Tag: North
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CDA celebrates 10 projects in annual North American Copper Architecture Awards
A world-class museum upgrade, the restoration of a beloved century-old community landmark in a bustling urban setting and the creation of an exquisite mountain retreat carved out of its rocky terrain: These are just three examples of the extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship of the 10 winning entries in the “2025 North American Copper in Architecture…
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CDA celebrates 10 projects in annual North American Copper Architecture Awards
A world-class museum upgrade, the restoration of a beloved century-old community landmark in a bustling urban setting and the creation of an exquisite mountain retreat carved out of its rocky terrain: These are just three examples of the extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship of the 10 winning entries in the “2025 North American Copper in Architecture…
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North American construction market forecasts steady growth through 2028
Global construction consultant Linesight has released its latest Construction Market Insights report, revealing that the North American construction industry continues to gain momentum, fueled by mission-critical sectors, despite the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and global trade. Despite global trade uncertainty and the ongoing impacts of US tariffs, the industry is anticipating steady growth. In 2024, the US…
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Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Aerospace startup JetZero unveiled plans on Thursday to build its first manufacturing and assembly facility in Greensboro, North Carolina as it looks to break into commercial aerospace production. The $4.7 billion plant is expected to…
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See the North West home named Building of the Year 2025
A recently completed family home in Cheshire East has been named both the RIBA North West Award winner and the region’s Building of the Year for 2025. The project, known as Vestige and designed by Smith Young Architects, stands on the site of a deteriorating Edwardian house and incorporates elements of the original structure into…
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Theodore Roosevelt’s $400M mass timber library rises in North Dakota
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Vancouver, British Columbia-based Mercer Mass Timber has completed the first phase of construction on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, according to a May 20 news release. The project’s construction costs total $400 million,…
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Designing for the North: A Conversation with Architect Stig Mikkelsen
In 2012, Stig Mikkelsen founded Mikkelsen Arkitekter with a vision shaped by a Scandinavian sensibility: pragmatic, climate-conscious, and deeply rooted in architectural integrity. Over a decade later, his firm has become known for projects that fuse modernity with context-sensitive sustainability, particularly for northern climates. I had the pleasure of speaking with Stig ahead of his…
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PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility
Dive Brief: PPG Industries announced Thursday it will invest $380 million to establish a new aerospace coatings and sealants facility in Shelby, North Carolina. The 198,000-square-foot building will initially include warehousing and manufacturing units to produce PPG’s full line of aerospace products, according to the press release. The factory will create more than 110 jobs, with…
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Planon North America Appoints Kimberly Castle as GM
Planon, the global leader in smart sustainable building management software is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Castle as the new General Manager for its North American business. Kimberly will lead Planon’s regional strategy and operations, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across North America. Kimberly brings over…
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North East students shine at challenge
A record number of students took part in the North East Hub 2025 Student Challenge in March. Thirteen teams entered the competition, taking on a project assignment designed by North East Hub committee member Shaun Henderson MCIOB and his employer TSA Riley. Teams from Hartlepool College, Gateshead College, Middlesbrough College and New College Durham were…