JLL Acquires CLEO Construction Management
Acquisition of project management company will help to meet the needs of healthcare facilities with expanded, specialized services.
Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market Forecast
TechSci Research announces a new market research report, "Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market Forecast & Opportunities."
Green Building Business Booming In Canada
New report shows Canadian green building market growing steadily with owners seeing strong benefits from building green.
Current And Future Water Risks Ahead For Corporations
Study shows 60% of companies indicate water is poised to affect business growth and profitability within five years; more than 80% say it will influence decisions on where to locate facilities.
New Performance-Based Design Guide Now Available
National Institute of Building Sciences makes free tool available to the public via the WBDG.
Revenues For Smart Building Applications To Grow 150% Globally By 2017
The global market for integrated equipment in buildings is forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 20.3%—from $12.6 billion in 2012 to $31.6 billion by 2017. As a proportion of overall building equipment investment, smart applications are forecast to increase from 8% to 14% over the same period.
CEOs To Promote Resilient Planning And Building Materials
In conjunction with Building Safety Month, chief executive officers (CEOs) of almost two-dozen leading design and construction industry associations issued a joint statement on resilience.
New Approach To Energy Code Compliance Clears Hurdle
Outcome-based path would focus on a building’s energy performance during operation.
LG Electronics Building Among Top Development Projects In New Jersey
NJ Alliance for Action Award celebrates economic impact in New Jersey of new LG North American headquarters.
Friday Funny: Around The World In Search Of The 30 Most Architecturally Impressive Sports...
On its trip around the world, Sports Management Degree Hub discovered the most defining element of a city's architecture—sports stadiums—can radiate the history and energy of a city.
London Retains World’s Most Expensive Office Market Title
Strong demand amid dwindling supply in London's West End pushes rents up by 5%; London confirms its position as the world's most expensive office market for the second consecutive year. Hong Kong ranks second after losing top spot to London last year for the first time since 2008; global office rents increase by 3% overall.
Commercial Real Estate Industry Continues To Achieve Utilities Savings
Data from BOMA’s Experience Exchange Report reflects results of the industry's focus on energy efficiency.
IPMS: Change Around The Corner For Global Real Estate
The new standard is considered one of the most significant developments in the real estate profession in recent history and will go beyond office measurement standardization to include other property types in the coming months.
FEMA Recommends I-Codes For National Flood Insurance Program
Report to Congress states current I-Codes are effective in reducing flood-related damage.
ARCHIVAL COVERAGE: SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit
The Summit brought together 1,200 attendees to discuss the advantages of investing in America and the importance of foreign direct investment as a source of job creation and economic growth.
Updated Green Globes Building Certification Program Now Built On ANSI Standard
Green Globes is used as an alternative to LEED.
Study Finds Health And Environmental Risk In Building Insulation
Research suggests alternative courses of action, including the possible development of a more accurate test, the use of different flame retardant chemicals, and a range of options for mitigating the impact of the flame retardants currently used.
Edgar T. Coene, Group C Founder And Chairman, Dies At 83
Coene, a publishing entrepreneur whose 50-year career embraced innovation and public service, passed away on September 17, 2013.
FRIDAY FUNNY: You’re So Vain
If you're an architect in Dubai, you probably think this post is about you, don't you?
FRIDAY FUNNY: Dolly Parton’s World Is About To Get Bigger
The bigger and better world of Dolly will include more thrills and sweeter dreams.