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Report: Global construction market to reach $15 trillion by 2025

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A new report released today forecasts the volume of construction output will grow by more than 70% to $15 trillion worldwide by 2025. World construction markets are at a tipping point already with 52% of all construction activity in emerging markets today.

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Building owners cite BIM/VDC as 'most exciting trend' in facilities management, says Mortenson report

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Mortenson Construction today released the results of a survey of more than 60 facilities professionals at the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) 2013 Spring Seminar. Body Image: read more.

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10 green building trends for 2014

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As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

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Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

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Arup uses 3D printing to fabricate one-of-a-kind structural steel components

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The work signals a whole new direction for the use of additive manufacturing in the field of construction and engineering. The research also shows that additive manufacturing has the potential to reduce costs, cut waste and slash the carbon footprint of the construction sector. Body Image: read more.

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Construction spending inches upward in April

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Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced today that construction spending during April 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $860.8 During the first four months of this year, construction spending amounted to $250.7 During the first four months of this year, construction spending amounted to $250.7

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Architecture billings see continued strength, led by institutional sector

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This score reflects an increase in design activity (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 62.6, following a very strong mark of 66.0 the previous month.