Construction materials prices drop slightly in April

The construction materials price index for nonresidential buildings fell 0.3% in April extending the decline since the September index peak to 13.1%. Prices for the mix of materials used in nonresidential construction prices are back to the December 2007 level before the 14% jump in prices from March through September, according to Jim Haughey, BD+C Economist and Chief Economist with Reed Construction Data.

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NSF to Dole Out $200 Million for Facility Upgrades



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Moisture control guidelines for indoor ski parks

In the final installment of a six-part series on moisture control solutions for specialty buildings, Sean O’Brien, senior project manager with Boston-based engineer Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, talks about moisture-control challenges that are unique to indoor ski parks, including interior snow melt and condensation on and within the building enclosure.

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Architects in the South Feel the Economic Pinch



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Architectural Billings Index Shows Signs of Hope



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Higher Education Buildings Report: The top BD+C articles on university and college facilities

This exclusive collection of articles from Building Design+Construction covers the latest trends, best practices, ideas, and innovations in the higher education buildings market. Topics include: the greening of academe, eco-dorms, student recreation centers, campus design, geothermal systems, natural ventilation, and designing for the class of 2020.

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Lawsuit Aims to Prevent Razing of New Orleans Historic District



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Shamir Resigns from Van Alen Institute



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SCAD Comes to the Rescue of Atlanta’s Ivy Hall



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Nation’s Largest New Public Transportation Project Moving Into Construction Phase



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