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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
A fund controlled by the ecommerce giant Amazon is among the entities that invested a total of $6.7 million in the latest round of financing raised by Plant Prefab , a design and prefabrication company with a 62,000-sf factory in Rialto, Calif., which since May 2016 has produced modules for custom single- and multifamily homes.
Architects for Urbanity
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Team: Irgen Salianji, Karolina Szóstkiewicz, Karolina Duda, Kyriakos Messios Status: Competition project Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Program: Masterplan and Expositions Centre The master plan of the new urban centre (NUC) of Veliko Tarnovo is divided into four functional zones that are interconnected and each serves a different range of program, while together they form a unified urban tissue with a characteristic identity.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
In the workplace environment, employees want sunshine and views of the outdoors more than any other feature or amenity, according to a survey by HR advisory firm Future Workplace.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Construction contractors remained confident during the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released today by Associated Builders and Contractors.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
With two-story windows facing an outdoor Olympic-sized pool, the fitness center at the Inspire Southpark apartment complex in Charlotte, N.C., is a stunning showpiece. It’s no accident the 4,350-sf fitness facility is located right near the leasing office. The developers, Bond Companies and Morgan Holdings, view amenities, especially fitness, health, and wellness facilities, as central to the appeal of their multifamily properties.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
In densely populated cities like New York, there’s often nowhere to go but up. Depending on local zoning regulations, that restriction often results in a structure that steps back, floor by floor, as it rises. Architecture firm ODA has turned that development model on its head in its design for 100 Norfolk Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Comprising two connected 15-story, 175-foot-tall towers, Dexter Yard will bring 540,000 sf of mixed-use space to the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. The SkB Architects-designed building will provide 515,000 sf of lab and office space and about 25,000 sf of ground floor retail.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Market forces including trade policy, labor shortages, and complex approval processes are among the top concerns of real estate development executives according to a report by Altus Group.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Farm-to-table dining has officially made the transition from the “I did it before it was cool” hipster movement into the mainstream. The problem is, space limitations in cities around the world mean the farm can only be so close to the table. But Beladon, a Dutch property development firm, has plans to bring farms from the country to the big city.
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BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
As a buildings engineer, I’ve had the fulfilling opportunity to travel for work, experiencing new cities, learning about emerging building techniques, and seeing firsthand how new projects play an important role in complementing the fabric of a community. But it’s not often that I can say my projects are also certified globetrotters.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Port Canaveral’s oldest terminal was recently demolished to make room for the new Cruise Terminal 3, a $150 million project that is the largest in the history of the Port. The bidding process for a contractor will close out in October with the project being awarded to a firm in December.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
A fund controlled by the ecommerce giant Amazon is among the entities that invested a total of $6.7 million in the latest round of financing raised by Plant Prefab , a design and prefabrication company with a 62,000-sf factory in Rialto, Calif., which since May 2016 has produced modules for custom single- and multifamily homes.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
An architect and animal lover who helped raise more than $2 million for an animal care center. A structural engineer who is exploring advanced designs for mass timber buildings. A construction management expert who mentors at-risk African-American girls. An MEP engineer who co-founded a cycling event that raises money to fight human trafficking. BD+C’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 winners show that there’s more to the AEC profession than designing and building great places for people.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
An undulating green roof, inspired by the surrounding mountains, will cover a new organic bazaar in Antalya, Turkey. The Antalya Local Products Bazaar, designed by PDG Architects and ANTEPE, will house 76 shops, open pedestrian thoroughfares, large public squares, and access from all corners.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its bi-annual Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which compiles the construction pipeline counts for every country and market around the world, states that the total global construction pipeline stands at 12,839 projects/2,158,422 rooms which are at all-time highs. The construction pipeline is up an extraordinary 86% by projects over the cyclical low established in 2011 when global counts were at 6,907 projects/1,257,296 rooms.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its bi-annual Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which compiles the construction pipeline counts for every country and market around the world, states that the total global construction pipeline stands at 12,839 projects/2,158,422 rooms which are at all-time highs. The construction pipeline is up an extraordinary 86% by projects over the cyclical low established in 2011 when global counts were at 6,907 projects/1,257,296 rooms.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
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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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Travelers are stuck in the airport for hours at a time. For retailers, that means a rare, captive audience not often found outside airport walls. It’s an opportunity to give travelers what they want—local food options, the chance to try on new makeup or souvenirs from local artisans and artists. Most airport retailers aren’t taking full advantage of this market, but they’re definitely feeling the pressure to provide more than just a tax-free bottle of wine and an extra-large Toblerone. .
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Energy efficiency upgrades in multifamily properties offer benefits to residents including lower utility bills, but some of the materials used in these projects to better insulate buildings can create health hazards.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
CDG Engineers & Associates is an engineering firm designed around the people it serves – public entities, private enterprise and the petroleum industry. For over 70 years, the firm has built strong relationships with community leaders and government agencies to help its customers respond to changing regulations and develop new opportunities. With projects at the center of its business, the firm wanted to find a better way to manage its abundance of project documents, which were being stored
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