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Dodge Momentum Index Inches Up in November
Posted December 6, 2016

The Dodge Momentum Index moved 0.3% higher in November to 133.2 from its revised October reading of 132.7 (2000=100). The Momentum Index is a...
Leddy Matum Stacy Architects Receives the 2017 AIA Architecture Firm Award
Posted December 6, 2016

The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) voted today for Leddy Matum Stacy Architects (LMSA) to receive the 2017 AIA...
New Report Finds D.C. Could Enhance Livability While Saving Billions of Dollars with Smart Surface Technologies
Posted December 6, 2016

Achieving Urban Resilience: Washington, D.C., a new report authored by Capital E, documents and quantifies the large-scale environmental, health and economic benefits that Washington,...
Arc; New Technology Venture Launched
Posted November 30, 2016

A new technology company, Arc Skoru Inc., officially launched today by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). This new venture will be the official host...
Nonresidential Construction Spending Gains Momentum
Posted November 30, 2016

Nonresidential construction spending totaled $699.7 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis in October, a 0.3 percent decrease from September’s significantly upwardly revised total,...
Construction Unemployment Rates Improve in 33 States Year-Over-Year
Posted November 28, 2016

October not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rates were down in 33 states and the nation on a year-over-year basis, according to analysis released...

This Month’s Features

Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye

While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems

A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...
Mastering Metal Composite Material (MCM)

MCM is not just a material; it is an opportunity to transform architectural intent into built reality.
The Resiliency of Stone-coated Steel Roofing

By combining the steel composition, panel profile, and installation methods, a stone-coated steel roof can carry more weight from snow than other roofing options,...