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Survive Severe Storms With Impact-Resistant Windows

by Josh Williard | May 11, 2018
Commercial | Markets

Although many building owners may be reluctant to invest in impact-resistant windows, which can be three times the cost of standard windows, the value is frequently recouped by the people whose structures are regularly besieged by severe storm conditions.

Private Sector Investments Contribute to More Than 700 Percent Growth in Zero Energy Buildings Market Since 2012

by New Buildings Institute | May 9, 2018
Commercial | Markets

NBI's 2018 zero energy buildings list includes nearly 500 verified and emerging zero energy buildings across the United States and Canada—a 700 percent increase since NBI began tracking projects in 2012, with private sector investment now representing nearly half of all buildings on the list.

Construction Suppliers Making Industry-Wide Shift to E-Commerce

by Michiel Schipperus | May 8, 2018
Commercial | Markets | Technology

Construction suppliers who augment their existing sales channels with ecommerce, be that mobile, their own Web store or social, are seeing increases in sales volumes and better servicing of their customers.

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 Receives Determination From U.S. Department of Energy

by ASHRAE | May 2, 2018
Commercial | Markets

ASHRAE received a final determination issued by the DOE Building Energy Codes Program stating that ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016, Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, would achieve greater energy efficiency in commercial buildings subject to the code.

Six U.S. Cities Participate in USGBC’s LEED for Cities Grant Program

by USGBC | Apr 18, 2018
Commercial | Infrastructure | Markets

Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and San Jose, Calif., received a grant from USGBC that includes financial assistance to help the cities pursue LEED for Cities certification.

Marcum Construction Index Predicts Robust 2018 for the Construction Industry

by Marcum LLP | Mar 22, 2018
Commercial | Economy | Markets

The quarterly Marcum Commercial Construction Index foresees continued momentum in the construction market in 2018, following sustained economic expansion in 2017.

Snow-melting Cables Are a Top In-floor Heating Trend, According to Industry Report

by Stephanie Cernivec | Mar 15, 2018
Commercial | Markets

In the case of commercial buildings, three heating trends have made their way to the top recently. These trends cover the areas of in-floor electric heating and outdoor snow-melting projects, according to a recent industry report.

The Positive Side Effects of Mechanical Retrofits

by Nichole L. Reber | Mar 1, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Markets

Renovations aren’t just a reliable way to sustain staff. They have the beneficial side effects of earning firms more design-assist work, expanding contractors’ client list and leading to the adoption of technology to rise further above the competition.

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Survive Severe Storms With Impact-Resistant Windows

Private Sector Investments Contribute to More Than 700 Percent Growth in Zero Energy Buildings Market Since 2012

Construction Suppliers Making Industry-Wide Shift to E-Commerce

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 Receives Determination From U.S. Department of Energy

Six U.S. Cities Participate in USGBC’s LEED for Cities Grant Program

Marcum Construction Index Predicts Robust 2018 for the Construction Industry

Snow-melting Cables Are a Top In-floor Heating Trend, According to Industry Report

The Positive Side Effects of Mechanical Retrofits

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