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How to Overcome Disruption in Building Projects

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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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For Construction Projects, Be Sure to Check the Spec

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California City Converting Airfield Into a Cultural Complex

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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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Arizona State Spends $60 Million on Major Facilities Project

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

Building Operating Management
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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Design Embraces Transparency Among Departments

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4 Telltale Signs You're Hiring a Scam Contractor

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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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Purdue Aerospace District Expanding

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Air Force Academy Breaking Ground on Cyber Security Center

Building Operating Management
7 Tips for Hiring an Engineer

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How to Consider Energy in Planning, Design, and Construction

Building Operating Management
Archive for the Future: Designing the New FBI Central Records Complex

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Coronavirus Slows Construction, Delays Notre Dame Restoration

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The Role of School Design in Mitigating Mass Shootings

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

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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

Building Operating Management
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

Building Operating Management
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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The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1

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10 Most Common Building Design Phase Mistakes

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7 Healthcare Design Trends for 2018

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New Construction Starts Jump

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Construction Starts Expected to Jump 3 Percent in 2018

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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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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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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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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

Building Operating Management
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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Flexibility, Fast-Track Are Benefits of Metal Buildings

Building Operating Management
How BIM Can Improve Building Efficiency

Building Operating Management
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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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

Building Operating Management
The Changing Role of the Facility Manager in Open Workplace Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Information Modeling on Rise in Facility Management

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Use Building Information Modeling in Operations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Information Modeling, COBie Streamline Construction Process

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Metal Buildings Ideal For Fast-Track Construction

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Renovations and ADA

Building Operating Management
Communication, Rapport Key for FM at Chicago Botanic Gardens

Building Operating Management
BIM Helps Save Time, Make Better Choices for Science Building

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The Deadline Is Approaching To Declare a LEED AP Specialty

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Hospital Design Team Focuses on Computer-Generated Models

Building Operating Management
HVAC Considerations from Design to Post-Construction

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing: Pressurization Poses Maintenance Challenges for Medical Center

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Architects, Managers Join Forces in Buildings, Grounds Projects

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Staff Influences Building Design, Product Specification

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscape Services Department Acts as On-Campus Contractor

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Construction or Renovations Include Landscape Plan

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

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When Sizing HVAC Systems, Focus on Proper Margin for Safety