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ICC Seeks Energy Code Committee Members

Scott lewis
Scott Lewis
March 23, 2021
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Participants will be selected from a variety of groups, reducing the influence of the government.
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Academy's Sphere
Cultural Centers

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 'Sphere' Appears to Defy Gravity

A September opening was delayed by COVID-19
Christine Kilpatrick
March 19, 2021
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The $500-million Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will raise the curtain this September on an eye-popping museum and theater complex that honors the past, is designed to resist future seismic forces and appears to defy the laws of gravity.


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Nordstrom Facade Restoration
Best of the Best Projects 2020

Best Specialty Construction: Nordstrom Facade Restoration

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Nadine M. Post
March 10, 2021
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Returning a two-story section of a corner facade to its 1912 Beaux Arts look sounds simple enough: Remove the modern replacement and install a precast concrete replica of the original. On the contrary, there was nothing simple about the elaborate storefront job.
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Energy Conservation Code
Codes & Standards

International Code Council Approves Controversial Process Change

Stakeholders will now have a vote in approving changes to the model International Energy Conservation Code
Scott lewis
Scott Lewis
March 5, 2021
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The ICC's board of directors approved a change to the development process for its model International Energy Conservation Code.


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DeadBird

Wis. Industry Groups Challenge Madison's Bird-Safe Design Requirements

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
March 4, 2021
One Comment

A requirement passed last fall for new construction and expansions in Madison, Wis., to include bird-safe designs and materials has been formally challenged by an advocacy group representing several Wisconsin construction and real estate industry associations. 


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OBryant Windows

Boston Public Schools Welcome Students Back After Virus-Related Renovations

Oldest U.S. public school district worked on upgrades during remote learning
Stephanie Loder
March 1, 2021
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The public school district carried out extensive renovations and upgrades.

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Walker, Swinerton Partner on Predesigned, Preengineered Parking Garages

Jeff rubenstone
Jeff Rubenstone
February 24, 2021
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Parking structures can often be an afterthought in larger projects, but the hidden costs of delays and design changes can upend an otherwise simple structure.


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Obituary

World-Renowned Structural Engineer Les Robertson, ENR's Man of the Year in 1989, Dies

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Nadine M. Post
February 11, 2021
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Leslie E. Robertson, preeminent structural engineer of supertall buildings, died on Feb. 11—one day before his 93rd birthday.


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ICC
Codes and Standards

Controversy Over Proposed Changes to ICC's Model Energy Code Development

Scott lewis
Scott Lewis
February 9, 2021
2 Comments

The International Code Council is proposing a drastic and controversial change that would streamline the development process for its model International Energy Conservation Code.


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Planned Amazon Virginia office
Building Design

Amazon Unveils Concept for Virginia Headquarters 'Helix'

Jim parsons
Jim Parsons
February 2, 2021
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The second phase of Amazon's northern Virginia campus will center around “The Helix,” a 350-ft-tall tapered glass structure.
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Cutting-Edge Bridge Design: High Level of Detail and Challenging Deadlines

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As bridge designs become more complex, engineering teams face many challenges with limited project budgets and tight deadlines. Join us for an exclusive webinar as we share details of a prominent bridge design project executed by Arup. Discover how they delivered a fabulous bridge design on-time without jeopardizing quality. We’ll also share the best practices they learned from this one-of-a-kind project.

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Bentley

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Webinar

9/24/20 to 9/24/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Building for Performance. Building for People.

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Future-Proofing Infrastructure Stories by AREP and Bentley

Building and public space design is not just about improving the aesthetics of infrastructure, it’s important to consider the usability of the building for the inhabitants. During this webinar, we'll explore the tools and projects that allow buildings of all types to be designed and operated with a better understanding of how the people will use them.

Sponsored by:

Bentley

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