Submissions open for North American Copper in Architecture Awards 2023

Architects and contractors from the U.S. and Canada are invited to submit their copper building projects in the 16th annual North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA), held by the Copper Development Association (CDA). The post Submissions open for North American Copper in Architecture Awards 2023 appeared first on Construction Specifier.

How the energy crisis is hampering the construction industry

The energy price cap – an initiative that set a limit on the maximum price an energy supplier can charge its customers for energy used – is providing a lifeline for consumers facing rapidly rising energy prices until April 2023. Businesses however have access to less generous support, meaning organisations Continue Reading

8 Ways to Prevent Pipes From Freezing

Homeowners face a new challenge as temperatures plummet: frozen pipes. Even in warmer climates, they only need to drop to 20 degrees Fahrenheit to freeze in six to eight hours. Bursting pipes and ice blockages are a worry for many people, so plumbers and water maintenance professionals should use tried-and-true Continue Reading

Shipping containers become key motif in Austin FC soccer complex

A new hospitality and entertainment complex, The Pitch, in Austin, Texas, puts to use 23 repurposed shipping containers with a variety of configurations and functions. The post Shipping containers become key motif in Austin FC soccer complex appeared first on Construction Specifier.

425 Park Avenue, a new modernist icon in Central Park area

425 Park Avenue is the first full-block office building on New York’s Park Avenue in over 50 years. It is located alongside other modernist icons such as the Seagram Building, Lever House, and the CBS Building, and provides ample views of Central Park and the neighborhood. The post 425 Park Avenue, a new modernist icon in Central Park area appeared first on Construction Specifier.