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Spending on Construction Across U.S. Unexpectedly Down in August

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Summer may be a traditionally busy time in the construction industry, but this August turned disappointing for many building professionals. Based in part of positive trends in U.S. construction spending, economists polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.5 percent spending increase for August. Considering July saw a spending uptick of 1.2 percent, the forecast seemed […]

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New Apple Headquarters Aiming to Be Greenest Building on Earth

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In line with Apple’s corporate philosophy of creating the smallest environmental footprint possible, their new Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, is being constructed to be a net-zero facility. This term refers to a building that produces its own renewable energy onsite. In addition, Apple strives to meet the highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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SkyRise, Miami’s Tallest Tower, Is Underway and Set to Open in 2017

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Miami’s newest and tallest tower is currently under construction and is scheduled to be finished by 2017. SkyRise Miami is expected to be the tallest tower building in the city when it is finished, according to Building Design & Construction. Rising to a height of 305 meters, the tower is expected to include three viewing

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