U.S. Spotlight: the Bronx Design and Construction Academy; future unknown for two historic Chicago skyscrapers; Philly’s Franklin Tower makeover

This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect’s Daily Commercial News features a profile on the Bronx Design and Construction Academy in New York; a story examining the future of two historic Chicago skyscrapers and if they will face the wrecking ball; a new Passive House partnership between the U.S. and Canada; and a complete makeover and new purpose for the Franklin Tower in Philadelphia.

Bronx Design and Construction Academy helps prepare New York’s next construction generation

Will two historic ‘Chicago Loop’ skyscrapers be saved or scrapped?

Passive House Canada and U.S. Passive House Network announce new partnership

Franklin Tower makeover a prime example of office-to-residential conversion