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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019

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With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. And with recreational marijuana now legal in 11 states and Washington D.C. – Low – Subcontractors Still Struggle for Manpower.

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Perkins&Will’s D.C. office pledges to eliminate embodied carbon in commercial interiors

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The Washington, D.C., practice of global design firm Perkins&Will has pledged to eliminate embodied carbon in every commercial interiors space it designs by 2030. We’re setting this ambitious benchmark as a necessary response to the global climate crisis,” says Perkins&Will architect and sustainability expert Jon Penndorf. “We

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Carbon emission legislation prompts commercial real estate to innovate

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In response to legislation in New York City, California, Washington, D.C., and other areas, the commercial real estate industry has implemented innovations to boost sustainability. Among the trends embraced by the industry are mass timber, augmented reality, and modular construction.

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Washington State moving to promote mass timber construction with legislation

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Washington State lawmakers are taking measures to promote the use of mass timber construction. Washington, which has a significant timber industry, has already adopted a law directing the state’s building code council to adopt rules for mass timber products for residential and commercial building construction.

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Public Procurement of Construction Services

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How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Integrated Project Delivery for Public and Private Owners. Ballard, G.

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Washington First State to Require Electric Heat Pumps

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Advocates say the move will reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings.

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Terex AWP Names Arjun Mirdha As New Chief Commercial Officer

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Arjun Mirdha has been appointed to the position of Genie Chief Commercial Officer for Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP). Mirdha will be based in Redmond, Washington, and assumes the role effective immediately.