BD+C
MARCH 14, 2018
The Lean construction movement is on the march. Its parent organization, the Lean Construction Institute, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. LCI now has 218 corporate members, 38 owner members, and 31 active Communities of Practice. Its 2017 conference attracted more than 1,500 attendees, from 125 countries. There’s also been a noticeable bump in client interest in Lean lately.
Life of an Architect
MARCH 11, 2018
“If you go on vacation to Ireland and don’t enjoy yourself, then that’s your fault.” This is what a man told me as I sat in the British Airways lounge in Heathrow airport while I was waiting with for my flight to Dublin, Ireland, with my wife and daughter. We are currently enjoying my daughter’s spring break holiday from school and decided to adventure in Ireland for a week.
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EntreArchitect
MARCH 13, 2018
Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects. Have you listened to my interview with co-founder of SALA Architects , Dale Mulfinger, FAIA over at EntreArchitect Podcast? It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2018
It is predicted that this year alone, 30.4 million students will enroll in higher education institutions in the U.S. – that’s 5.1 million more students than in 2000. Yet, while enrollments are on the rise, the availability of campus housing has consistently lagged behind. In fact, on-campus bed capacity, a metric that many say helps assess overall satisfaction of student life and campus culture, has been largely ignored over the years.
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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?
BD+C
MARCH 12, 2018
Open office design draws mixed reviews these days, and noise is one of the primary reasons. Spaces intended to facilitate the free flow of people and ideas often allow noisy distractions to travel, too. But thoughtful design, paired with a change management program to educate staff, can both enhance connectivity and minimize distractions. .
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BD+C
MARCH 13, 2018
Life in a connected world produces a constant stream of data—from purchasing our morning coffee, to sending emails throughout the workday, to streaming music on our evening commutes home. This catalog of data provides a powerful tool. It codifies behavior, details how resources are (or are not) used, and supports analysis that can bring to light tacit information and trends.
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2018
This spring, Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver, one of the country’s oldest such institutions, will take another step into the 21st century by offering courses in its Construction Careers Now program that incorporate virtual reality to train students how to work in high-citation safety areas on construction sites. The school will also use VR in its nursing program to simulate real-life healthcare and emergency situations.
BD+C
MARCH 12, 2018
The new 7,800-sf location for Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square is three times larger than its previous Times Square location. The store is located beneath a 42-story hotel that is currently being constructed.
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2018
For the first several weeks of 2018, Deepak Aatresh was in India working with a client on a one million-sf-plus healthcare network that is being designed with technology developed by Aditazz, which Aatresh co-founded in 2010 and is its CEO. The Brisbane, Calif.-based firm is attempting to bring building design to a new frontier with computational software that uses algorithms to help clients complete large-scale and complex projects in less time, at lower cost, and with more efficient operations
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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
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2018
There has been an observable series of changes throughout the history of the built environment. The changes moved slowly at first and now are exploding with innovative concepts. And all this change has been in the context of the powerful relationship between humans and nature. And now the rapidly changing approach to the built environment is stumbling over rating systems on its way to provide a more harmonious connection between people, their buildings, and the environment.
BD+C
MARCH 12, 2018
Last November, Thornton Tomasetti partnered with RWDI, an engineering firm whose specialties include wind damping for supertall buildings. The duo established a new company called Hummingbird Kinetics, which offers affordable and flexible tuned mass damping solutions that reduce the impact of wind motion on tall structures.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2018
Greater energy efficiency, along with outsourced heavy industry and customers generating their own power, have created flat demand for utility power for 10 years. Stagnant demand is likely for the foreseeable future. That’s good news for consumers and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But utilities are having a tough time adjusting to this new business environment, as electricity demand had risen steadily for about a century.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2018
Construction costs escalated in February, driven by price increases for a wide range of building materials including steel and aluminum , according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials warned that newly imposed tariffs on those metals will create steeper increases that will squeeze budgets for infrastructure, school districts and commercial projects.
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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.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2018
The 64th annual Jesse H. Neal Awards recently announced its finalists, with SGC/SGC Horizon brands tallying 15 finalist recognitions in 11 categories. Among the SGC/SGC Horizon brands earning this prestigious 2018 recognition is Building Design+Construction /BDCnetwork.com.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2018
Overall construction input prices rose 0.7% in February, slightly lower than the rate set in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Compared to February 2017, prices are up 5.2%. Nonresidential construction materials prices are also up 0.4% on a monthly basis and 4.9% compared to the same time last year.
BD+C
MARCH 12, 2018
Garcetti’s plan to make buildings more resilient to earthquakes would also apply to daycare centers and private schools.
BD+C
MARCH 15, 2018
Located in downtown Tirana, the National Theatre of Albania is a 9,300-sm venue designed to host local and touring theatre companies in the nation’s capital. The new facility sits adjacent to Skanderbeg Square, the National Opera, and the National Art Gallery.
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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.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2018
The cost of shipping by truck has been increasing due to a combination of conditions, including a long-running and worsening shortage of truck drivers, minimal increases in driver pay, and a new required logging device that prevents drivers from cheating on safety requirements. Several major companies that ship large quantities of goods are reporting increases of 10% or more in shipping costs. .
BD+C
MARCH 13, 2018
The rule had been scheduled to go into effect March 12. The delay will allow extra time for employers to comply with the rule prior to enforcement and to ensure uniform enforcement. The rule had been finalized in January 2017. OSHA faces lawsuits from manufacturers and interest groups over the rule.
BD+C
MARCH 14, 2018
The 58,000-sf Harvard University Allston Campus District Energy Facility (DEF) will provide electricity, hot water, and chilled water to the Allston campus. The building represents a new infrastructure typology dubbed the cogeneration plant.
BD+C
MARCH 12, 2018
Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials cautioned that the Trump administration's newly imposed steel and aluminum tariffs have the potential to undermine future employment growth for the sector.
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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