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PPG’s Glidden paint recently commissioned a study to better understand why adults in the United States “procrastipaint”—that is, procrastinate home projects such as painting.
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The National Institute of Building Sciences has released the results of its Off-Site Construction Industry Survey, which found that a majority of professionals have utilized off-site compone...
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Market trends firm WGSN recently released its color trend prediction for 2020, dubbing “Neo Mint” the upcoming color to watch.
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Global coatings company AkzoNobel has updated its take on wood coating trends for 2018.
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Dunn-Edwards Paints recently released its 2018 Color and Design Trends Report, which features five color palettes.
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Nearly a third of construction workers lack health insurance despite half experiencing at least one doctor-diagnosed health condition, according to a recent report.
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Industrial facility construction won't be getting the same boost that commercial building will see in 2017, according to one major industry group.
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Retail, office and hotel construction is forecast to dominate the building recovery in 2017. However, industrial construction is projected to see almost no increase.
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A new sampling of opinion in the U.S. construction industry indicates that most American contractors are prepared to add staff in the coming year.
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Nearly three quarters of American construction companies plan to increase headcounts in 2017, according to a survey released this week.
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China has agreed to send up to 20,000 construction workers to Israel to help alleviate the country’s labor shortage.
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Residential construction starts in the U.S. were down 18.7 percent in November after hitting a nine-year high in October, with multifamily starts taking an especially big hit, according to C...
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What color will we paint our walls in the coming year? Well, according to the Pantone Color Institute, the answer is green—more specifically, "Greenery.”
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A team of engineers in South Korea have used salt to create a “cost-effective and environmentally friendly” superhydrophobic surface.
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The results of a recent survey suggest a gender pay gap exists in the field of architecture, but also reveals signs that diversity in the industry is on the rise.
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Nearly 70 percent of U.S building owners consider building health impacts when they make key decisions involving design and construction, a new survey suggests.
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Color experts from AkzoNobel expect a blue to dominate interiors in 2017.
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PPG architectural coatings brands are passionate about purple for 2017.
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Nearly half of registered U.S. voters believe the country’s infrastructure has gotten worse over the last five years, according to a recent poll conducted by the Association of Equipment Man...
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While the cost and time devoted to resolving construction disputes is rising in some parts of the world, the United States stands out as the only global region achieving a decrease in those ...
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Construction disputes in North America are taking less time and money to resolve, a new study suggests.
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As thousands of architects, designers, business leaders and representatives converge this week in Philadelphia for the annual American Institute of Architects’ convention, the organization r...
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Construction industry groups have incessantly sounded alarms that the biggest challenge facing the recovering housing market is a lack of skilled labor; however, a new report seems to questi...
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The Pittsburgh, PA-based paint and coatings giant PPG has unveiled an update to its corporate brand.
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Benjamin Moore has launched a new ad campaign, focused on product formulation, prompting buyers to question their paint selections.
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Most female architects in the U.S. feel that there remains a gender gap in the industry, but males in the profession are divided on the issue, a new report shows.
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China is outlawing “odd-shaped” buildings as part of an attempt to regulate city growth.
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For 2016, Pantone has veered from tradition and selected not one, but two colors deemed worthy of its coveted “Color of the Year” title.
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Color experts at Valspar say they have rounded up the prevailing consumer lifestyle influences and translated them into four inspiring color palettes predicted to trend in 2016.
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What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the coatings industry? The Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL) is preparing the annual forecast feature for its January ...
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Is watching paint dry your thing? Well, imagine if you could enjoy the pensive pastime on the big screen.
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The leading paint hue in Benjamin Moore’s 2016 color trend forecast is Simply White.
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A 10-story condominium building is taking shape in Montreal without the use of cranes or scaffolding.
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The world around us may be moving at a fast pace and steeped in technology and instant gratification, but Kelly-Moore Paints hopes to help us slow down and live in the moment.
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U.S. construction spending in July reached levels not seen in more than seven years, according to new federal data.
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The U.S. construction industry appears caught between divergent economic trends that aid employment in some areas and hinder it in others, according to Associated General Contractors of Amer...
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A new analysis shows uneven job growth in the U.S. construction sector.
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Strawberry lovers, rejoice! A new coating advance may help you to satisfy your cravings for a longer time period.
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From “washable” to “one gallon”—paint experts over at Consumer Reports hope to relieve some confusion when it comes to paint can labels.
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From solar panels and wave-driven turbines to sea farms, the floating cities of the future are sure to be overflowing with green technologies.
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Optimism is high as construction spending levels rose strongly in June compared to the past year, but the outlook is tempered by concerns over a lack of skilled workers in key areas, which m...
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U.S. construction spending inched up in June to an annualized rate of $1.06 trillion, up 12 percent from year ago levels, according to newly released Census Bureau data.
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So long, white. Silver and other metallic colors are the hottest shades on the horizon. That’s the word from the National Coil Coating Association
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A growing number of U.S. construction companies are looking to fly drones around their jobsites to get a better look at progress and perform inspections.
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Strong residential and nonresidential building construction activity will bring back the U.S. roofing market in the coming years, experts forecast.
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NEW YORK CITY--A new messaging app aims to rid architects’ inboxes of endlessly confusing email chains.
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HOUSTON—Millennials are finally expected to enter the housing market in the coming years, making homebuilders eager to learn what the new market wants.
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SAN FRANCISCO—Although women make up nearly half of graduates from U.S. architecture programs, they also remain underrepresented in the field, according to a new report.
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NEW YORK—What do nine New York residences, a tiny house in Texas, and a log cabin in Oregon have in common?
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SAN FRANCISCO—Tired of mowing the lawn? Tomorrow's floating cities may be your savior.
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SAN FRANCISCO—The cities of the not-too-distant future are bound for the ocean—and substantial political independence.
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UNITED KINGDOM—Think backyard sheds are just a storage spot for gardening tools and lawn mowers? Think again.
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U.S. contractors, start your engines: Construction employment is set to shift into high gear, growing 29 percent by 2022, compared to just 11 percent in all other industries, according to a ...
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Step aside, ho-hum blues and greens of yore. Color experts at AkzoNobel say the go-to hue for 2015 is an elegant and warm copper.
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A UK town is awaiting installation of the world's longest "flat pack" bridge—a unique structure that is transported flat and transforms under gravity into an arch.
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It's early yet, but 2015 is looking like a growth year for the U.S. paint and coatings market, if preliminary results from a new market forecast hold.
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Architectural coatings will account for more than half of the 8.8 billion pounds of paint and coatings likely to be used in the U.S. during 2015, according to a market research firm.
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Here's a color you can drink to: Marsala, a “naturally robust and earthy wine red,” has been crowned “Color of the Year” by Pantone LLC.
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Uncle Sam may be worried about silica, but North American industry apparently is not, as the region prepares to lead the global growth of silica sand through 2018, according to a new market ...
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U.S. construction and engineering may be bouncing back, but one surprising player is not feeling the love: the boss.
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Despite the “bright future” of the construction and engineering industry, those at the helm are making less money, a new report says.
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From affordability to energy efficiency, Americans want a lot from their homes—and are not always getting it.
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Burns, amputations, fractures and other serious injuries darkened the work day for three million U.S. private-sector employees in 2013, the government reports.
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“New and improved” HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams brand paints will be available in Lowe’s home improvement stores and online come March 2015, according to a joint announcement.
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'Tis the season for architects across the U.S. to participate in sweet projects.
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From back injuries to the loss of a limb, more than 3 million U.S. private sector workers experienced a serious injury or illness on the job in 2013, according to a new report.
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A small house in South Africa is making big waves around the globe.
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Color experts at Sherwin-Williams have anointed an “uplifting, vivacious” coral the top trending color in 2015.
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In the battle of the bathrooms, the lush thrones of Longwood Gardens outside Philadelphia now wear the crown.
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Many architects in the UK are expected to work longer hours without pay, a new survey suggests.
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Contemplative architecture in one's environment may provide the same health benefits as internally generated meditation.
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The U.S. coating industry’s product recycling program has arrived in the Midwest.
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Need a last-minute look for your Halloween bash? How about pairing some thick-rimmed glasses and a black turtleneck? A swoopy dress and purple lipstick? Or perhaps a floral cardigan and whit...
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China’s president is not a fan of distinctive design and construction techniques.
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Pay scales throughout construction and engineering are comfortably back on the rise, but the power positions in those industries are shifting dramatically, a new report says.
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All boats are rising with the post-recession tide, but they are not rising equally—and the construction and engineering rock stars of tomorrow will be different from those of yesteryear, a n...
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A natural, silvery-green will be the go-to paint hue in 2015, color experts at Benjamin Moore have announced.
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The leading cause of death in the construction industry exacts its greatest toll in the residential sector, with clear trends that merit additional oversight and training, a new study says.
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Fed up with the romantic gesture that is weighing heavy on its bridges, Paris is making a new push to block its lovebirds from "Love Locking" the city’s historic spans.
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Chrysler is showing off its brand-new Michigan paint shop with a little help from Google, giving anyone with Internet access an up-close look at its shiny new facility and fancy robots.
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Surplus shipping containers, which have been finding a home in a variety of architectural applications, are now providing homes themselves.
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Vanishing spray paint, which became immensely popular during the World Cup in Brazil, will become a permanent fixture in the game it has forever changed: European football.
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The grass is always greener when there is plenty of water. And when there isn’t, there is paint.
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As the California drought sucks the color out of once-lush lawns, property owners are seeking ways to get their green back without triggering penalties for wasting water.
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U.S. construction workers are lighting up less but dipping far more—a tobacco tradeoff that employers should try to snuff out, health officials are warning.
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Looking for that structural steel component? Check the printer. A global engineering firm has unveiled 3D-printed structural-steel building components, touting “a whole new direction for the...
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A global engineering firm has unveiled 3D-printed structural-steel building components, touting “a whole new direction for the use of additive manufacturing in the field of construction and ...
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What would it look like if hit songs by The Beatles, Amy Winehouse and Elvis Presley were buildings?
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Armed with an arsenal of aerosol, World Cup referees have a new trick up their sleeves to stave off a sneaky soccer move.
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Smokeless tobacco use remains a rampant and growing problem in the construction industry, even as cigarette smoking declines, new research shows.
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Police evacuated a Paris footbridge Sunday (June 8) after a section of railing collapsed under the weight of padlocks left behind by love-struck tourists.
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Hooking padlocks to the Brooklyn Bridge may be the latest romantic must for the lovestruck, but it’s become a big safety and corrosion headache for transportation officials.
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The number of U.S. design firms that are ousting their principals is on the rise, a new market survey finds.
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It's the rare flooring product that can satisfy both your design goals and your sweet tooth.
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Forget red. What is black and white all over? Answer: The global automotive coatings industry—which may be the only place where people see black and white through rose-colored glasses.
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The automotive coatings industry may be the only place where people see black and white through rose-colored glasses.
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The rollercoaster ride of U.S. construction spending has climbed to a four-and-a-half-year high, but the progress of individual sectors remains mixed, keeping builders cautious about the fut...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, has banished the doorknob, possibly sending it the way of the dodo in the process.
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An “unusual surge” in public construction unexpectedly pushed total U.S. construction spending in October to its highest level in more than four years, the Associated General Contractors of ...
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Rebounding construction in North America and Europe will jumpstart a comeback for the cement market in those regions, reversing a five-year decline, a new study suggests.
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Housing construction is forecast to surge over the next several years, especially in developing countries where the demand will be fueled by increased rural-to-urban migration, according to ...
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What has your car done for you lately? Lexus has taken the intuitive driving trend to the next level, creating a car that paints a portrait of the driver based on his or her driving habits.
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When it comes to paint and coatings, green is as green does, with the global market for eco-friendly products well rooted for growth in the years ahead, according to a new market forecast.
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A viral video of a car coating that changes color in hot water, à la Hot Wheels Color Shifters, has garnered 2.7 million views and sent people worldwide lining up to try it.
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Pop-up buildings and other temporary architecture, warehouse transformations, and group office space will be among the key design trends appearing in the American cities of tomorrow, the Am...
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The world's leading paint and coatings maker is making a new push to explore and improve paint recycling by closing the paint production loop.
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Despite an industry jobless rate still stuck above 9 percent, most construction employers across the United States are reporting trouble finding qualified employees at every level.
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Nearly 75 percent of U.S. construction companies report an insufficient pipeline of qualified craft workers, according to a new study.
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The toxic sludge polluting streams from abandoned coal mines is going green—and yellow and red and orange.
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Bold uses of color and finishes and an array of sustainable building technologies are featured in the latest round of educational and cultural project designs honored by the American Institu...
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The world is getting its first glimpse into how machine-to-machine wireless communication (the so-called "Internet of Things") could change the face of preventive maintenance for bridges and...
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U.S. home builders are more confident and they’re proving it, according to the latest economic indicators.
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Kelly-Moore Paints says its new ColorStudio Collection features more than 1,700 shades inspired by light, lifestyles and hues of the West.
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Drop your paint brush and grab a stylus. University of Tokyo scientists have developed an augmented reality-based system that enables users to “paint” a room via tablet.
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Two house painters in New Jersey and Kansas have become bonafide millionaires, but the money didn't come from their day jobs.
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A Dutch architect has unveiled plans to construct a modern house with no beginning or end.
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Two more paint companies have added to the assortment of top colors and trends for 2013.
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When it comes to housing in the U.S., infill is in. That's right: Abandoned parking lots and underused commercial and industrial spaces are rapidly being replaced by housing nationwide, the...
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