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Housing and employment data point to strengthening U.S. economy
5/24/2013
- Reuters
Labor and housing data suggest the economy is slowly but steadily recovering. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims last week decreased 23,000, to a seasonally adjusted 340,000. The Commerc… Read More
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AGC SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: The Associated General Contractors of America
Use of modular construction increases
5/24/2013
- New York Times (tiered subscription model), The
The use of prefabrication for building projects is gaining traction due to its efficiency and economic benefits, writes Allison Arieff. For instance, some designers in New York City are using prefab f… Read More
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PCI Building Industry SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Architecture firm uses precast for design of tornado-safe rooms
5/22/2013
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Missouri-based Paragon Architecture uses precast concrete for the design of its tornado-safe rooms so they can withstand winds of up to 250 mph, said Brad Erwin, the firm's owner. The design company h… Read More
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