WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. Read More …
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July Construction Starts Increase 6 Percent
Gains Reported for Public Works, Power Plants, Multifamily Housing, Healthcare Facilities
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The value of new construction starts in July advanced 6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $728.1 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Leading the way was a 26 percent jump by the nonbuilding construction sector, Read More …
ASHRAE Seeks Public Comment on Guideline to Minimize Legionellosis in Water Building Systems
ASHRAE is seeking public comment on Guideline 12-2000, Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems, which is now open for a 45-day public review until Sept. 11. Those interested in reviewing and commenting on the guideline can do so at www.ashrae.org/publicreviews. Read More …
Architecture Firms End Second Quarter on Strong Note
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the fifth consecutive month, architecture firms recorded increasing demand for design services as reflected in the June Architecture Billings Index. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12-month lead time between architecture billings Read More …
LIGHTFAIR 2018 Call for Speakers: Global Invitation to Experts in Diverse Disciplines
ATLANTA, Ga. – The LIGHTFAIR International Conference, which offers hundreds of hours of education in a highly diverse curriculum, begins its run to opening day 2018 with the Call for Speakers launching on July 11. This global invitation calls for top professionals from a broad spectrum of industries to submit to speak Read More …