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AIA Responds to ACHP Vote to Revise Section 106

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The American Institute of Architects is opposed to the decision by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to move forward with revisions to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 for public comment.

Glass Elevates Waterfront Living at One St. Petersburg

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Designed by SB Architects and developed by The Kolter Group, One St. Petersburg was envisioned as a signature residential destination featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

Green Ideas Certifies Sixth LEED Certified Building at ASU's Novus Innovation Corridor

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Green Ideas® Building Science Consultants has LEED certified their sixth project within the unique and forward-thinking Novus Innovation Corridor development in Tempe, Arizona.

METALCON 2026 Builds the Industry's Future Today

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:08:00 -0400

New programs for women, Latino professionals and future leaders highlight METALCON 2026 in Orlando.

State-of-the-art Facility Incorporates Natural Light

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Achieving dynamic and diffuse daylight remains a centerpiece of biophilic design, specifically cited in the 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design.

Kennesaw State Univ. Wins PCI Design Precast

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Kennesaw State University team of Ashely Borgman, Ines Konji, and Asma Nadir was the overall winner of the PCI Spring 2026 Design Precast competition.

IIBEC is Hosting an Education Day at Western Roofing Expo

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Join IIBEC on Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. for two presentations designed to elevate your expertise in the building enclosure industry.

NWIR Call for Presentations is Open

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The submission window for presenting at a breakout session during NWIR Days is now open.

Brick Delivers at Traverse City Project

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:05:00 -0400

Lightweight StoCast Brick delivered authentic looks, faster installation and lower project costs.

Architecture Billings Remain Sluggish Through June

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score was 47.3 for June.

Case Engineering Completes $25 Million Renovation to Mississippi Camp Shelby Equipment Concentration Site

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Working in collaboration with longtime partner DILLE POLLARD Architecture, Case Engineering was honored to provide engineering services for several recent projects at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in south Mississippi.

RMF Engineering Announces New Shareholder in Charleston

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Michael Scruggs joined RMF in 2015 and has since established himself as an integral part of the leadership team within the Charleston, South Carolina office, where he currently serves as a mechanical design team lead.

Uneven Growth Persists Across Nonresidential Construction as Economic Uncertainty Lingers

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The nonresidential construction market continued to face headwinds during the first five months of 2026 as spending fell 7 percent in nominal dollars compared to the same period a year earlier.

Carlisle SynTec Systems Launches ThermaThin 7 Polyiso Insulation

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Carlisle SynTec Systems has introduced ThermaThin 7, a new polyiso insulation solution that delivers R-7 per inch for commercial roofing applications.

CetraRuddy Names Five New Partners in Architecture and Planning

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CetraRuddy, the award-winning architecture and interior design firm, has named five new partners to its leadership team.

Amrize to Acquire Rapid Redi-Mix in Dallas-Fort Worth

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Amrize has entered into an agreement to acquire Rapid Redi-Mix LLC, a fast growing concrete producer in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Lawrence Group Principal Paul Wuennenberg Receives ACUHO-I Parthenon Award for Contributions to Student Housing

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lawrence Group announced that Principal Paul Wuennenberg, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB has been awarded the prestigious Parthenon Award, one of the highest honors presented by the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I).

Kentucky’s Oldham County Judicial Center Retains Historic Character, Meets Future Needs

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Re-opened in March 2026, EFCO® curtain wall, storefront and entrances – a brand of Apogee Architectural Metals – met the project’s historical aesthetic, modern performance and low-maintenance for its future needs.

HydroBlok Introduces Revolutionary Direct-to-Stud Installation Wall Application

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

HydroBlok, a manufacturer of lightweight, waterproof construction systems, introduces its HB One Backer CI panel has passed testing for direct-to-stud installation in non-shear wall applications — a breakthrough that removes another costly layer from the traditional

2026 Future Forward Grant Awarded to Research Supporting Deconstruction and Material Reuse

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2026 Future Forward Grant has been awarded to Elaina Berkowitz, AIA, for her research proposal titled “Design for Deconstruction: A Prototype Workflow for Circular Architectural Practice.”

CSI Licensing Controversy Continues as Members Press for Answers on Governance, Transparency

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Months after the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) overhaul of its licensing model sparked widespread concern among specifiers and design professionals, the conversation has shifted from pricing to questions surrounding transparency, governance and member trust.

Technoform Advances Thermal Barrier Bonding

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New Adhesion Prime technology streamlines glazing while improving thermal and structural performance.

Cushing Terrell Designs the Athletic Club Boise, Professional Soccer Stadium in Garden City, Idaho

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The goal of the adaptive reuse project was to modernize and expand the existing structures, develop new spaces and systems necessary to support new uses, and make accessibility improvements to create world-class amenities for the soccer players and their fans.

ATAS’ Brookley Flats Wins 2026 Metal Architecture Design Award

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Brookley Flats pairs six-color ATAS International metal panels with affordable housing, sustainable design and live-work studios for Boston’s artist community.

Glass Drives Clarity and Performance at Pittsburgh’s Landmark FNB Financial Center

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Vitro Architectural Glass helped shape Pittsburgh’s skyline with high-performance glazing solutions featured prominently in the new FNB Financial Center, a 26-story, Class A office tower anchoring the redevelopment of the Lower Hill District.

Benjamin Obdyke Names New CEO

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:40:00 -0400

Leadership changes at Benjamin Obdyke as George Caruso succeeds longtime CEO Dave Campbell.

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $25,000 to the Red Cross Following Venezuela Earthquakes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, 2026

Three Community Nonprofits Awarded Small Project Design Grants

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The American Institute of Architects’ Small Project Design advisory committee has awarded grants to three nonprofits, supporting their collaborations with architects on impactful projects that serve and benefit their communities.

NYC Tower Failure Offers Warning for Contractors

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400

After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability.

Call For Abstracts Now Open for CCBST 2027

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For 40 years, the Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology has brought together building science researchers, educators, designers, material suppliers, and practitioners to exchange ideas on the future of this ever-evolving field. Submitted papers have expert peer review.