Commercial Building: Page 336
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Backer of AC-DC integration in buildings releases updated standard
The EMerge Alliance is working on how to use DC microgrids inside commercial spaces to raise efficiency and sustainability.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Public-sector projects depend on voters in nine states
The biggest proposal, in Arkansas, is for $1.3 billion in road work funded by a 10-year sales tax increase.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Designers may take a shine to metal-look porcelain product
Laminam comes in panels that can be applied over a wide range of surface materials.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Foam blocks can protect gas lines from earthquake damage
Very lightweight blocks, called Geofoam, absorb pressure and let pipelines stay intact as the earth moves around them.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Rebate programs put money in builders' pockets – if they participate
For a host of reasons, manufacturers may prefer to offer rebates, and builders need to collect that cash.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Industry appears to agree on usefulness of ConsensusDocs
The organization reports that it has seen a huge increase in subscribers to its standardized contracts.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
What can you do to hang onto talent as markets come back?
Having to work to keep good employees is a challenge that comes with a recovering market.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Expansion of lead-paint rules to commercial buildings off until 2015
A proposed EPA extension of residential lead-paint rules to commercial remodeling and renovation will not happen before 2015.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Total construction spending slackened in August, analysis finds
Observers say construction spending was at a slower pace in August than in July, though still up from 2011.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
U.S. advisory panel on construction safety gets new employer members
The secretary of labor appointed new members and reappointed others to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 30, 2012 -
One view: Success is not just about sealing the next deal any more
Here are some thoughts on why the model for winning and keeping customers is changing.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Swedish firm's roof tiles change the look of energy efficiency
SolTech's roof-top system uses glass to create a look akin to clay or concrete tiles.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Indonesian tower will take 5th spot on the tallest-buildings roster
The Signature Tower in Jakarta is set to have its 111 stories completed in 2017.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Construction News of the Week: Hurricanes, AirStone and giant cranes
Every Friday, for one post, we let you pick the most important stories of the week. Here are the results.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 27, 2012 -
San Antonio demo saves old auditorium as home for new arts center
Readying the Municipal Auditorium for reconstruction after 90 years was a performing arts project all its own for demolition experts.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 27, 2012 -
LoJack has self-contained recovery tracker for commercial equipment
The vehicle-recovery radio system can be installed with self-contained power for equipment that does not have a power source.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 27, 2012 -
ULI's mid-term perspective: Commercial will grow, but less than hoped
The Urban Land Institute's poll of economists made it scale back sales expectations for commercial properties.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 27, 2012 -
After sliding for 3 months, overall construction starts were up in August
McGraw-Hill found increases in all types of construction, both buildings and other projects.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Companies will continue to expand their investments in data centers
Knowing how to build green could pay off as corporations' need for data facilities expands at the same time they want to have less impact.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Changes in proposed Calif. off-road diesel air rules could save contractors $9 billion
The California Air Resources Board is changing proposed regulations on emissions from off-road diesel equipment.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 26, 2012 -
Now for the second act: Downtown Chicago tower shell is revving up with new financial fuel
In 2008, the condo and hotel building on West Wacker Drive stopped 25 floors into its way toward 90 stories.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 25, 2012 -
The biggest cranes in the world
The capacities of supercranes are rated in thousands of tons, and the biggest of the big have been growing dramatically.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 25, 2012 -
A new product called AirStone gives the look of stone without the expense
The manmade 3-D wall covering is half the weight of concrete "stone" and is placed without grout.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 25, 2012 -
How much will U.S. transportation funding fall off the 'cliff'?
The Highway Trust Fund is not directly affected by the budget cuts that, as it stands now, will hit on Jan. 2, but contributions to it are.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 25, 2012 -
System pounds pavement with radar to paint a picture for highway engineers
Now in field testing, PAVLAYER has potential to cut out the need for core samples to check road conditions.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 24, 2012
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