Telehandlers

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ASHRAE Rolls Out Data Center Resource

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Cost-Effective Strategies for Paved Surface Maintenance

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GSA Design Standards Target Energy Waste, Fossil Fuels

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Hilton Builds Latest Hotel in Fast-Growing Tennessee County

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Azle Elementary in Texas Uses Resilient Tubelite Aluminum Framing Systems

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Texas School District's Visual and Preforming Arts Center Outfitted with Rockfon Ceilings

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Tucson's Cool Oasis: Sustainable ENR2 Courtyard

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Furnishing Modern, Interactive Spaces for Higher Learning

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From Old to Gold: Transforming Historical Structures for the Future

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School COVID-19 Funds Often Spent on Facilities

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Austin's Growth Fueled by Google's Block 185

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Portland Schools Seek $2.9 Billion for Maintenance, Construction

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Renovating School for Children with Disabilities

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Morris Island Lighthouse Anchored with Cintec Grout Anchors

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Strategies for Renting Light Construction Equipment

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Upgraded Foodservice Area Entices New Employees

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Chicago Construction Worker Dies After Fall from Scaffolding

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US Swim Team Trials Taking Place in NFL Stadium

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Construction Accident Kills Worker at Georgia Campus

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Woman Killed in University Construction Mishap

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Former Chicago Spire Site Finally Being Developed

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New York City's Construction Deaths on the Rise

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Worker Dies in Illinois School Construction Accident

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Tall Building Construction Completion Reaches Record Highs in 2023

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OSHA Cites Contractor in Hospital Construction Death

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Canadian Tire Makes Use of Hydrel Lighting Solutions

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U.S. Air Force Seeks Industry Feedback for Net-Zero Projects

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$2 Billion Arena Package Planned for Washington D.C.'s NHL and NBA Teams

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Designing a Healthy and Sustainable Workplace

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O'Hare Renovation, Expansion $1.5 Billion Over Budget

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Livening Up Research Labs With Design

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An Office That Supports Company Culture and Workflow

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Bird Safety Comes into Focus for Facility Managers

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University Focuses on Collaborative Spaces

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Nearly 1,000 Birds Killed Striking Chicago Building

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College Esports Require a Tech-savvy Hub

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Assessing and Optimizing Educational Facility Spaces

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Austin Office Space Makes Use of Flex-Ability Concepts Products

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Creating A Social and Productive Workplace

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How to Reduce Waste on Construction Projects

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Planning for Resiliency in Critical Care Facilities

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Food Lab Takes on Open Office Environment

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Embracing MEWP Safety, Fatalities Decrease

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How Fundraising is Often Part of the Facility Manager's Role

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UW-Platteville's Sesquicentennial Hall Outfitted with RHEINZINK Tiles

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Zoo Transforms Retired Monorail Line into Vibrant Walking Path

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Managing the Building Envelope

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Spending on the Rise for Institutional and Commercial Facilities

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Enhance Energy Performance with Metal Roofing

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Safety First with Lift Equipment

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Construction Worker Falls to Death

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A Hybrid Workplace Worth Coming To

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The Rise of Metal Roofs: What You Need to Know

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Twitter Rebrand Runs Afoul of Building and Street Permitting

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How to Take a LEED Role in Building Green

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Scottsdale Implements International Green Construction Code

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2 Workers Die in Construction Mishaps

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How the Pandemic is Influencing Future Student Housing Projects

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8 Construction Workers Injured Near Yale School of Medicine

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How Behavioral Data is Representative of All Users

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Using Behavioral Data to Design New Office Spaces

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Construction Death Highlights OSHA's Safety Concerns

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Western Specialty Contractors Completes Improvements to Melching Field Stadium 

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2 Construction Workers Killed at JFK Airport

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Creating a Modern Space That Preserves the Past

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VA Seeks $4.1 Billion for Facility Maintenance, Upgrades

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Worker Dies at University Construction Site

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Historic Armory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Restored

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Program Aims to Protect Birds from Buildings

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One Worker Dead, Three Injured in Manhattan Construction Accident

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FM Builds Spring Training Facility, Maintenance Team

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Transforming a Semi-Vacant Office Building Into a Biotech Hub

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What Does 2023 Hold for the Construction Sector?

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Improving Resilience: Chicago Tower Undergoing Curtain Wall Restoration

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Chicago Construction Worker Dies in Building Collapse Accident

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Spending Bill Offers Funds for Federal Facilities

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Three Workers Die in Charlotte Construction Accident

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COBIE 3.0 Arriving Soon

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OSHA Spotlights Threats to Workers from Trenching

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Designing Space for Labs in Higher Education

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Attachments Add Versatility to Equipment Fleets and Staffs

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Improving Accessibility at an 80-year-old High School

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San Francisco Giants Player Development Center Gets Revamped with New Construction

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Federal Agency Seeks to Protect Birds from Buildings

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Managing Rental Equipment Agreements

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How to Build Accurate Construction Timelines

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Boston Sports Institute Brightens Up Facility with Colorful IMPs

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Start-Up Aims to Make Modular High-Rises Mainstream

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Inflation Reduction Act Funds Building Efficiency, Sustainable Construction

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NIBS Effort Targets Resilient Buildings

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University of Virginia Uses Trailer to Provide Temporary Heat on Construction Projects

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New York Airports to Upgrade Facilities

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How to Overcome Disruption in Building Projects

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using MEWPs

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Construction Industry Challenges Could Affect Facility Projects

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Careington International Adapts Facility as City Continues to Grow

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Construction Defects: What Is Your Legal Recourse?

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ICC Program Aims to Attract Entry-Level Technicians

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Revised Design Guide Emphasizes Benefits of Commissioning

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Los Angeles Bans Gas Hookups in New Construction

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FEMA Aims to Boost Building Energy Efficiency, Resilience

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Understanding the Benefits of Metal in Commercial Buildings

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How Collaborative Contracting Can Lead to Successful Projects

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What’s Old is New Again: Redefining a Small-Town Fire Station

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Shrunken Budgets Mean Reduced Investments in Higher Ed Facilities: Report

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Construction Materials Prices Increase More Than 20 Percent

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For Construction Projects, Be Sure to Check the Spec

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Will a Clever Robot Build Your Next Building?

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University of Iowa Debuts 10-Year Construction, Upgrade Plan

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Construction Industry Faces Huge Worker Shortage in 2022

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California City Converting Airfield Into a Cultural Complex

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Amazon in Fatal Warehouse Collapse

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Miami Tower Touted as First COVID-Conscious Skyscraper

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Case Study: New Flapper-Panel Walls Amplify Entrance at Morongo Casino

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Texas A&M Plans New Downtown Fort Worth Research Campus

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University of Florida Launches $1.6 Billion Campus Overhaul

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Arizona State Spends $60 Million on Major Facilities Project

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Prison Dorm? Billionaire Donor's Design Conditions Stir Up Controversy

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New Standards Address Modular Construction

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See an Office Design Inspired by a Tailored Suit

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Case Study: Metal Panels Bring Contemporary Flair to Classic Skyscraper Profile

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How Adaptation Breeds Creativity During Pandemic Construction

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4 Telltale Signs You're Hiring a Scam Contractor

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Design Embraces Transparency Among Departments

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10 Post-Pandemic Facility Management and Construction Trends

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3D Printed Walls Promise Efficiency in Construction

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7 Benefits of Integrated Project Delivery

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Case Study: Modern Rail System Transforms Historic Opera House

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Delayed by Pandemic, Convention Center Renovation Resumes

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Obama Presidential Center Breaks Ground

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Purdue Aerospace District Expanding

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Air Force Academy Breaking Ground on Cyber Security Center

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Adaptive Reuse Makes Everything Old New Again in Facilities

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Concrete Repair Organization Issues Statement on Florida Condo Collapse

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5 Benefits of Unassigned Seating

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5 Dead After Construction Crane Collapses in Canada

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NFL Team Sees Its Future in Facilities

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7 Tips for Hiring an Engineer

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Skyrocketing Building Material Costs Threaten School Upgrades

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Minneapolis Eliminates Parking Requirements

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How to Consider Energy in Planning, Design, and Construction

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How to Overcome Construction Logistics During a Pandemic

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How AI Can Help Improve MEP Design for Efficiency, Cost Savings

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How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Future School Designs

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ASHRAE Manual Addresses Green Construction

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Archive for the Future: Designing the New FBI Central Records Complex

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How Has COVID-19 Affected Construction Pricing?

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FBI Building to Get Renovations as New Building Plans Revived

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Sensor Could Speed Up Construction Timelines

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Modular Construction: Despite Benefits, Healthcare Adoption Is Slow

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How Modular Healthcare Facilities Aided Pandemic Response

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School District Juggles Construction Projects During the Pandemic

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Maximizing Investments in Light-Construction Equipment

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Specification Strategies for Light-Construction Equipment

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Light-Construction Equipment: Training Pays Dividends

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Light-Construction Grounds Equipment Comes of Age

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Coronavirus Slows Construction, Delays Notre Dame Restoration

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Time-Lapse Video Shows Construction of First Coronavirus Hospital

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How Design Assist Can Help Meet Tight Construction Deadlines

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China Trying to Build Hospital for Coronavirus In Six Days

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Worker on Renovation Project Critically Injured in Forklift Accident

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The Role of School Design in Mitigating Mass Shootings

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Bend the Budget Like Beckham: Miami Stadium Site Requires $50 Million in Arsenic Clean-Up

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Construction Success: Proper Planning, Good Communication, Right People

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Tips for Improving Worker Safety During Data Center Construction

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How to Set Your Construction Project Up for Success

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For Data Centers, Design with Construction Safety in Mind

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RS180 Mixer-Pump for High-Volume Gypsum Applications Offers

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How New Buildings Maximize Energy Savings

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$1.5 Billion Philadelphia Healthcare Pavilion Project Using Lean Practices, Offsite Fabrication

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Keeping Data Center Construction on Schedule

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Avoiding Light Construction Equipment Rental Mistakes

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Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046

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How Green Buildings Impact The Environment

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Practicing Proper Training and Safety for Light Construction Equipment

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Light Construction: Understanding Equipment Options

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U.S. Airports Raise $30 Billion in Bonds for Renovations

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Which Cities Have The Highest Rate of Bird and Building Collisions?

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NCAA Arena Renovation Faces Financial Challenges

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State Backs Tougher Energy-Efficiency Codes

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Construction Mistakes Cost Milwaukee Zoo $250,000

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Facilities Management Input Is Critical For New Construction Projects

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Portfolio Planning: Tips for Streamlining Construction Projects

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Overcoming Challenges With Large-Scale Construction

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Large Portfolios Bring Construction Challenges

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Rising Demand Creates New Facility Priorities for Film Studios

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Hot Topics: 2018’s Most Popular Articles

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Indianapolis Museum Plans Major Renovations

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Grants Aid Managers Planning Historic Renovations

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Product Selection: Top Facility Managers Reveal Best Practices

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BIM Collaboration: How to Get All Parties on the Same Page

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Making the Most of BIM: Clash Detection and Reporting

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What Is the Facility Information Specification (FIS)?

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8 Steps to Getting Better Construction Documents

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Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality: Better Visualization Aids Operations

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Builders Say Construction Jobs Will Be Lost From Trump Steel Tariffs

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The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1

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10 Most Common Building Design Phase Mistakes

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10 Most Common Building Construction Phase Mistakes

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Improve Building Performance with Integrative Design, Commissioning

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Integrated Design, Commissioning Aid Turnover from Building Construction to Operations

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7 Healthcare Design Trends for 2018

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New Construction Starts Jump

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BIM Use Can Reduce Construction Costs

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Twin Cities to Capitalize on Economic Infusion from the Big Game

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Construction Starts Expected to Jump 3 Percent in 2018

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Dodge Momentum Index Remains Strong in November

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New Constructruction Projects Have Colleges Borrowing Billions

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Renovation Spotlight: One University’s Projects

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Glulam Fire Test Supports Mass Timber Construction in Medium-Rise Buildings

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Marijuana's Legalization and Impact on Facilities Management

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Make Better Use of Design and Construction Collaboration Tools

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How To Get Utility Rebates for Energy Efficiency In New Construction

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Architecture Billings Index Continues Growth Streak

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City of Utica Passes Ordinance Requiring Construction Apprenticeship Programs

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Owner-Defined "Target Value" Drives Lean Building Design

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Studio Ma: New Phoenix K-12 Campus Opens for 1,300 Students

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Howard University Redevelops Campus Properties for $50 Million

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Make Better Use of Design and Construction Collaboration Tools

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CBRE Group, Inc. and Kahua Enter Into a Long-Term, Global Agreement

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ASHRAE Announces Return of Popular LowDown Showdown Building Competition

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Washington Reit Completes $4 Million Army-Navy Building Renovation In Washington, DC

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New Media Center Designed by RSC Architects Opens at Essex County College

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2nd Ave Lighting Embellishes Brooklyn's William Vale Hotel

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Dyer Brown Reimagines Offices for Healthcare Provider's Transformation

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Dryvit Secures U.S. Patent on its NewBrick Technology

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Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Receives Office Redesign

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Code Compliance Check Prevents Construction Cost Overruns

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Renovation Planning: How to Avoid Security, Fire Safety, and Other Code Issues

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Hundreds of Migratory Birds Killed After Crashing into Lighted Building at Night

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AIA Fine Tunes Contract Documents with 2017 Release

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2017 Commercial Construction Index Indicates High Revenue and Employment Expectations

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TrueLook: Tips on Implementing Solar-Powered Cameras on a Jobsite

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Laser Scanning: Technology Gains Open Door to Wider Use

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Hundreds of Migratory Birds Killed After Crashing into Lighted Building at Night

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TrueLook Offers Tips on Managing Changes to Construction Scope

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JE Dunn Construction Completes Cavern Technologies’ Data Center Expansion Project in Lenexa, Kansas

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AECOM Rebrands Premier Construction Businesses To Connect Over A Century Of Combined Experience With Global Capabilities

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New Research Shows How Collaboration Can Reduce Construction Risk

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The BP Group Increases Productivity with XOEye Technologies’ Smart Glasses

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The WBDG Whole Building Design Guide Gets an Overhaul

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Open Source Tool Will Help Drive Emission Reduction ​

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The WBDG Whole Building Design Guide Gets an Overhaul

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Condensed Construction Schedules a Top Customer Demand of Builders in 2016

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CDI Studio One Designs New Sheetz Headquarters

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Heat Pipe Technology Opens New On-Premises Laboratory for Development and Testing New Products

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Shepley Bulfinch Transforms Residential Life at Wabash College

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Third Phase of Construction at HCP’s The Cove at Oyster Point in South San Francisco to Begin, Fueled by Strong Leasing Activity

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Bentley Systems and Topcon join forces to advance cloud services for ‘constructioneering’

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Skanska Completes American Airlines Terminal F Expansion at Philadelphia International Airport

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WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Providing Services for Port Covington Development Infrastructure Improvements

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Acentech, Commodore Builders, Höweler + Yoon Architecture, and STV|DPM Complete Continuum’s New Global Headquarters in Boston’s Seaport District

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Lochinvar Launches 2016-2017 VIP Contractor Program

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ROCKFON North America Facility Construction on Schedule, Progress Involves global Collaboration

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Construction Employers Reach Out to Transition Teams

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During Hospital Renovation, Temporary Wall System Protects Patients and Staff

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McCarthy Completes New Eight-Story Residence Hall at Saint Louis University

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Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture Showcases Best Practices in Sustainable Design

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McCarthy Building Companies Begins Construction on New Johnson Controls $150 Million Engineering and Test Facility

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New Retrofit 'Microsite' Now Available From Metal Construction Association

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Shepley Bulfinch Designs Second University of Houston Health and Biomedical Sciences Building

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Skanska USA Signs Contract to Build New Hospital in New Jersey

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Caterpillar to Design and Manufacture Full Line of Mini Excavators as Alliance with Wacker Neuson is Phased Out

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Skanska USA Announces New Business Development Lead for the Metro Philadelphia Region

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New STONEfaçade Architectural Stone Cladding System from CertainTeed Opens Stone Masonry Market to Siding Contractor

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22 Capital Partners Announces Innovation Smart City Initiative for Gramercy District Development in Loudoun County, Va.

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Manufacturer Aids In Construction of Living Memorial to JFK in Washington, D.C.

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BIM Coordination Technology For Complex Systems And Architectural Components

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Lux Features Cut From Over-budget Denver VA Hospital

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Increasing Construction Effectiveness And Efficiency Through Lean Construction

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GSA Issues Phase II RFP for FBI Headquarters Project

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42-Year-Old Birmingham Rehabilitation Hospital to be Upgraded

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Healthcare Facility Expands Before Construction Ends

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Healthcare Leases Should Reflect Special Construction, Tenant Finish Factors

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Interconnected World: How Green Building Relates to Sharing of ‘Common’ Resources

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Sustainability Game Offers Lesson in Ocean Depletion

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Relating Building Management to Our Common Air, Energy Resources

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USGBC Perspective: the 2015 Green Building Economic Impact Study

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What You Should Know About Archaeological Finds on Construction Sites

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Design, Sustainable Practices Are Natural Fit for High-Performance Workplace

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How Lean Construction Practices Can Help Healthcare Facilities

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Lean Trend for Healthcare Facilities Moves to Building Operations

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How Lean Design, Construction Techniques Trim Healthcare Costs

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Mobile Technology, Natural Lighting as High-Performance Tools

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Sustainable Construction and High-Performance Workplaces

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Seven Tips To Make Building Renovations a Sucess

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System Integration: New Construction And Existing Buildings

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Complying With ADA: Construction And Maintenance Challenges

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How To Develop Realistic Smart-Building Goals And Timeline

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Tips For Designing And Implementing A Smart Building System

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Finding Value in Building Enclosure Commissioning

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Building Enclosure Commissioning During Pre-Design And Design Phases

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Building Enclosure Commissioning During Construction Phase

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Fidelity's Centercore Model Offers Data Centers Greater Design, Construction Flexibility

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Centercore Model Was Designed To Give Fidelity Options When It Comes To Meeting IT Needs

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Centercore Design Delivers Complete Data Center In Each Module

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Landscaping Projects: Matching Equipment Options to Project Needs

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Application Considerations Essential When Deciding Upon Light-Construction Equipment

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Financial Impact on Landscape Equipment Important Factor

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Light-Construction Equipment Poses Buy or Rent Questions

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Understanding New Features and Functions of Light-Construction Equipment

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Balancing Lighting Functionality with Aesthetics

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Flexibility, Fast-Track Are Benefits of Metal Buildings

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New Developments Make Metal Roof And Wall Systems More Versatile Options

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Metal Wall Systems Are Becoming More Acceptable Option

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Metal Roofs Are Natural Partner For Solar Power Systems

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How BIM Can Improve Building Efficiency

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BIM Contract Requirements Help Standardize Results

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Survey: How BIM Is Being Used And Where It Will Go In The Future

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USGBC Offers Resources To Ease LEED v4 Transition

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Take Steps To Make Sure That Summer School Construction Isn't Tardy

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Time, Money Are Especially Important To Summer School Construction Projects

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Strategic Perspective Guides Healthcare Facility Investment Decisions

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School District Near Chicago Ponders Renovations, Building Consolidations

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Challenges Face Healthcare Facilities Located Off Hospital Campus

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Workplace Design Can Help Attract, Retain Generation Y Employees

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Workplace Design Can Encourage Collaboration In Changing Office Environment

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Managing Sound, Noise is One Potential Challenge in Open Workplace Design

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Case Study: How One National Corporation Used A Redesigned Office Environment To Attract And Retain Employees

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The Changing Role of the Facility Manager in Open Workplace Design

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Building Information Modeling on Rise in Facility Management

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How to Use Building Information Modeling in Operations

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Building Information Modeling, COBie Streamline Construction Process

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Laboratory Construction Project Management Strategies Prove Effective

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Don't Let Myths Stop You From Exploring Net-Zero Energy Buildings

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Net-Zero Building Design Doesn't Have to Be Difficult

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Operations, Occupant Behavior and Plug Loads Can All Affect Net-Zero Goals

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What A Net-Zero Ready Building Is and Isn't

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Medical Technology's Pace Of Innovation Places Heavy Demands On Facilities

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Significant Technology Changes Require Health Care Facility Renovations

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Hospital Construction Should Aim For Flexibility From Start

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Data Centers, IT Infrastructure Benefit from Cooperation Between Facility Management and IT

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Integrated Design Is Essential for LEED for Schools

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LEED for Schools Targets Acoustics, IAQ and Lighting

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From LEED for Schools: Tips on Green Design and Construction for Facility Managers

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Metal Buildings Ideal For Fast-Track Construction

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Green Schools: Information Resources for Facility Managers

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Never Too Early to be Better at the InterContinental San Francisco

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International Green Construction Code Approved with Energy Efficiency, Metering Requirements

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Power and Gas Prices: Time for Long Term Contracts?

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LEED 2012 Will Emphasize Operating Performance; ADA Deadline

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NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 Cover Commissioning, Testing of Building Fire Systems

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Federal Regulations for T12 Fluorescent Lamps, Incandescents, and EPAct Tax Deductions

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IgCC Adopted in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Lessons Learned

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International Green Construction Code Sets Energy Efficiency Measures for Buildings

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Maintaining IAQ During Construction Projects

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BAS Strategies in New Construction vs. Existing Buildings

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Renovations and ADA

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BIM Helps Save Time, Make Better Choices for Science Building

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Communication, Rapport Key for FM at Chicago Botanic Gardens

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Code Green: New Standards Cover More Than Just Energy

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Efficient Operation Big Part of New Energy Standards

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The Deadline Is Approaching To Declare a LEED AP Specialty

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Hospital Design Team Focuses on Computer-Generated Models

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ADA In Commercial Real Estate

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HVAC Considerations from Design to Post-Construction

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Lessons Learned from Educational Building Renovations

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ADA Strategy: Get Occupant Input

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What To Do If Your Budget is Cut Mid-Construction

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Adding Data Center Scope Doesn't Have to Mean Build New

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Data Center Renovation Versus Build New Considerations

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Data Center Renovation Costs and Plans

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Construction Projects Move Forward Despite Budget Cuts, Delays

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Funding and Contractor Instability Pose Construction Challenges

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Retrofits Test Managerial Skills

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Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards Winners Announced

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Building Automation and Maintenance

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Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism

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Roofing: Pressurization Poses Maintenance Challenges for Medical Center

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Architects, Managers Join Forces in Buildings, Grounds Projects

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Turner Building Cost Index at its Lowest Level since Third Quarter of 2006

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Light-Construction Equipment, Attachments Fuel Grounds Projects

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Organization Closes Old Hospital, Opens New Facility Same Day

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ABI Increases For Third Straight Month In April

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Maintenance: The Planning Role

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Keeping Up with ADA Compliance

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Public Input Helps Rank School District's Capital Projects

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Facility Department Holds Design Contest to Meet Cost Reduction Goals

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Facility Professionals Use Open Procurement Process During Bidding

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Nation's First Set of Model Codes and Standards for Green Building Announced

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Maintenance and New Construction

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Maintenance Staff Influences Building Design, Product Specification

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Evaluate New Construction, Renovations with EPAct in Mind

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Turner Construction: Construction Costs Are Forecasted to Decline Further in First Quarter 2010

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Reducing HVAC First Costs and Operating Costs

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Another Decline in Nonresidential Construction Forecasted for 2010

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Construction Costs Forecast to Decline Further in Fourth Quarter

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Landscape Services Department Acts as On-Campus Contractor

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Building Construction or Renovations Include Landscape Plan

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Equipment Rental: Asking the Right Questions

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AIA Index Shows Modest Improvement In Nonresidential Construction

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Equipment Rental: What Should Managers Ask Rental Companies?

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Lessons in Educational Funding with Tim Woodley

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Use Results from Low- and No-Cost HVAC Measures to Sell Capital Upgrades

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Architecture Billings Index Points to Continued Struggles for Construction Industry

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Data Center Construction Costs Down, Study Finds

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Turner Construction: Rate of Decline in Building Construction Costs is Slowing

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Steep Decline

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AIA Projects Significant Downturn in Nonresidential Construction Activity Through 2010

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When Sizing HVAC Systems, Focus on Proper Margin for Safety

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Turner Construction: Building Construction Costs Decline in Second Quarter 2009

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Modest Decline

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Construction Confidence is Low, Firms Anticipate a Slow Recovery

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Watch Construction Documents for Value Engineering Changes

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AIA's Architecture Billings Index Shows Early Signs of Improving Business Conditions

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Make Sure New HVAC Systems Are Designed for Maintainability 

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Renovations Present Opportunities for Energy-Efficiency Improvements

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Meeting Future Demands on the Data Center

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Light-Construction Equipment: Key Considerations

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AIA's Construction Index Continues to Decline

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AIA's Nonresidential Construction Activity Forecast Remains At Historically Low Levels

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AIA Predicts Steep Decline For Nonresidential Construction Activity In 2009

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Bonds Help K-12 Facilities Address Growing Enrollment

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Maintenance Department Influences Design and Construction

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Design Considerations For Green Restrooms

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New Metal Building Design Guide Addresses Seismic Issues

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Tax Breaks for Efficient HVAC Systems Extended

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Facility Executives Should Understand What CEO Wants from Facilities

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Should BAS Be Open or Proprietary?

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Commercial Building Index Remains Negative

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Investments in Maintenance Will Extend HVAC System Life

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Geothermal heat pump systems

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AIA's Construction Index Gains Momentum, but Still Remains Negative

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ISO Standard Addresses Design, Construction and Maintenance for Safer, Longer-Lasting Building

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New York City Revises Building Codes

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Energy Efficiency Taken to the Wall

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Learning the Ropes When Building Abroad

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Keeping Track of Special Requirements When Building Abroad

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Defining Green Roofs: Go Beyond Vegetative Systems

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IAQ Guide Draft Available for Review

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Demountable Walls

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AIA's Construction Index Rebounds, but Still Remains Soft

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Nonresidential Construction Will Drop Modestly in 2008, Followed by Severe Drop in 2009

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Construction Productivity Underestimated by Census of Business

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Efficient HVAC Systems May Qualify for Tax Breaks

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AIA's Construction Index Drops Again; Construction in West Plunges

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Construction Will Drop in 2008 and 2009, Report Predicts

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Do Green Buildings Cost More?

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AIA: Construction Forecast Inches Upward, But Remains Weak

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Geothermal Systems Offer Efficient Heating and Cooling

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Investments in Maintenance Will Extend HVAC System Life

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CSI’s New UniFormat Version Open for Public Comment

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AIA Predicts Major Drop in Commercial Construction

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Low-Temperature Air Distribution Can Reduce Costs

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New York Mets’ Colors: Blue, Orange and, Now, Green

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ICC Developing Certification for Green-Building Professionals

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NIST Report Highlights Efforts for Safer Buildings

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Thermal Storage Can Minimize Demand Charges

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Signs of a Slump: Architecture Billings Index Drops Nearly Five Points

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Construction Industry Embraces Green Building

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AIA: Construction Inquiries Show Modest Increase in December

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Construction Activity Expected to Soften in 2008

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Construction Forecast to Grow 5.8 Percent in 2008

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Bill Aims To Support Building Code Officials

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Construction Cost Increases Are Easing, According to Index

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Holiday Sales May Affect Retail Growth in 2008

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New Standard Encourages Sustainability in Building Construction

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Groups Offer Consensus Construction Contracts

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New Collaboration Between the Construction Specifications Institute and U.S. Green Building Council Announced

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Construction Costs Continue Increase, According to Turner Building Cost Index

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Construction Demand Grows Again, AIA Says

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AIA's Construction Index Surges in June

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New York City Updates Building Codes

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Los Angeles Hospitals Rushing to Meet Newly Mandated Seismic Standards

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Nonresidential Construction Activity Expected To Grow Through 2007

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Construction Design Activity Spikes, Architecture Billings Index Finds

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Steady Conditions Continue in Architecture Billings Index

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OSHA Agrees To Implement New Portland Cement Inspection Procedures

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An Inside Look at Fast-track Construction

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Construction and Business Activity Showing Stability

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AIA Reports Dip in Construction Activity

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Architecture Billings Index Begins 2007 on a High Note

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AIA: Significant Increase in Nonresidential Construction Activity Expected in 2007

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AIA's Construction Index Ends 2006 with Highest Mark of the Year

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New Cost Estimate Classification Developed by ASTM

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Construction Index Surges in November, Points to Healthy Construction in 2007

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Structural Steel Demand, Construction Volume to Rise in 2007

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Schools Spend $600 Billion on Facilities, But Inequities Persist, Report Finds

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Construction Costs Predicted To Rise Again

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Building Index Forecasts Construction Surge

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Steel Suppliers Adjust Order Process to Limit Speculative Buying

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AIA Joins Group to Improve Design, Construction Collaboration

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Building Boom

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Better Space, Better Health

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A Move Ahead of Construction Costs

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Beating the Odds

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Green Building Report

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School Choice: Build New or Not

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Economics Lessons

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When talk is cheaper: Integrated design and better buildings

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Energy Codes: Moving Targets

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Details

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All Business

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Spotlight: Mechanical Contractors Association

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Olympian Feat

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Healing the Design Process

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Ann Arbor’s dancing elephant

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Steering Clear of Construction Snares

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Construction Starts Now

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A Collegial Approach

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New Technology Brings Changes to Venerable Construction MasterFormat