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Home » Topic » Markets » Commercial

Smart Buildings Market Prepares to Take Off

by Maggie Murphy | Aug 29, 2017
Commercial | Institutional | Markets

The global smart buildings market is continuing to grow, with a new report from Zion Market Research projecting its value to increase from $7 billion in 2014 to $36 billion in 2020, growing at a compound annual rate of 30 percent.

The Graying of America

by Construction Executive | Aug 29, 2017
Commercial | Markets

Senior housing—be it assisted or independent living—is no longer a one-size-fits-all facility.

(Re)Constructing the Retail Sector

by Construction Executive | Mar 30, 2017
Commercial | Markets

The numbers are showing that retail construction is enjoying a renaissance as consumers loosen the purse strings and regain confidence in the economy.

New Guide Touts Quiet Hotel Construction

by Construction Executive | Jan 27, 2017
Commercial | Markets

A new Quiet Room® Guide is available to help architects, developers and construction professionals understand the Quiet Room® label.

Turn Inefficient Pools Into Assets During Commercial Renovations: Construction Contractors Experienced in Indoor Can Lower Energy Consumption and Improve Indoor Air Quality

by Doug Martin | Jan 16, 2017
Commercial | Markets

Many older hospitality and health facilities see their pools as a burden and a huge potential expense to upgrade, which presents an opportunity for contractors to turn an under-performing feature into an asset. Here's how to turn indoor pools into a smarter amenity.
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