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Top 10 blog posts from 2013

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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' Body Image: read more.

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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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Maryland's Key Bridge Response - A Story of Resolve, Achievement and Reverse Engineering

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Other key parties involved in the recovery are the Army Corps of Engineers and the Coast Guard. The reverse engineering effort involves engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Navy Supervisor of Salvage, MDOT, private firms and the U.S. The details of the structure are explained here. Coast Guard.

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M&A activity down in 2013 among architecture, engineering firms: Report

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In 2013, consultant Morrissey Goodale observed 168 sales of U.S.-based based architecture and engineering (“A/E”) firms – down nearly 10% from the record 180 sales of U.S.-based Similarly, just 107 international A/E firms sold in 2013, a drop of more than 20% from the 135 deals in 2012. based A/E firms in 2012.

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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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BD+C's top 10 stories of 2013

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The world''s tallest twisting tower and the rise of augmented reality technology in construction were among the 10 most popular articles posted on Building Design+Construction ''s website, BDCnetwork.com, in 2013. Here''s a roundup of the top articles from the past 12 months. Happy New Year from the BD+C editorial team! Body Image: read more.