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World's Tallest Skyscraper Resumes Construction After a 5-Year Hiatus in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Set to become the world’s tallest skyscraper and beat the UAE’s Burj Khalifa, the tower was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture and initially began construction in 2013. Furthermore, the initial contractor was replaced during the 2017-2019 Saudi Arabian purge.

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Kanye West relists Tadao Ando-designed Malibu home for $14 million less

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The 4,000-square-foot design from 2013 had been previously owned by Richard Sachs. Marmol Radziner served as the executive architect and general contractor for its original construction. The new price is substantially lower than both the original $53 million listing and the $75 million price tag it carried in 2020 before he paid $57.3

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Report: Contractors invest $1.6 billion in workforce development annually

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Associated Builders and Contractors members invested $1.6 billion in 2013. billion to educate their employees in 2018, up from $1.1

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Top 10 blog posts from 2013

BD+C

BD+C editors and our contributors posted hundreds of blogs in 2013. Architects Energy-Efficient Design Arena Building Owner BIM/IT Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Retail Centers Shopping Centers Drew Ballensky Blog Energy Efficiency Insulation Reconstruction / Renovation' Here''s a recap of the most popular topics.

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2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper

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While 2013 didn''t see the completion of a mega tower like Burj Khalifa, it was a near-record-setting year in terms of the number of super-tall skyscrapers completed. Body Image: read more.

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Construction spending for 2013 finishing 5% higher than 2012: Gilbane Construction Economics report

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??Construction growth is looking up, according to the Winter 2013 release of the periodic report Construction Economics, authored by Gilbane Building Company. Construction spending for 2013 will finish the year 5% higher than 2012. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team'

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Top 10 green building projects for 2013 [slideshow]

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The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. Body Image: read more.

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