The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing new and updated AIA contract documents today that support businesses with reaching their sustainability goals and programming.

The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile & stone in residential, commercial, and sustainable projects. Projects are judged on design and installation excellence, giving special recognition to creative uses of tile & stone.

For this week's throwback Thursday we feature a project from Stone World's April 1999 issue. With its innovative design and construction, the new Charles Evans Wittaker U.S. Courthouse in Kansas City, MO, introduces a new concept in federal construction.