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Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases 1.1% in March, Says ABC

by ABC | May 6, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.1% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Utilities Must Adopt Technology to Repair the Aging U.S. Water Infrastructure

by Stephen A. Jones | May 5, 2021
Infrastructure | Markets

America’s drinking water infrastructure system is rapidly aging, and utilities are struggling to implement technology to make the necessary repairs.

New Report Shows U.S. Water Utilities Sector Still in Early Stages of Digital Transformation

by Dodge Data and Analytics, Bentley Systems, Incorporated | May 4, 2021
Infrastructure | Markets

Findings highlight how data and technology resources will serve as critical assets to improve future efficiencies and operational performance.

Three Modern Commercial Office Lighting Design Ideas

by Chris Jackson | May 3, 2021
Commercial | Markets

Taking the time to consider office lighting is crucial. The right lighting solution will keep employees focused and happy, and can make an impact on clients when they visit the office.

Designing Natural Ventilation Strategies for New and Existing Buildings

by Naghman Khan | Apr 28, 2021
Infrastructure | Markets

Designing natural ventilation strategies necessitates the right set of analysis tools. The design requires highly accurate, fast and accessible software tools that allow architects and engineers to converge on an optimal design.

The Promise and Potential of 5G in Construction

by Nick Ludlum | Apr 21, 2021
Infrastructure | Markets

In the next 10 years, 5G is expected to add 4.5 million new jobs and add $1.5 trillion to U.S. GDP. 5G will provide the connectivity and power to do things that were never before possible on a construction site, or anywhere else.

New Data Helps Optimize Material Selection and Reduce Embodied Carbon in Commercial and Industrial Buildings

by Brent Trenga | Apr 20, 2021
Commercial | Industrial | Markets

Choosing low embodied carbon building materials is a strategy that can reduce the environmental impact of the built environment to help create a more sustainable future.

How Health Systems Can Fill Retail Space to Expand Patient Access

by Jay Johnson | Apr 19, 2021
Commercial | Institutional | Markets

By leveraging data-driven real estate strategy, health care leaders can rally diverse stakeholders around smarter locations that bring good care closer to patients—enhancing patient value and experience.
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