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K-12 Schools

Average age of U.S. school buildings is just under 50 years

The average age of a main instructional school building in the United States is 49 years, according to a survey by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). About 38% of schools were built before 1970. Roughly half of the schools surveyed have undergone a major building renovation or addition.


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Multifamily Housing | Feb 1, 2016

Top 10 kitchen design trends for 2016

Charging stations, built-in coffeemakers, and pet stations—these are among the top kitchen design trends for the coming year, according to a new survey of kitchen and bath designers by the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Market Data | Jan 20, 2016

Architecture Billings Index ends year on positive note

While volatility persists, architecture firms reported healthy performance for 2015.

Industry Research | David Barista | Dec 23, 2015

Meet the world’s next great construction superpower

There’s a new world construction hotbed coming down the pike (more specifically, the Mumbai Nashik Expressway), and it could mean a major boon for AEC firms.

Industry Research | Dec 21, 2015

Experts predict commercial real estate trends for 2016

Midwest Experts Predict Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2016, according to  real estate communications firm TaylorJohnson.

Industry Research | Dec 17, 2015

The 2016 commercial construction market: A contractor’s view

The CFO of Tocci Building Companies forecasts the outlook for commercial and institutional construction in 2016.

Office Buildings | Dec 9, 2015

HOK collaborates with IFMA on new workplace strategy research report

Report cites work-life balance as the top reason for implementing “distributed work” strategies.

Industry Research | Dec 8, 2015

AEC leaders say the 'talent wars' are heating up: BD+C exclusive survey

A new survey from Building Design+Construction shows that U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction firms are being stymied by the shortage of experienced design and construction professionals and project managers.

Market Data | Dec 7, 2015

2016 forecast: Continued growth expected for the construction industry

ABC forecasts growth in nonresidential construction spending of 7.4% in 2016 along with growth in employment and backlog.

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