BD+C

AUGUST 6, 2013

'The average amount of space per office worker globally has dropped to 150 square feet or less, from 225 square feet in 2010, according to a recent global survey conducted by CoreNet Global , a leading association of corporate real estate managers at large companies throughout the world. The study is part of CoreNet Global''s ongoing advocacy of quality working environments and work experiences, and the group''s call to action to measure quality of life per square foot. read more.

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Real Estate Space Government Contractor 109

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 18, 2013

Without any education in business basics, architects rarely understand the fundamentals of business success. Some months we have money left over and other months we struggle to pay each bill. For years, I ran my business with no real understanding of how to end each month with a profit. Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes.

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BD+C

AUGUST 23, 2013

'With an average cost per square foot of $16.11, Stamford, Conn., is the most costly U.S. market for commercial real estate, according to a new study by the Building Owners and Managers Association International. New York and San Francisco are also among the nation''s priciest markets. read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2013

'Chicago, IL.– Chicago-based Magellan Development Group, one of the Midwest’s most prolific large-scale, mixed-use developers, is building a national footprint through two mixed-use projects in Minneapolis and Nashville. Exclude Content: Yes. read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2013

'The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a jump of more than a full point last month, indicating acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 20, 2013

'FLUSHING, N.Y. – The United States Tennis Association has announced its plans for a sweeping transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center that will include the construction of two new stadiums, as well as a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium. The transformation will be implemented in three phases to begin at the conclusion of the 2013 US Open.

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BD+C

AUGUST 20, 2013

'The Dallas City Council is expected to vote soon on a proposed code amendment would limit a building’s exterior reflectivity of “visible light” to 15%. The purpose of this rule is to cut down on “undesirable glare for pedestrians and potentially hazardous glare for motorists.” This marks the first time the city has tried to regulate glass and glare on new construction. read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2013

'The Petersen Automotive Museum will mark its 20th anniversary in 2014 by commencing a complete exterior transformation and a dynamic redesign of the interior, resulting in a world class museum that will showcase the art, experience, culture and heritage of the automobile. Displays will feature the prominence of the automobile in Southern California, as well as cars, trucks and motorcycles from around the world.

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BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2013

'The new Freight development in Denver infuses a 29,000-sf, mid-century shipping terminal with the next evolution of TAXI creative work spaces. Flexible and filled with natural light, Freight is designed with unique and customizable spaces to suit the needs of modern businesses. Common spaces and amenities promote collaboration. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 29, 2013

'Mortenson Construction officially completed Phase II of the Bill Snyder Stadium Master Plan on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, Kan., on August 21, 2013. The transformation was completed ahead of schedule, a full week before the defending Big 12 Champion Wildcats take on two-time defending FCS?National Champion North Dakota State in the first game of the season.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2013

'Real estate professionals from Crate and Barrel, Jones Lang LaSalle, Baxter, and Advocate Healthcare are among the building owner representatives attending and speaking at Building Design+Construction ''s new conference and expo, BUILDING Chicago , September 9-11. More than half of the 65+ continuing education sessions offered at the show will include a building owner representative, who will offer their unique perspective on current trends and projects. read more.

Real Estate 83

Real Estate Building Contractor Education 83

BD+C

AUGUST 26, 2013

'BD+C ''s roundup of the top construction market news for the week of August 18 includes the latest architecture billings index from AIA and a BOMA study on the nation''s most and least expensive commercial real estate markets. read more.

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Real Estate Government Education Transportation 79

BD+C

AUGUST 26, 2013

'An upgraded locker room, expanded weight room, and updated dining room with an outdoor patio greeted the Chicago Bears when they arrived at Halas Hall for practice this month. The improvements are part of a major expansion and renovation of the Bears’ headquarters in Lake Forest, Ill., completed by Mortenson Construction in less than seven months, the time between National Football League seasons.

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BD+C

AUGUST 23, 2013

'PORTLAND, Ore. – Demand for the services of commissioning professionals is rising and will continue to rise into the near future, according to a survey by PECI and the Building Commissioning Association (BCA). read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2013

'Phoenix -- The new Phoenix Regional Office of DPR Construction, designed by SmithGroupJJR, has been officially certified as a Net Zero Energy Building by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). It’s the largest building in the world to achieve Net Zero Energy Building Certification through the Institute to date. read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 20, 2013

'AIA, Gilbane, DBIA, and USGBC released major reports last week. Here''s a roundup of the latest market news for the nonresidential construction industry. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2013

'There has been a strong push by government officials for businesses to hire veterans. Some businesses are pushing back against proposed rules requiring federal contractors to step up their hiring of returning military service personnel. Associated General Contractors says that complying with the new financial and administrative requirements for hiring veterans would cost employers $11,333 per office location, 25 times higher than a Department of Labor estimate. read more.

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Contractor Regulation Estimating Government 72

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Design

BD+C

AUGUST 15, 2013

'Providence, RI – August 15, 2013 – Gilbane Building Company today announces the publication of the Summer 2 read more.

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Construction Construction Contractor Management 89

BD+C

AUGUST 30, 2013

'As a growing number of healthcare institutions become more customer-focused, post-occupancy evaluations (POE) are playing a bigger role in new construction and renovation projects. Advocate Health Care is among the healthcare organizations to institute a detailed post-occupancy assessment process for its projects. read more.

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BD+C

AUGUST 13, 2013

'Washington, D.C. — With millions of sports fans visiting LEED-certified green sports venues every year, the U.S. read more.

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Sustainability Contractor Management Engineering 83

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2013

'The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is now providing The Integrated Rapid Visual Screening tool designed to determine initial or relative risk and resilience for buildings based on visual inspection only. The tool categorizes 15 building types and addresses 20 hazardous events: internal (intrusion, blast and CBR); external blast and external chemical, biological, and radiological releases; earthquakes; wind; landslide; and fire.

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Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

Architecture

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2013

'The City of Philadelphia has begun to send out compliance notices regarding its Building Energy Benchmarking Law. The rule requires owners/operators of buildings with more than 50,000 sf of indoor floor space (or mixed-use buildings where at least 50,000 sf of indoor space is devoted to commercial use) to disclose annual energy usage and water consumption.

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Building Regulation Commercial Cities 68

BD+C

AUGUST 8, 2013

'A project by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT), the FTSE Group, and the U.S. Green Building Council to jointly develop a Green Property Index could help REITs attract some of the growing pool of socially responsible investment money slated for green investments. The goal of the index is to enable investment in REITs based on objective sustainability rankings. ( [link] ).

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Sustainability Real Estate Development Developer 65

BD+C

AUGUST 16, 2013

'Do you have the next big idea for improving the performance of buildings and the built environment? Building Design+Construction ’s 3rd Annual U40 Leadership Summit is your chance to shine—and share in $5,000 in prizes. The U40 Summit will take place October 9-11, 2013, in San Francisco. read more.

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Management Engineering Engineering Environment 65

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 4, 2013

As small firm architects, work/life balance plays a critical role in the success of our businesses, as well as the success of our families. In Annmarie’s and my case (and I hope it will be the case with many sole proprietor and small firm architects) our work and our life have integrated themselves into one continuous and often wonderful experience.

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