After a nearly year-long delay brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh International Airport is gearing up to restart its $1.1-billion terminal modernization program.

The new 30-story downtown high-rise will feature lounges, fitness and conference facilities that open to a panoramic sky terrace.

Recent advances in machine learning and smart algorithms offer new insights for architects, engineers and contractors. But getting artificial-intelligence systems to align with the industry’s needs is the next step for the technology’s proponents.

Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts will accommodate 750 students when complete this fall.