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Construction employers add 36,000 jobs in January and 226,000 over the year

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Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since August 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said a possible new measure being discussed in Washington that would invest an additional $1.5 trillion in repairing and improving infrastructure would both help the sector continue to add jobs and attract new workers.

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Richard Neutra’s Boxcar–Style Loring House Lists for $8M in the Hollywood Hills

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Originally designed for a famed choreographer in 1958, the textbook modernist home with two contemporary additions is back on the market after selling for $5,625,000 in 2018. Property Details: Location: 2456 Astral Drive, Los Angeles, California Price: $7,995,000 Year Built: 1958 Architect: Richard Neutra (main house extension by Escher GuneWardena Architecture; guesthouse addition by Steven Ehrlich, FAIA) From the agent: "Originally built in 1958 by celebrated modernist architect Richard Neutra

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Enjoy Driving Slow on Ponce - Former Atlanta Highlands Church of Christ

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When I'm driving Ponce de Leon these days, I'm going slow, I'm people watching, I'm architecture touring. You too? Ponce is now a destination rather than a place you just want to get through, a good thing I think. This is how to enjoy your slow Ponce drives. On Monday night this church conversion caught my eye so I stopped for some pictures. It's the former Atlanta Highlands Church of Christ at 985 Ponce de Leon.

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Architects Are All The Same

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Clients see us as all the same. One architect is just like another. We are all expected to be wonderfully talented designers. We are expected to know the codes and technical details required to construct safe and healthy buildings. In the eyes of our clients, we are all the same… unless we do something to stand out from the crowd. My firm does it differently than the rest.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Welcome to the Jungle: Amazon’s Spheres have opened to employees and the public

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Everyone has heard of a snow globe, but what about a jungle sphere? Designed by NBBJ, the Spheres are a new plant-stuffed workplace at the center of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters. Exposure to nature has been proven to help relax people and increase their creativity, and the Spheres and their tens of thousands of plants are meant to do just that for Amazon’s employees.

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Architectural Redlines During Design

Life of an Architect

Nothing makes people lose their minds faster than whenever I post a sketch … you would think that contained somewhere within this sketch is the nuclear launch codes and because of my frivolous lack of attention, I’ve just put the world on a collision course with Armageddon. Relax everyone … if I don’t call out a vapor retarder everything will still be okay.

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U.S. Green Building Council releases annual top 10 states for LEED green building per capita

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released the annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The list ranks states in terms of certified square feet per resident in 2017. The list draws attention to states throughout America that are making significant strides in sustainable design, construction, and transformation at the building level and opens up conversations around community and city-level accomplishments in sustainable development.

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AIA Consensus Forecast: 4.0% growth for nonresidential construction spending in 2018

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Despite labor shortages and rising material costs that continue to impact the construction sector, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to increase 4.0% this year and continue at a 3.9% pace of growth through 2019. .

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Year-end data show economy expanded in 2017; Fixed investment surged in fourth quarter

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The U.S. economy grew by 2.3% in 2017, while fixed investment increased at a annual rate of 7.9%, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. .

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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. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Senior living design trends for 2018

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A trend is defined as a state of fashion or the general direction in which something is developing or changing. At studioSIX5, an interior design firm focused on senior living facilities, designers are helping senior living communities stay fashionable and ahead of the game, taking the lead as the change agents of the senior living industry. As 2018 kicks off, the studioSIX5 team has forecasted the following trends for the senior living market: .

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If you want to improve profits, look to the numbers

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When your firm adopts project accounting, you’ll get information that’ll change the way you do business. By practicing accounting on a project-by-project basis, you’ll get data that will make you understand your projects, employees, clients, and firm on a deeper level. Consequently, you’ll be able to dramatically increase efficiency and profits.

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How to generate architecture leads

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Business development for architecture firms continues to get more sophisticated. While the Architecture Billings Index is more stable and even on a slight upward trend, closing new business can still be a struggle. Client referrals and networking are no longer the only way for architects to generate leads. So, when it comes to lead generation techniques for competing in today’s dynamic marketplace, three important lessons should be top of mind. .

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California is the first state to phase out incandescent light bulbs

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California made the incandescent light bulb history on Jan. 1. As of that date, the state’s energy efficiency standards for the everyday screw-based light bulb became too stringent for the old technology to meet. By 2020, the standard will extend to the rest of the nation, signaling the end of the incandescent era.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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thyssenkrupp tests self-driving robot for ‘last mile’ delivery of elevator parts

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Last week, vertical transportation giant thyssenkrupp debuted a novel technology that could transform its parts and materials supply chain in dense urban environments. As part of a U.S. Senate Field Hearing on automotive innovation, January 24 at the Washington (D.C.) Auto Show 2018, thyssenkrupp showcased its newly developed self-driving delivery robot.

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Nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.8% in December, brighter days ahead

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Nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.8% in December, totaling $720.4 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This represents the fifth consecutive month during which the pace of nonresidential spending has increased.

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AIA’s Kermit Baker: Five signs of an impending upturn in construction spending

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The relatively steep slowdown in the growth in construction spending in recent years might suggest that this year might result in a decline in overall spending. However, quite the contrary, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast panel is projecting a modest pick-up in the growth rate, and another solid performance in 2019.

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14 marketing resolutions AEC firms should make in 2018

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Just as people everywhere are making resolutions to improve their lives—both personally and professionally—in 2018, why not do the same for your firm’s marketing efforts? Doing what matters most: fixing what’s broken and adding what’s missing can make your marketing more effective than ever. With the goal of improving the impact and effectiveness, here are 14 marketing resolutions to consider embracing in 2018.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Report: Spending spree on new buildings a risky venture for some U.S. universities

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Many North American colleges and universities are pursuing a high-risk strategy to build new campus facilities as a way to reverse lagging student enrollment, according to a new report from Sightlines, a Gordian company and a facilities intelligence and analysis firm focused on higher education institutions.

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4 ways multifamily developers can attract Baby Boomer, Millennial buyers

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As Baby Boomers downsize and Millennials begin buying homes, multifamily homes in dynamic urban areas are appealing most to these demographics dominating the housing market.

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Commercial plane that skidded off the runway may become Turkey’s newest public library

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Passengers on Pegasus Airlines Flight 8622 found themselves in a scary situation on Jan. 13, 2018 when the Boeing 737-800 they were riding in slid off the runway and ended up teetering precariously on a small cliff above the Black Sea. None of the 168 passengers or crew were injured in the accident and, silver lining number two, the city of Trabzon, Turkey may just get a new library out of the incident.

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First large-scale use of perovskite solar cells in office building slated for Poland this year

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Skanska’s commercial development business unit in Central Eastern Europe says it will be the first developer to cover office buildings with semi-transparent perovskite solar cells on a commercial scale. Perovskites are crystalline materials that have great potential to replace silicon in solar power generation. Skanska will apply the technology, developed by Saule Technologies, onto its projects in 2018.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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How workplace design can position financial services companies for success

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Workplace design can pose financial services companies for success amid trends that could transform the industry, according to a report, “The New Financial Workplace,” recently released by HOK’s WorkPlace Group. New technologies like cryptocurrency, biometrics, and blockchain are disrupting the financial sector. These technologies are providing emerging companies with the tools to compete with venerable financial giants.

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Automated tool assists in design of force transfer around openings

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A new automated tool provides assistance in the design of force transfer around openings (FTAO). The Engineered Wood Association developed the free tool that includes a calculator and Technical Note. The FTAO method of shear wall design provides structures with a more comprehensive lateral resistance design which otherwise omitted the sheathing around windows or other large openings, according to a news release by the association.

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The new Virginia Tech Biomedical Research Addition will include research facilities in five thematic areas

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Skanska USA will complete the AECOM-designed Virginia Tech Carilion Biomedical Research Addition on the Virginia Tech Carilion Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, Va. The primary focus of the new four-story, 140,000-sf building is to provide state-of-the-art research facilities for enhanced biomedical research programs in five major thematic areas.

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My day as a kindergartner

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A few years ago, when the Mukilteo School District hired DLR Group to design a new, 600-student kindergarten center , I was excited and—honestly—a little terrified. Recognizing the growing needs for early learners, Mukilteo School District decided on the idea of the kindergarten center in tandem with the passage of new state laws for all-day kindergarten.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!