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Construction Output Drops Significantly Due to COVID-19

July 30, 2020

The U.S. economy contracted at an annualized rate of 32.9 percent during the second quarter of 2020, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Commercial Construction Index Drops Amid Pandemic, But Contractors Poised for Near-Term Recovery

Contractors Quickly Prioritized Worker Health and Safety, and 1 in 3 Plan to Hire More Workers in the Next 6 Months

June 26, 2020

The Q2 2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released on June 23 plunged from 74 in Q1 to 56 in Q2.

USGBC Releases New Credits In Response to COVID-19

June 9, 2020

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released four new Safety First Pilot Credits in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

AIA Commends Approval of COVID-19 Relief Bill

April 24, 2020

AIA encourages firms in financial need to apply for available loans quickly as funds are limited.

Coalition Urges Governors to Include Construction in Reopenings

April 23, 2020

A coalition of 109 companies and organizations, representing a broad span of the construction industry, delivered a letter to the governors of Northeastern states underscoring the ability of the industry to operate safely in the face of the pandemic.

ABI Points to Major Downturn in Commercial Construction

April 22, 2020

Largest monthly decline in billings a direct result of pandemic response.

Construction Report Examines Key Trends to Shape 2020

April 17, 2020

The report focuses on a number of key regions around the world monitoring the effects of COVID-19 and predicting the trends set to shape 2020.

Architect’s Guide to Business Continuity Now Available

April 14, 2020

New AIA resource provides guidance for firm resiliency.

Q&A: Hope on the Horizon After COVID-19

Lindsay Lewis

April 14, 2020

Building Enclosure had the opportunity to speak with John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr., NELSON Worldwide's CEO, on the impact and outlook of COVID-19 on the AEC industry

Report Details Coronavirus Outbreak Effects on Industry

April 7, 2020

Capstone Headwaters released its Q1 2020 Construction Services Coverage Report today, detailing the impacts of the Coronavirus and key industry updates.

Homeworks Trenton Breaks Ground on New Residence, Designed by JZA+D

Convention Center Opens Up Brutalist Arena Facade with Curtain Wall

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Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course will explore many performance and benefits of modern EIFS with drainage systems, which are used on all types of construction and as part of high-performance building enclosures.

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Stucco: Beyond the Basics

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