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LA halts Metro Purple Line construction over worker safety concerns

Archinect

Work on the vast expansion of the Metro Purple Line in Los Angeles has come to an abrupt stop following dozens of worker injuries and safety concerns that officials say have not been addressed. The safety of those building our county’s transportation projects must always be protected.

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Common Mistakes Every Contractor Should Avoid

The Architecture Designs

Savvy contractors understand that it’s impossible to eliminate every single job site error. To that end, here’s a list of common mistakes all contractors must avoid. . Overlooking safety concerns. Always remember that while the construction business is never without risk, you can still work smart to promote safety.

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5 innovations in high-rise building design

BD+C

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has named two winners and three finalists of its 2013 Innovation Award. Body Image: read more.

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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

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Differences Between Glulam and Traditional Timber Beams: Key Advantages

Modern Architecture Concept

In construction, material selection can significantly impact a projects cost, design, safety, and long-term performance. When choosing between glulam and traditional timber beams, builders, architects, and contractors must weigh the benefits and limitations of each. Glulam production begins with the selection of high-quality timber.

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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials

BD+C

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

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SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles

Deezen

Other recent projects by SOM include a "vertical campus" in Cambridge for the US Department of Transportation in Cambridge and a supertall skyscraper with "monolithic simplicity" in New York City. The photography is by Dave Burk and Lucas Blair Simpson.

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