Articles Tagged with ''building design''

The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will once again be a part of Design & Construction Week as an exhibitor at the 2026 International Builders’ Show.

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced its 2026 Board of Directors, including newly elected officers and directors approved by GBI membership.

The new 135,000 square foot building creates both a precinct and a destination for the university’s rapidly growing computing and information science programs. 

Only time will tell if nascent technologies can close the gap on these challenges to realize economically viable solutions that will usher a breakthrough in the market and catalyze efforts to decarbonize the building sector.

Fitwel announced the launch of the Fitwel Loyalty Program, a new initiative created to recognize and reward organizations that are driving meaningful progress in health-focused building practices.

Architecture students from The Catholic University of America will build a massive floating spaceframe in the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., using sustainable materials and new technology that was designed in part by a student and professor at the University.

The Waterfront Alliance announced that Julie Raskin will join the organization as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 24, 2025.

The World Green Building Council announced significant global engagement in aligning national climate commitments with the buildings sector, as over 40 countries worldwide have now used its NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Buildings to evaluate their countries’ climate action plans.

The majority of the construction industry is embracing artificial intelligence, albeit at varying levels of implementation, but significant challenges remain that may ultimately stunt adoption rates, according to the 2025 Annual AI Benchmarking Report from BuiltWorlds.