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Articles Posted in the Construction & Renovation Category
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First Quarter Office Sector Fundamentals Improving, Demand Remains Subpar
New office construction increased from 41.8 msf in the fourth quarter to 48.9 msf in the first quarter of 2013.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Should Facility Managers Be Concerned About Asbestos?
Instead of hiring an abatement contractor to come in and remove asbestos, many facilities choose to manage it in an attempt to avoid exposure and save money.
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Professional Development: Construction Disruption
As they pass the emergent stage, BIM and cloud computing will continue to impact project delivery. From the March 2013 issue of Today’s Facility Manager.
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Toyo Ito Of Japan Is The 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate
He has received numerous international awards, including in 2010, the 22nd Praemium Imperiale in Honor of Prince Takamatsu; and in 2006, The Royal Institute of British Architects’ Royal Gold Medal; and in 2002, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement for the 8th Venice Biennale International Exhibition. Calling him a “creator of timeless buildings,” the Pritzker Jury cites Ito for “infusing his designs with a spiritual dimension and for the poetics that transcend all his works.”
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ASCE Report Card Gives America’s Infrastructure D+
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) releases a Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. This year, there is little to celebrate once again, as the overall grade rises from D (in 2009) to D+ (in 2013).
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OSHA Guidance Document Helps Prevent Nail Gun Injuries
New guidance document helps construction employers and workers prevent nail gun injuries. (Free download available.)
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Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, City Of Boston, Boston University, And IBM Partner On Smarter Cities Project
Boston event looked at how cross-sector collaborations could be used to pilot new solutions to urban challenges everywhere.
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Dodge Momentum Index Takes February Jump
The increase was the third consecutive monthly gain and the first time the index has surpassed the 100 mark since 2010. In fact, the index is now at its highest level since April of 2010, suggesting that the recovery for nonresidential building may be finally gaining some traction.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Copper Piping Clinches Construction At Dali Museum, Other Public Facilities
Copper alternative joining systems provide ease of installation, longevity, and reliability at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Facility Renewal Planning
Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom shares some helpful advice on one of his favorite topics: facility renewal planning!
