Though suspended ceilings (above, right) remain the most popular ceiling system option, facility managers report that 17% of their total building square footage still features an open plenum ...

“The most consistently depressing thing in U.S. buildings, almost without exception, is the ceilings.” Mike Taylor doesn't mean any offense by his blunt observation. It's just that the British ...

"Construction costs are increasing and the contractors face the impact," said Fitch analyst Anubhav Arora. Rising construction costs may prompt more contractors to insist on progressive design-build ...

Finding your dream home isn’t always easy—especially in today’s real estate market. You’ve got to stalk the internet for new listings, cope with unprecedentedly high asking prices, attempt to outdo ...

Rachael Grodzki explores the unique challenges of designing fire stations, emphasizing durability and adaptability with a ...