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With mass-timber structures gaining momentum in the U.S., ENR takes a look at some of the largest wooden structures in the world and the future of lumber-based construction.

The U.S. Green Building Council is seeking input to further develop an equity strategy for its green-building programs. 

Herrero Builders Inc., the Boldt Co. and Webcor will construct a 955,000-sq-ft hospital for the University of California, San Francisco.

Duke Realty breaks ground on Calif. distribution center

The COVID-19 pandemic has put new twists on owners’ concerns about workplace safety, productivity and efficiency.

ASHRAE’s move into a 1970s-era building near Atlanta is designed to be a living laboratory for sustainable retrofits. 

Code-based earthquake engineering is on the verge of getting simpler, thanks to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program’s recommendation to replace the traditional seismic hazards maps with an improved seismic hazards database. 

Arena’s building team in quake-prone Seattle uses 4D BIM to manage the constructibility nightmare associated with supporting an iconic cover during construction