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Construction spending to ‘slow dramatically’ through 2026, says AIA

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Despite increasing by 20% in 2023 and 6% in 2024, the AIA expects spending on commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities to “slow dramatically” in the coming two years. Across key sectors, the AIA expects commercial spending to grow 1.7% Spending on nonresidential buildings will see gains of only 2.2%

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A Brick-by-Brick Path to Bridge the Past and Future

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Playing Card Company building, the renovation project reimagines industrial heritage by integrating modern design without losing sight of its historical roots, incorporating residential, commercial, and recreational areas.

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Architecture billings remain in the red, leading to job losses across the industry

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Firms with a commercial/industrial focus reported the most significant decline in business conditions, but weakness was observed across all sectors. This is the third consecutive ABI to record a decline. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions. Billings were shown to be soft across all regions and specializations.

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Bruce Street Commercial Building / Carr

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Catalyst for rejuvenation -& Set within Kensington’s historic industrial precinct, the eight-storey commercial building designed by Carr at 18-20. Completed in 2023 in Preston, Australia. Images by Rory Gardiner.

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The Rise of Metal: Blending Industrial Aesthetics with Other Textures

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Image: © José Hevia Often associated with an industrial aesthetic, metal has become more prevalent in residential and commercial architecture. Relámpago House / h3o architects. Its reflective quality has broadened the scope of texture and color combinations, giving rise to a fresh aesthetic for interior design.

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An industry expert discusses what’s holding back the use of 3D printing in commercial construction

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While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Dodge Momentum Index reverses decline in April, led by influx of commercial planning

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For the month, commercial planning improved by 12.6%, while institutional planning dropped by 6.3%. Planning in the commercial segment was up 6% from year-ago levels, while the institutional segment was down 15% over the same timeframe. The latest Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) has shown an increase of 6.1%