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APRIL 22, 2024

LAX 's new Midfield Satellite Concourse South (or MSC South) recently topped out as the project's construction progresses in nine segments toward its 2025 completion date.

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BD+C

JANUARY 4, 2021

Completing construction projects on time and within budget can seem like a daunting task. This is where value engineering can offer several benefits. With additional pressures like fluctuating material costs, skilled labor availability and operational costs, clear and creative planning from the start becomes even more crucial.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Phoenix Project. This quote by Knut Ramstad from the Nordic Office of Architecture encapsulates the seismic changes we have witnessed in the development of architecture projects over the last few decades. Image Cortesia de Autodesk "In just one generation, we have gone from the pencil to AI.”

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Image courtesy Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering “We are so grateful to Shigeru Ban and the Volunteer Architects Network (VAN) to inspire and remind us of the compassion and creativity that architecture and architects can provide to our communities,” Hawaii Off-Grid principal David Sellers told local news outlet La.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A group of research students at ETH Zurich has completed a timber geodesic dome constructed from nothing but demolition waste. Through dismantling an entire floor of the building, the group salvaged OSB panels, wooden beams, steel girders, and plastic piping for use in the pavilion.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A six month construction season is set to begin at the United Kingdom’s largest Antarctic research and operations hub. This is especially pertinent given the small window that construction can take place in the region in order to avoid its harsh and dark winte.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Stanford University has published new research exploring the use of plastic waste in constructing roads and buildings. The team, led by Stanford engineers Zhiye Li and Michael Lepech, incorporated computer modeling, scientific research, field data, and stakeholder interviews in their research, which was recently published in a white paper.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Construction is in full swing again on a Raphael Viñoly Architects -designed 88-story 125 Greenwich Street Manhattan residential project after resuming earlier this year following a four-year pause.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Construction is in full swing again on a Rafael Viñoly Architects -designed 88-story 125 Greenwich Street Manhattan residential project after resuming earlier this year following a four-year pause.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Concerns over the possible Federal Government shutdown next month are causing headaches for contractors of much-needed infrastructure projects across the country who fear a chain reaction in the construction industry could leave lasting setbacks that would take years to overcome.

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BD+C

MAY 18, 2023

Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:53 Trimble Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. What is value engineering?

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

British engineering concern Atkins has been announced as a strategic Delivery Partner for The Line , Saudi Arabia’s complicated centerpiece for the NEOM megadevelopment that is set to be constructed in just under three years.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Image © ZHAW CPC concrete slabs are based on the technology of "carbon pre-stressed concrete," which originated from a long-term research project conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur (ZHAW) and Silidur AG, Andelfingen. CPC (Carbon Prestressed Concrete).

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Founded in 2021 by Bastien Dolla and Stanislas Chaillou, it is a collaborative design software that brings together professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. The software company believes that there is a “culture of the ordinary” in architecture.

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Archinect

MARCH 28, 2023

AECOM has announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide project management consultancy services for the NEOM International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The firm will offer support towards master planning, design, and construction services as well as testing, commissioning, operational readiness, activation, and transition.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The results of the 2023 Dewan Award For Architecture have been shared by the Tamayouz Excellence Award and Dewan Architects and Engineers. The Dewan Award is an international award that elevates the ideas of architects and engineers who are responding to many of Iraq’s post-war challenges.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Tuskegee University has announced the establishment of an HBCU grant program by Turner Construction Company to provide the school’s architecture, construction science and management, and engineering programs with $70,000 annually starting this fall.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Army Corps estimates construction on the $52 billion project would begin in 2030 and be complete by 2044. The project must be first approved by federal, state and local officials and funded before any of the work can start. The New York District, North Atlantic Division of the U.S.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 12, 2024

Augmented reality (AR) is reshaping how we view the construction industry. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to streamline large scale construction project schedules — minimizing delays and increasing operational efficiency.

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2023

While it's said to "be the first facility of its kind in the United States," what makes this endeavor even more notable is that its project team is 85% female-led, across five firms and practices specializing in architecture, landscape architecture, construction, and real estate.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Operated by Autodesk University, the annual series is intended as a celebration of projects that “transform industries and accelerate innovation,” developed using Autodesk software.

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Archinect

MARCH 27, 2023

A total of 22 projects were selected in ten categories by a jury panel that included Hacker Architects Principal Corey Martin, Cheung Chan of the Iowa-based firm Neumann Monson Architects , and Arup Senior Structural Engineer Lauren Wingo. Investing in a more sustainable future deserves to be recognized.

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Bustler

MAY 20, 2024

This year’s cohort is said to be evocative of the "paradigm shift in design and construction practices." Over 100 projects were selected in the 2024 cycle. There, an overall winner of each category will be crowned, along with the headlining Best Tall Building and the new Global Community Award, which was introduced this year.

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ArchDaily

MAY 14, 2024

Image © Nelson Kon It's fundamental that architects know about structures, not only to bring their designs to reality but also to be able to discuss their projects with engineers in order to find the best solutions for construction. These important elements directly affect functionality and aesthetics of the project.

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JANUARY 30, 2022

If the 2022 Projects in the Pipeline program was any indication, the breadth and volume of projects we can look forward to seeing take shape in here in Lane County over the next few years is impressive. This year, we learned what the City of Eugene , University of Oregon , Lane Community College , and Atkins Dame, Inc.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Archinect

JANUARY 29, 2024

The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. A total of six projects were honored by the 2024 edition.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), an organization responsible for investing $10 billion in clean energy projects on behalf of the Australian government, is seeking to substantially cut construction-related emissions with a new $214 million program to encourage the use of mass timber in new building projects.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2022

Course: MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2), MArch Architecture with Collaborative Practice Research (ARB/RIBA Part 2), Bachelor of Architecture with Honours in Architecture, Master in Engineering with Honours in Architecture and Environmental Design. Tutors: Tim Collett, Graeme Barker, David Short, Margaret Mulcahy and Alisdair Russell.

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Archinect

MARCH 19, 2024

Chinese state-owned construction contractor will build China’s largest soccer park in Guangzhou on the site where struggling Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group was supposed to build its soccer stadium. The site was originally meant for a 100,000-seat stadium designed by Gensler.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has announced finalists for this year’s vaunted Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards featuring a total of fifteen entries in the program’s 62nd year. Carter said of the group.

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Construction is complicated work. Project managers, architects, civil engineers, contractors, laborers, and other professionals work together to achieve the goals. Are clients any good in terms of construction projects? It is thanks to them that construction companies get work to do and money to earn.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?

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