Report shows McDonald’s, adidas, Ferragamo and other global brands rely on green building practices and LEED to support health, sustainability and a strong bottom line. 

EHC, a construction company that provides preconstruction, earthwork and infrastructure services, has announced development is underway on a new headquarters campus in Fort Myers, Florida. Details here. 

The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 1.3% from July to August to 137.8 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 139.6. Details here. 

Currency converter now available now in United States dollars, Canadian dollars, pounds sterling, Mexican pesos, euros and Australian dollars. 

The International Code Council has joined the American Wood Council (AWC) and WoodWorks in branding a free app that calculates the maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction. The Heights & Areas Calculator is based on provisions in the 2006 to 2015 editions of the International Building Code (IBC). Details here.

AIA Board of Directors approves member-led resolution to rally architects in mitigating and adapting the built environment to fight climate change through greener design and construction. 

New website provides resources and information about volumetric concrete mixers and how to meet DOT specifications.