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By The Construction Specifier The project includes refurbishing 93 rooms into a polychromatic environment. Image courtesy Howard Johnson Anaheim Resort & Water Playground R.D. Olson Construction has started the third phase of renovations at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground in Anaheim, Calif. The work will renovate 93 rooms and rebuild several exterior areas while the 302-key hotel remains open.

By The Construction Specifier The facility is designed to meet growing community needs. Images courtesy Skanska A renovated facility in Pleasanton, Calif., expands access to specialized medical care across the Tri-Valley region. The 1,950 m² (21,000-sf) tenant improvement project for Sutter Health was completed by Skanska. The renovated first-floor facility will open to patients this month.

By The Construction Specifier Put your construction knowledge to the test with Building Blocks, The Construction Specifier’s word game. Each puzzle challenges you to uncover a five-letter word drawn from the language of the built environment—think materials, systems, design, specifications, and jobsite essentials.

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Steps away from the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus stands a new, highly modern, 12-story tower. Contractors here turned to Trim-Tex to help with the finishing phase of the project, selecting their brand-new Sound XL for high-performance sound and smoke ratings on their head-of-wall joints.

By The Construction Specifier Put your construction knowledge to the test with Building Blocks, The Construction Specifier’s word game. Each puzzle challenges you to uncover a five-letter word drawn from the language of the built environment—think materials, systems, design, specifications, and jobsite essentials. Not sure what to do? Learn how to play.

By The Construction Specifier Put your construction knowledge to the test with Building Blocks, The Construction Specifier’s word game. Each puzzle challenges you to uncover a five-letter word drawn from the language of the built environment—think materials, systems, design, specifications, and jobsite essentials.

By The Construction Specifier Introducing “Building Blocks,” The Construction Specifier’s new weekly word puzzle for AEC professionals. Each challenge asks readers to identify a five-letter construction, design, or specification-related term in six guesses or fewer. From materials and assemblies to codes and project terminology, “Building Blocks” puts your industry vocabulary to the test. Take a break, sharpen your AEC knowledge, and see how quickly you can solve today’s puzzle.

By The Construction Specifier AO also received 24 Merit Awards at the 63rd annual Gold Nugget Awards. Images courtesy AO Southern California architecture firm AO earned four Grand Awards and 24 Merit Awards at the 63rd annual Gold Nugget Awards. The recognition marks a record for the firm and extends its relationship with the program, which began in 1981. The PCBC Gold Nugget Awards recognize projects that advance architecture, planning, and development.

By The Construction Specifier The 47 scholarships recognize outstanding students pursuing careers in engineering and the built environment. Image courtesy ASHRAE ASHRAE has awarded $225,200 in scholarships to 47 students for the 2026-27 academic year. ASHRAE is a global professional society that advances building systems, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and sustainability through research, standards, education, and professional development.