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AI Boom Reshapes Data Center Construction with New Power, Cooling and Design Demands

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the data center industry, pushing construction teams to rethink design, power and cooling systems at an unprecedented scale.

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Building Product Manufacturers Must Align Demand and Fulfillment to Succeed

For building products manufacturers, aligning the teams that drive demand with those that fulfill it is essential to long-term success.

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Architecture Billings Continue to Decline, Reflecting Ongoing Industry Slowdown

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index fell to 43.2 in April, down from 44.1 in March, signaling a sharper decline in billings across U.S. architecture firms.

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ABC Releases 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report

Associated Builders and Contractors has released its 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report, a vital annual guide spotlighting best practices for safer construction jobsites.

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USGBC Launches LEED v5 with Focus on Decarbonization and Health

U.S. Green Building Council introduced LEED v5, the latest version of its green building certification program.

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OSHA Violations of 2024

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released its list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for 2024.

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Architecture Firm Billings Continue to Decline in March, Says AIA/Deltek Index

Architecture firms are still facing headwinds as billings fell again in March, with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) posting a score of 44.1.

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How Modern Building Codes Are Saving Lives and Billions in Wildfire and Fire Losses

A study from FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration found that modern building codes significantly reduce fire-related deaths, injuries and property losses.

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OSHA to Hold Virtual Hearing on New Heat Safety Rule June 16

OSHA to hold a virtual public hearing to discuss its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses in both indoor and outdoor work environments.

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