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Construction job openings in February rebound after sharp dip in January

Archinect

After a “simply shocking” January where half of construction’s job openings vanished, the number of positions for which contractors are actively recruiting increased by 129,000 in February, according to analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Builders and Contractors.

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The ROI of Renovations: How Much Value Does Remodeling Add to a Home?

The Architecture Designs

Financing Your Home Renovation Projects Paying for home renovations can be done in several ways. Make sure to learn about the terms of service, interest rates, and repayment schedules to make the best choice for financing your home improvements. Savings is the simplest way to avoid any debt.

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AIA: Crowd-funding shows promise for financing real estate projects

BD+C

Under the long-delayed "crowdfunding” regulations, small firms could sell shares through online "portals," where thousands of investors could pore over the business plans of small companies and choose promising investments. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

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Powerhouse Company builds floating office in Rotterdam's Rijnhaven

Deezen

Dutch architecture firm Powerhouse Company has used cross-laminated timber to construct an off-grid office building that floats on water. Floating Office Rotterdam is among a series of recent designs for floating architecture, with others including a floating sauna in Oslo and a floating house in Seattle by US firm Olson Kundig.

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Weathered Brick Lends a Lived-In Feel to This Refreshed London Flat

Dwell

Harbour is a small Ramsgate-based firm run by Hazel Thompson, a former architect, who shares Emil Eve Architects’ commitment to creating furniture pieces that blend contemporary and traditional techniques with high-quality materials.

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Event: SMPS-NY's “State of the AEC” Panel Discussion

Bustler

Specializing in large-scale corporate real estate projects for finance, insurance, media, and law, Fred excels in executive oversight, industry trend advising, and constructing holistic real estate solutions. Before that, he managed his firm, Project 7, and held key roles at Davis Polk & Wardell LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP.

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First look: Goettsch Partners reveals 'lighthouse' tower scheme for China resort

BD+C

Architecture firm Goettsch Partners has unveiled its design for a new resort and meeting destination on China’s Hainan Island in Haitang Bay. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Events Facilities Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Resort Design' Body Image: read more.