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Institutional planning slips 17.2 percent in March
(04/25/2024)
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 8.6 percent in March to 164 from the revised February reading of 179.5. Over the month, commercial planning fell 3.2 percent and institutional...

This Month’s Features

Designing for Thermal Resilience

The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture

High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization

The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings

Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.