The Construction Specifier reveals this year’s top feature

From left to right: Jason Cramp, executive editor for The Construction Specifier, John A. Jackson, AIA, and CSI board chair William Sundquist, FCSI. Photo courtesy of Mark Campbell Productions The Construction Specifier’s feature, titled “Curtain Wall Design-assist: Navigating the Process for Success” by John A. Jackson, AIA, associate principal with Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc. […]

Landmark high-rise honored for pushing design boundaries

The tallest residential building along Manhattan’s East Side waterfront. Photo courtesy Astra Studios Sutton Tower, the tallest residential building along Manhattan’s East Side waterfront, and the first skyscraper in the world by designer Thomas Juul-Hansen, received the renowned 2025 BLT Built Design Award for the “Architectural Design: Skyscraper” category. Developed by JVP Development and Gamma […]

Can Concrete Masonry Lead the Low-Carbon Charge?

This week’s quiz is from Harnessing concrete masonry for climate-friendly buildings. Concrete masonry has long been a construction staple—but can it also be a climate solution? This quiz explores how new technologies, mix designs, and manufacturing methods are helping masonry walls cut emissions while keeping their strength and durability. Source link