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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. They are easy to install and maintain, with their incredible flexibility making them a strong choice for a wide array of architectural design concepts.

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AIA/Deltek Release Latest Architecture Billings Index

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Architecture firm billings remained soft entering into 2024, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score of 46.2 “Firms are seeing growth with inquiries into new projects and value of newly signed design contracts is holding steady, showing potential signs of interest from clients in new projects.” .

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AIA Releases Architecture Billings Index

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Architecture firms reported a modest decrease in April billings. However, firms reported that inquiries into new projects accelerated slightly to 53.9, while most firms continued to report a decline in the value of new design contracts, with a score of 49.8. The billings score for March decreased from 50.4

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Architecture Billings Index Slowdown Continues

Construction Superintendent Magazine

More architecture firms reported a decline in billings in February, indicating an extension of a recent downturn in design activity according to a new report released from The American Institute of Architects. However, inquiries into new projects continued to improve, as did the value of new design contracts.

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Architecture Billings Continue Growth into 2020

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Starting the year on a strong note, architecture firm billings strengthened slightly in January, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects. AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score of 52.2 in December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. for January compared to 52.1*

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Scottish school dome designed by Eden Project architect

Construction Enquirer

Designed by Eden Project architect Grimshaw, the domed educational center in Dollar, near Stirling is set to achieve the country’s first Living Building certification. Andrew Whalley, chairman of Grimshaw Architects, said: “The Futures Institute building is an exemplar of sustainable architecture.

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Lamination: The Future of Architectural Glass

Safti First

I realized the great possibilities this glazing could provide to the architectural community: full glass exit routes, visibility into and through up to two-hour fire rated areas, fire rated glass floors, fire rated glass doors and so much more. SAFTI FIRST was formed and designed “GPX” which stands for G “glass”, PX “protects” or “GPX”.