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Las Vegas rail project could spark $3B of nearby investment

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mile, $750 million light rail system connecting McCarran International Airport, the University of Nevada, a hospital and downtown could generate $2.8 billion in housing, retail, entertainment and office development.

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JFK’s TWA Flight Center has been reimagined as a hotel

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The TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, originally designed by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen in 1962, has recently completed its conversion into a 512-room hotel. The hotel features restaurants, bars, and retail outlets housed inside the 200,000 sf former flight center.

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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 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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Top 10 green building products for 2014

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The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21. Body Image: read more.

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