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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Warm weather has arrived in many parts of the country, and that means contractors are busy with projects. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year.

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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

A highway, road, street, bridge, utility, water supply project, water plant, wastewater plant, water and wastewater distribution or conveyance facility, wharf, dock, airport runway or taxiway, drainage project, or related type of project associated with civil engineering construction; or 2. This policy does not apply to: 1. via [link].

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

BD+C

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

BD+C

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

BD+C

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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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

Airports K-12 Schools Hospital Design Trends Office Buildings Designers Architects Biophilic Design Biophilic design supports the health and wellbeing of individuals by connecting people to nature.

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LEED v4 gets green light, will launch this fall

BD+C

This includes 90 percent approval from the user category of the voting body, 77 percent approval from the general interest category and 89 percent approval from the producer category.

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