BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
With today’s high demand for construction, a small pool of available and trained trade workers, and the need to build quicker and smarter, finding a way to increase productivity and efficiency is every project team’s goal. One increasingly popular trend that is helping solve this dilemma is prefabrication. By constructing materials before they hit the job site, trade contractors are boosting their operations.
Life of an Architect
MAY 12, 2019
Unlike most professions, architects are fairly accustomed to standing up in front of a group of people and speaking … but that doesn’t mean they like it ( or even worse ) – that they are any good at doing it. The concern going through almost everyone’s head before they get up in front of a group is that they will look stupid, sound stupid, or generally come across as someone who shouldn’t be talking about whatever it is they are talking about.
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Archmark
MAY 14, 2019
5 Architecture Website Design Pitfalls to Avoid. Is Your Architecture Firm’s Website Design Losing You Business? Architecture website design might not be the highest priority for firms that rely on reputation and relationships to keep their project pipeline full. However, there are a total of 20,836 architecture firms in the United States, and the chances are pretty good that you are facing some stiff competition.
Architects Tales
MAY 15, 2019
– ” A woman with organization skills can run a construction company without ever picking up a hammer and nail.” – Warren Farrell. Blog story 27 for www. architects-tales.com, Copyrighted 2019 by Dale R. Ellickson. Avis and Dean Hilfinger, FAIA, with their medals for the Senior Doubles Championship title in 1997. The day started like any ordinary workday in 1966.
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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
MAY 15, 2019
The Jose Gautier Benitez development is officially under construction on a 21-acre site in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The site will be divided into six residential blocks that includes five streets dedicated to family housing, and one reserved for elderly housing.
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Virginia Duran
MAY 14, 2019
Reading is one of life’s best pleasures. And an expression of self-love. Finding time to devour a book can be quite challenging. But finding a good book can be even trickier. Occasionally, I’ve come across really good books. Books about architecture, travel and history – which are my personal favourites.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
A new museum, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor—with stunning views of the 151-ft-tall Statue of Liberty on the island and the 1,792-ft-tall Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan—presents visitors with the opportunity to contemplate the changing meaning of liberty in the United States.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2019
To keep its Miami employees rowing in the same direction, Royal Caribbean recently unveiled plans for a 350,000 SF headquarters building. To be located on the company’s campus on Dodge Island, the headquarters structure is meant to bring together employees who are working in its Miami office spaces. The building’s design is inspired by the design of its fleet of cruise ships—with flowing lines.
BD+C
MAY 13, 2019
Carrying the brand of Marriott International, a new 26-story, 360-foot-tall tower will become the largest modular hotel in the world upon completion.
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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
MAY 17, 2019
Inheriting a legacy that was not always known for inclusivity, many higher education institutions today are intentionally engaging students of different backgrounds and identities. Inclusivity is so important for the next generation of students and the academic institutions wishing to recruit and retain them, that Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has become its own major topic or department on many higher education campuses.
BD+C
MAY 16, 2019
The notion of open learning environments in higher education is trending, leading to the design of more collegiate buildings worldwide that are meant to remove barriers between students, faculty and disciplines. Arizona State University’s Health Futures Center riffs on this popular design and educational idea, aiming to be a connecting place for interdisciplinary innovation, research, and medical simulation.
BD+C
MAY 17, 2019
The City of De Pere, Wis., began in the 17 th century as a fishing village with a monastery, grew to be an incorporated city by the 1860s and has a National Register of Historic Places historic district with dozens of homes in a variety of styles that were built from the early 19 th to early 20 th centuries.
BD+C
MAY 17, 2019
The U.S. Department of Energy says it will make up to $33.5 million available for early-stage research and development of advanced building construction techniques to reduce energy bills.
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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
MAY 17, 2019
This fall, GEMS World Academy Middle-Upper School is scheduled to open in Chicago. This 13-story, 213,000-sf school for grades 6-12 would be among the latest—and tallest—of the multilevel urban elementary and secondary schools that have been springing up around the country. Vertical schools “are becoming more commonplace, even outside of urban areas,” says Sean O’Donnell, AIA, Principal with Perkins Eastman’s Washington, D.C., office, whom BD+C interviewed with Christine Schlendorf, AIA, LEED AP
BD+C
MAY 14, 2019
When Gene Vance is asked about the history of his family’s construction company and says “it’s a long story”, he isn’t necessarily referring to the length of the story he’s about to tell. The real longevity, in this case, is in the life of the company itself.
BD+C
MAY 16, 2019
The TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, originally designed by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen in 1962, has recently completed its conversion into a 512-room hotel. The hotel features restaurants, bars, and retail outlets housed inside the 200,000 sf former flight center. The hotel rooms are included in two hotel wings that sit behind the historic building and offer views of JFK’s runways. .
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta recently told a Congressional committee that he expected OSHA inspections to increase soon. Newly hired inspectors are getting up to speed, Acosta said, and when deployed, will step up inspections. OSHA inspections exceeded 32,000 in 2017 and 2018, more than the 31,948 total in 2016, despite attrition of inspectors at the agency.
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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
MAY 16, 2019
A 1.5% payroll tax break for companies moving to San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood is getting mixed reviews. What became known as the Twitter tax break has boosted business activity in the area, but may have also accelerated the area’s problems, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
Reconstruct provides a ‘visual command center’ for projects enabling project executives to proactively and precisely manage construction progress including detecting current, past, and future performance issues. The platform’s 3D timelines enable real-time coordination among general contractors, subs, owners, and lenders. A labor-intensive process that relied on paper or spreadsheets and took weeks now takes minutes.
BD+C
MAY 15, 2019
For the first time since 1948, part of the Near West Side of Chicago will have train access to it, and an easy way to travel far beyond. Plans for the Damen Green Line Station, a new glass-walled transportation center to be located at Damen Avenue and Lake Street, recently were unveiled.
BD+C
MAY 14, 2019
The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) tracks reports of K-12 school shooting incidents across the U.S. The resource has recorded more than 1,360 such incidents since 1970. The database aims to include every instance a gun is brandished, is fired, or a bullet hits school property for any reason, regardless of the number of victims, time of day, or day of the week.
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.
BD+C
MAY 17, 2019
NIMBYism is the biggest multifamily construction barrier , according to a National Apartment Association report on apartment construction barriers.
BD+C
MAY 13, 2019
Americans who live in the downtowns of most large cities are paying a big premium for their homes.
BD+C
MAY 16, 2019
Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected. For single skin roofing, there are three different fastening systems to consider: concealed, exposed and standing seam. .
BD+C
MAY 14, 2019
Located just three blocks from downtown Greenville’s North Main Street, Canvas will be a new mixed-use development that includes single-family attached townhomes, ground-level retail, multifamily residences, and an office building renovation.
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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!
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