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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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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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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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What you missed last week: Architecture billings up again; record year for hotel renovations; nation's most expensive real estate markets

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BD+C ''s roundup of the top construction market news for the week of August 18 includes the latest architecture billings index from AIA and a BOMA study on the nation''s most and least expensive commercial real estate markets.

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16 awe-inspiring interior designs from around the world [slideshow]

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Hong Kong-based 4N Architects took top honors in the International Interior Design Association''s 4th Annual Global Excellence Awards for its interior design work on the Le Salon Croissanterie et Restaurant project in Hong Kong. The project was one of 18 international projects recognized. Body Image: read more.

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Concrete calculator

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The mesh takes time to transport, install and correctly chair. Engineered Slab Systems. Retail buildings. Welded wire mesh has long been used to reinforce slab-on-ground concrete, bridge decks and thin-walled precast applications for temperature and shrinkage crack control. Concrete admixtures. Functional admixtures. Architects.

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USGBC launches real-time green building data dashboard

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The enhanced state market briefs —which highlight LEED projects, LEED-credentialed professionals, and USGBC membership in each state—provide green building advocates and the general public a look into LEED’s impact within any U.S. Body Image: read more.

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