Category : Construction & Design

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced a call for feedback for the next version of LEED. USGBC created the LEED 20 years ago to measure and define green building and to provide a roadmap for developing sustainable buildings. LEED is updated through a continuous process. In April 2019,...

Thread collective has completed the interior renovation of the new Triumph showroom in Brooklyn. As one of the largest British motorcycle brands, Triumph is committed to providing consumers with an immersive experience learning how their bikes come to life. With a goal of bringing their expertise and passion for motorcycles...

Arc Building Partners and Claremont Companies have entered into a strategic partnership agreement. The deal will bolster Claremont’s construction capabilities and enable Arc Building Partners to expand into the New York/New Jersey metropolitan market. Arc Building Partners will merge with Claremont Construction Group, the construction affiliate of Claremont Companies, and...

Somerset Development has closed on its acquisition of a 31-acre property in Somerville, NJ, which will serve as the future site for Somerset Station. The site was purchased from the New Jersey Transit Corporation, with Investors Bank providing financing for the acquisition. Somerset Station, which will be located along NJ...

By Linda O’Flanagan The Associated General Contractors of America has criticized a move to exclude the construction industry from a new government-approved apprenticeship program. The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a process for the Department of Labor to advance the development of high-quality industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAPs). The agency...

Canada’s Oxford Properties has unveiled plans to build the largest mixed-use development in Toronto’s history. The $3.5 billion mixed use project will deliver 3.3 million square feet of office space, 800 residential rental units, and three acres of public space. Eric Plesman, executive vice president of North America, Oxford Properties,...

Architects are facing increased demand to create work environments that contribute positively to an individual’s well-being. Desk size is shrinking but employers are creating custom spaces to spark group creativity. “The conversations we are having today with clients are about how we can create a flexible working environment to best...