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Frank Gehry’s Forma development begins construction in Toronto

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Gehry himself was on hand for last week’s groundbreaking ceremony, where he commented on the project’s significance as a new landmark rising from the busy commercial core of the city that has recently become a battleground for developers looking to surmount the fray of tall building proposals proffered there since the beginning of 2021.

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Construction starts decline again in November, led by losses in commercial projects and manufacturing

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Total year-to-date starts for the first 11 months of the year were 14% higher than in 2021. “Higher interest rates and fear of recession are first and foremost on the mind of most builders and developers, and potentially restraining starts activity.

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Converting Commercial Property to Residential Property – Permitted Development Rights Explained

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It has recently been confirmed by the UK government that they will be implementing a new permitted development right (PDR) which will enable many business and commercial properties (defined as Class E) to be converted to residential use (defined as Class C) without planning permission being required. The size limit that is in place.

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Dodge Momentum Index rises an additional 7% in May, indicating secure construction sector amidst uncertain economy

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The institutional component of the Index rose 9% and commercial planning rose 6%. May’s increase pushed the level of planning above the most recent cyclical high set in November 2021. Last month, commercial planning was led by an increase in office and hotel projects.

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EntreArchitect Podcast: The Top 5 Episodes of 2021

EntreArchitect

Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. Here are the top 5 episodes of 2021: Number 5 with 6,574 downloads is episode 386 with Antoinette Bunkley – How to Launch a EDI+J Initiative.

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Colony Square Midtown Atlanta Development

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Colony Square Midtown Atlanta Development, North American Properties Georgia Buildings, USA Architecture News. Colony Square Development, Midtown Atlanta. December 17, 2021. Colony Square Midtown Atlanta Mixed-Use Development. Design: Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners. Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

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Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters, Shenzhen

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Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters, Shenzhen Commercial Building Development, Chinese Architecture Photos. Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters in Shenzhen. Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters. Rural Commercial Bank HQ in Shenzhen – Building Information. Completed: 2021. 5 Jan 2022. Design Team.