Prefab construction streamlines Nexus Leiden build
State-of-the-art science building assembled using efficient modular construction techniques Located in the Leiden Bio Science Park West in the Netherlands, Nexus Leiden comprises 9,100m² over four large floors, housing state-of-the art laboratories and offices to support the critical work of life science, health and pharmaceutical companies. With its construction site nestled in a busy science park, modular construction techniques were employed to minimize the timeline, space and on-site d...
Western Specialty Contractors Mitigates Building Envelope Air, Moisture Infiltration Issues at Chicago Medical Center
CHICAGO, IL – Western Specialty Contractors - Chicago Facades Branch recently completed Phases 1-5 of a multi-phased, interior AVB (Air & Vapor Barrier) and exterior facade repairs to a building at a medical center campus in the north suburbs of Chicago. Western was subcontracted by Michuda Construction (CM/GC) in early 2024 to perform mock-up repairs to the building’s interior pre-cast panels and mechanical shafts, exterior pre-cast panels, and roof transitions. All work was performed under...
NIBS Releases the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL)
Washington, D.C. — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, announced the release of the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL), a landmark roadmap for creating national, interoperable BIM standards across highways, bridges, and transit infrastructure. Developed through collaboration with industry leaders, federal and state agencies, and research partners, the report establishes...
AISC Seismic Standard Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 341 will supersede the 2022 version and is anticipated to be published as a 2027 edition. Among the proposed changes up for review in this draft of the standard is an updated list of reference standards and materials; updates to the recently proposed rod-braced diaphragms with special seismic detailing; revis...
NIBS Assumes Management of the Sustainable Facilities Tool to Power the Future of Federal Building Innovation
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform will be known as the High Performance Building Guide (HPBG), a new name that reflects its expanded mission and continued evolution. The announcement, made during the opening session...
ECNO Says Buildings Must Halve Emissions Immediately; Energy Experts Call for Digital Renovations
Digital, AI-based retrofits emerge as a viable solution to energy waste in buildings (Source: Exergio) ECNO found that building renovations have stalled. Experts say that the solution already exists as AI retrofits can cut consumption by up to 30%. September 18, 2025. The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) has released a 2025 report which warns that building emissions remain one of the key roadblocks towards net-zero targets. Between 2018 and 2023, annual CO₂ cuts from the sect...
UNC Charlotte Breaks Ground on Stadium Expansion
RMF Engineering, alongside University of North Carolina Charlotte, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and SLAM, celebrated the groundbreaking of phase one of the Jerry Richardson Stadium Expansion. The expansion project, set to add 20,000 square feet, will increase the stadium’s capacity by approximately 20% to around 20,000 seats. The $70 million expansion includes a new tower above the existing press box that will feature a training room for athletes, a new press box for broadcasters,...
KPMG Experts: AI Helps Cut Energy Waste by Up to 30% Within Strategic Energy Management Framework
Outdated hardware isn’t the issue, but bad management is, experts reveal KPMG reinforced the fact that buildings waste energy even after costly upgrades. But there’s a solution: Strategic Energy Management (SEM), a model that turns energy and emissions from long-term goals into day-to-day tasks backed by AI, should be used to achieve higher efficiency rates. September 15, 2025. KPMG has recently released a report on “How AI is helping to improve energy efficiency and management in real es...
New Guidance on Structural Reliability Principles and Methods from ASCE Publications
Reston, Va. –The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Structural Reliability Guidance for ASCE 7-22, is a guidebook for practicing engineers on the structural reliability principles and methods on which modern structural standards and specifications are based. This book explores the background of and theories guiding probability-based limit state design over the last 50 years as it relates to ASCE Standard 7-22. This new technical report sponsored by ASCE’s Struct...
Buildings Tech Lab Seeks Next-Generation Tech to Modernize and Optimize Regulation of New York City’s 1.1 Million Buildings
NYC Department of Buildings and Partnership Fund for New York City Announce Second Annual Tech Competition to Improve Oversight of New York City’s Built Environment September 8, 2025 – The Buildings Tech Lab (BTL) – a public-private initiative by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Partnership Fund for New York City – today opened the application process for its second annual competition. The competition is designed to find, evaluate, and test innovative technology solutio...
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