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North America’s largest cruise terminal begins construction, designed by Arquitectonica

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Construction has begun on the largest cruise terminal in North America. Image courtesy of Arquitectonica The $350 million, 492,000-square-foot scheme adopts a long, thin footprint in response to site constraints, while a flowing form allows for embarking and debarking functions to be overlapped across four levels.

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The Advantages of Portable Accommodation in Construction Projects

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The efficiency, safety, and wellbeing of a construction workforce should be top priorities for construction project managers. Portable accommodation is a solution that addresses many issues that can arise in construction projects and adds value in several ways. Legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc.

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. According to the U.S. nearly 50% higher than all private sector jobs combined.

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Visualizing the World, Visualizing Change

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Neurath was director of the International Foundation of Visual Information and used the Isotype (International System of Typographic Picture Education) system to "teach through the eye." Venice and its Lagoon is one of ten sites in the book, each one on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What does the book reveal about the modern world?

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward.

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This California Prefab Builder’s Website Lets You Visualize an ADU on Your Property

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But as he started looking into the new codes, he found that the planning, permitting, and construction of ADUs remained prohibitively complex. Villa’s prefabs are constructed from kiln-dried lumber frames, asphalt roof shingles, and fiber cement lap siding. There had to be a better way," Connolly remembers saying.

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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On a secluded wooded site, the new structure grounds itself to the earth with its approach to material and form. The site offers unique access to the sky and light for this heavily wooded part of the Kitsap Peninsula. Cedar milled on site was used to create the entry door, entry benches, and east privacy fence.

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