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How to Overcome Disruption in Building Projects

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How Collaborative Contracting Can Lead to Successful Projects

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What’s Old is New Again: Redefining a Small-Town Fire Station

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For Construction Projects, Be Sure to Check the Spec

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California City Converting Airfield Into a Cultural Complex

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Miami Tower Touted as First COVID-Conscious Skyscraper

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Case Study: New Flapper-Panel Walls Amplify Entrance at Morongo Casino

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Arizona State Spends $60 Million on Major Facilities Project

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Prison Dorm? Billionaire Donor's Design Conditions Stir Up Controversy

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See an Office Design Inspired by a Tailored Suit

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Case Study: Metal Panels Bring Contemporary Flair to Classic Skyscraper Profile

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How Adaptation Breeds Creativity During Pandemic Construction

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4 Telltale Signs You're Hiring a Scam Contractor

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Design Embraces Transparency Among Departments

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7 Benefits of Integrated Project Delivery

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Case Study: Modern Rail System Transforms Historic Opera House

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Purdue Aerospace District Expanding

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Air Force Academy Breaking Ground on Cyber Security Center

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7 Tips for Hiring an Engineer

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How to Consider Energy in Planning, Design, and Construction

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Archive for the Future: Designing the New FBI Central Records Complex

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Coronavirus Slows Construction, Delays Notre Dame Restoration

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Communication, Responsiveness Are Keys for Successful Design Assist Projects

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How Design Assist Can Help Meet Tight Construction Deadlines

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The Role of School Design in Mitigating Mass Shootings

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3 Workplace Design Trends Shaping Tomorrow's Offices

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Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046

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How Green Buildings Impact The Environment

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U.S. Airports Raise $30 Billion in Bonds for Renovations

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NCAA Arena Renovation Faces Financial Challenges

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The Next Generation of Senior Living Facilities

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State Backs Tougher Energy-Efficiency Codes

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Construction Mistakes Cost Milwaukee Zoo $250,000

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Rising Demand Creates New Facility Priorities for Film Studios

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Hot Topics: 2018’s Most Popular Articles

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Indianapolis Museum Plans Major Renovations

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Making the Most of BIM: Clash Detection and Reporting

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What Is the Facility Information Specification (FIS)?

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8 Steps to Getting Better Construction Documents

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Why Universal Design is Critical on College Campuses

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Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality: Better Visualization Aids Operations

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The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1

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10 Most Common Building Design Phase Mistakes

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What to Consider When Specifying Flooring

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7 Healthcare Design Trends for 2018

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New Construction Starts Jump

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Construction Starts Expected to Jump 3 Percent in 2018

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Studio Ma Named Finalist for Overseas Projects, Design Honors

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Glulam Fire Test Supports Mass Timber Construction in Medium-Rise Buildings

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Marijuana's Legalization and Impact on Facilities Management

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Make Better Use of Design and Construction Collaboration Tools

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Hurricane-resistant Roofs Detailed in Resilience Standard

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Architecture Billings Index Continues Growth Streak

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City of Utica Passes Ordinance Requiring Construction Apprenticeship Programs

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Owner-Defined "Target Value" Drives Lean Building Design

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Studio Ma: New Phoenix K-12 Campus Opens for 1,300 Students

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Howard University Redevelops Campus Properties for $50 Million

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Make Better Use of Design and Construction Collaboration Tools

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CBRE Group, Inc. and Kahua Enter Into a Long-Term, Global Agreement

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ASHRAE Announces Return of Popular LowDown Showdown Building Competition

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Washington Reit Completes $4 Million Army-Navy Building Renovation In Washington, DC

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New Media Center Designed by RSC Architects Opens at Essex County College

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2nd Ave Lighting Embellishes Brooklyn's William Vale Hotel

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Hundreds of Migratory Birds Killed After Crashing into Lighted Building at Night

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AIA Fine Tunes Contract Documents with 2017 Release

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Laser Scanning: Technology Gains Open Door to Wider Use

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Hundreds of Migratory Birds Killed After Crashing into Lighted Building at Night

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How Nature and Culture Enhance Happiness, Wellness, Productivity in Office Space

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Success Story: New Approach To University Housing at Ohio State's Regional Campus

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Repairing or Replacing Metal Roof and Wall Systems

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Weather Protection a Basic in Metal Roofing Repair or Replacement

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Proper Design of Joints and Other Sheet Metal Panel Challenges

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Healthcare Restrooms Experiment with New Designs, Approaches, Materials

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Universal Design Restrooms Avoid Tripping Hazard, Bacteria Seam

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Location of Patient Restrooms Has Pros and Cons

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Using Interior Strategies To Boost Productivity, Sustainability Initiatives

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Allowing for Varying Employee Ages, Preferences in Workplace Style

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Managing Sustainable Design for the Long Term in Workplace Interiors

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How To Develop Realistic Smart-Building Goals And Timeline

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Tips For Designing And Implementing A Smart Building System

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Fire System Can Fail Even if Code-compliant

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Flexibility, Fast-Track Are Benefits of Metal Buildings

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How BIM Can Improve Building Efficiency

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BIM Contract Requirements Help Standardize Results

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Survey: How BIM Is Being Used And Where It Will Go In The Future

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USGBC Offers Resources To Ease LEED v4 Transition

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School District Near Chicago Ponders Renovations, Building Consolidations

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Workplace Design Can Help Attract, Retain Generation Y Employees

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Workplace Design Can Encourage Collaboration In Changing Office Environment

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Managing Sound, Noise is One Potential Challenge in Open Workplace Design

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Case Study: How One National Corporation Used A Redesigned Office Environment To Attract And Retain Employees

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The Changing Role of the Facility Manager in Open Workplace Design

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Building Information Modeling on Rise in Facility Management

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How to Use Building Information Modeling in Operations

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Building Information Modeling, COBie Streamline Construction Process

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Metal Buildings Ideal For Fast-Track Construction

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LEED-EB Certification Creates Challenges and Benefits

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Green Design Guides Renovation of California State Office Buildings

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At Lakeland HealthCare, Mike Kastner Uses Research to Shape Facilities

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Renovations and ADA

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Communication, Rapport Key for FM at Chicago Botanic Gardens

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BIM Helps Save Time, Make Better Choices for Science Building

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The Deadline Is Approaching To Declare a LEED AP Specialty

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Hospital Design Team Focuses on Computer-Generated Models

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HVAC Considerations from Design to Post-Construction

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ADA Strategy: Get Occupant Input

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IAQ: Commissioning for IAQ

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Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism

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Roofing: Pressurization Poses Maintenance Challenges for Medical Center

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Architects, Managers Join Forces in Buildings, Grounds Projects

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Maintenance Staff Influences Building Design, Product Specification

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Landscape Services Department Acts as On-Campus Contractor

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Building Construction or Renovations Include Landscape Plan

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Evidence-Based Design: From Health Care To Other Buildings?

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Use Results from Low- and No-Cost HVAC Measures to Sell Capital Upgrades

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AIA Award Recognizes Educational Facilities

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When Sizing HVAC Systems, Focus on Proper Margin for Safety