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World's largest satellite terminal opens in China
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (296+ words) Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in China has opened a new satellite terminal that ranks as the world's largest by passenger traffic. Terminal 3 B, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), doubles the airport's capacity. A satellite terminal is a standalone building…...
LA groundwater desalter expansion moves forward
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (232+ words) Officials in Torrance, Calif. , have launched a major expansion of groundwater desalination to increase local drinking water supplies and reduce reliance on imported water. On June 10, the Water Replenishment District (WRD) and the City of Torrance held a groundbreaking ceremony…...
Cruise ship-inspired office campus tops off in Miami
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (157+ words) Construction has topped out on the Royal Caribbean Group's expanded campus in Miami. The design for the 3, 251 m2 (350, 000 sf) building draws inspiration from the group's cruise ships. The project, designed by HOK, is on the southwest corner of the Port of…...
Cut Costs, Cut Carbon: Test Your HVAC Knowledge
2+ week, 3+ day ago (86+ words) The Construction Specifier Search The Construction Specifier Cut Costs, Cut Carbon: Test Your HVAC Knowledge This week's quiz is from Proactive HVAC maintenance: Balancing costs with sustainability. Think sustainability is all about new technology? Think again. The biggest gains often…...
Grocery store transformation blends shopping and hospitality
2+ week, 3+ day ago (150+ words) A grocery store renovation is expanding the store's appeal by positioning it as a community hub. Town & Country Markets in Poulsbo, Wash. , teamed up with design partner Cushing Terrell to prioritize meal planning, convenience, and a new on-site restaurant. The…...
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Penn Station redevelopment gets design team
2+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) The design team to oversee the redevelopment of New York Penn Station has been selected. HNTB'HOK Joint Venture, in association with Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), will drive the architectural, urban design, and engineering vision. The redevelopment will boost…...
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Building enclosure commissioning: Defining and specifying an effective BECx scope
2+ week, 5+ day ago (422+ words) As the design progresses, the BECx P conducts a peer review of drawings and specifications at each design phase to verify compliance with the OPR's standards and participates in design meetings. This review can include a design issues log with…...
Woodworking scholarships worth $80 K handed out
2+ week, 5+ day ago (162+ words) The Education Foundation of the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWIEF) recently awarded $80, 000 in scholarships to support students for careers in the architectural woodwork industry. "As part of a record-setting year, the AWIEF Board of Trustees awarded $80, 000 in scholarships to 24 recipients, with…...