That data seems to point to a failing in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED system, which imparts rankings on buildings based on such factors as building materials, water efficiency, and indoor ...

Material choice is one of the single biggest cost levers in any new construction project, and it is also one of the most ...

Version 6.0 of the Building Efficiency System Tool (BEST), a commercial building HVAC system efficiency comparison application, is now available. The Hydronic Industry Alliance-Commercial (HIA-C), a ...

This month's RS Means Cost Comparison Chart focuses on office building construction. Download a PDF of the chart below. Each day, BD+C's editors assemble the latest breaking industry news, hottest ...