Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) third quarter Home Design Trends Survey shows a sizeable increase in demand for automated home systems, including smart thermostats, window covering and security devices. The latest survey results—focusing on home features—also reveals the demand for au pair/in-law suites and outdoor living spaces continuing to grow and topping […]
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Much has changed in the roofing industry since 1944, but one thing has remained constant – the letters T-A-M-K-O as a trusted name in building products. This week, TAMKO Building Products LLC celebrates 75 years in business with a historic anniversary and employee events, including a picnic at its Downtown Operations facility in Joplin, Missouri. […]
Prolonged economic expansion, a near 50-year low unemployment rate, and a 40 percent increase in non-residential construction spending over the last several years has led to an increase in compensation for architects. Pay for architectural staff positions has risen by more than 6 percent per year since early 2017, according to the 2019 AIA Compensation […]
The American Institute of Steel Construction thanks Nucor Corp.’s Chairman and CEO, John J. Ferriola, for his dedicated service to the American steel industry. Ferriola will retire effective Dec. 31, 2019, Nucor announced Friday. Ferriola began his tenure at Nucor as the manager of maintenance and engineering at Nucor Steel-Texas in 1991. “We are better […]
Vectorworks Inc. announces the 2020 release of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals, as well as 2020 versions of Vision and Braceworks. This newest release brings improved software performance, quality enhancements and new data-driven workflows. “Data and usability are the cornerstones of this year’s product line enhancements,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “When […]
Following the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announcement of the approval of a landmark resolution to engage the architectural profession in fighting climate change, a new report reveals why architects and engineers will need to redouble their efforts to reach 2030 Commitment goals. “The findings of this new report underscore why it is imperative that […]
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has developed a new video, “Metal Building Systems 101,” now available on its YouTube channel. This video is a comprehensive overview of metal building systems and runs for approximately 22 1/2 minutes. “Our latest video is a great introduction to metal building systems,” notes Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. […]
The Metal Construction Association has created a new group focused on increasing awareness of Metal Composite Material (MCM) for the architectural building envelope. The MCM Alliance supports product performance testing, initiates research, and promotes education and actions to influence public policies for the utilization and growth of MCM in the marketplace. Introduced more than 40 […]
Kingspan has joined the Materials Carbon Action Network (materialsCAN), a group of members of the building industry that is ready to act on the smart prioritization of embodied carbon in building materials. Interface Inc., a global commercial flooring company, launched materialsCAN in 2018 with Skanska, Gensler, USG, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed and Armstrong Ceilings to change the way […]
On the heels of announcing a landmark initiative to drive climate action, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is outlining an initial path forward for the organization and profession this morning in a new declaration, Where We Stand: Climate Action. “Climate change requires a holistic approach, addressing the interdependencies among people, buildings, infrastructure, and the […]
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.5 months in July 2019, down 0.3 months or 2.9 percent from June 2019, when CBI stood at 8.8 months. “Construction backlog declined in all four major regions in July,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “While the Northeast and South—the regions […]
METALCON 2019, the metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions, announces its keynote speakers sponsored by long-time partners’ United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) and PPG, both title sponsors headquartered in Pittsburgh, and both actively involved with METALCON since its inception 29 years ago. On Wednesday, Oct. 16 at […]
Demand for design services in August took a markedly downward swing compared to July’s already soft score, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 47.2 in August showed a significant drop in architecture firm billings compared to the July score of […]
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated a document providing a standardized comparative analysis procedure for determining the structural integrity of window and door products. AAMA 2502-19, “Comparative Analysis Procedure for Window and Door Products,” was last updated in 2007. “New content in the 2019 version of this standard includes guidance for unit sizes […]
Bloomfield, Conn.-based Fairview Architectural North America and Woburn, Mass.-based RHEINZINK America Inc. announced the companies are in a strategic partnership. The collaboration provides Fairview with exclusive rights to the RHEINZINK prePATINA zinc skins for its’ zinc composite material (ZCM). The zinc finishes will be available on Fairview’s Vitrabond FR metal composite material (MCM). The ZCM […]
U.S. construction industry leaders’ confidence diminished somewhat in July 2019, yet they remain optimistic regarding nonresidential construction’s near-term prospects, according to the Construction Confidence Index recently released by Associated Builders and Contractors. While contractor confidence regarding sales, profits and staffing levels declined for a third consecutive month, all three principal components measured by the survey […]
New construction starts dropped 6 percent over the month in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $807.1 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. August’s decline breaks a string of three consecutive month-to-month gains. By major sector, nonbuilding construction fell 15 percent in August, reversing the large increases made in the previous month […]
A groundbreaking new study by Dodge Data & Analytics in collaboration with construction technology provider e-Builder, a Trimble Company, reveals the unintended consequences of increased adoption of project management software by project owners and the impact it has when contractors use their own, disconnected software workflows. The study, entitled “Connecting Owners and Contractors: How Technology […]
U.S. construction costs increased once again in September, according to IHS Markit and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The current headline IHS Markit PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index registered 58.5 in September, a slight dip from August’s reading of 59.9, recording the 35th consecutive month of construction cost increases. Both the materials and equipment […]
METALCON 2019, the metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions, is featuring an interactive panel presentation by leading women in the metal and roofing industries on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m., at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Presenting How Women Are Changing the Face of Roofing & […]
Mentor, Ohio-based Roll-Kraft announced it hired Sean Larkin to the company’s corporate sales team. Larkin was branch manager at St. Louis, Mo.-based Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where his efforts increased corporate business relations. His leadership skills, sales and customer service experience will benefit him as he travels throughout the U.S. visiting Roll-Kraft’s existing and prospective customers. Larkin […]