Gary and Paul return, this week to talk about the skyrocketing Architectural Billings Index, AIA's Consensus Construction Forecast, continuing working shortages, eco-friendly construction, and energy and weather forecasting. Gary L. Parr is editorial director of Commercial Building Products magazine, and Paul Nutcher is president of Green Apple Group.

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Worker shortage continuesWorker shortage contributing to MoPac expansion delays, KVUE ABC, Austin, TX

Eco-friendly community?California's Drought Spurs Unexpected Effect: Eco-Friendly Development, Ezra David Romero, NPR

Better energy weatherWeather Forecasting Enters a New Era, Richard Martin, MIT Technology Review