5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects

Sustainability leaders from Skanska, RDH, and Polygon share five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

BSL conversions: A cost-efficient method to support high-containment research

Some institutions are creating flexible lab spaces that can operate at a BSL-2 and modulate up to a BSL-3 when the need arises. Here are key aspects to consider when accommodating a rapid modulation between BSL-2 and BSL-3 space.

The Benefits of Construction Project Portfolio Management

In project-driven organizations, high performance means delivering the right projects, on time and on budget. Maximize project success with project portfolio management, project controls and project management, all in one platform.

Burns & McDonnell

Generative AI can bolster innovation in construction industry

Jeff Danley, Associate Technology and Innovation Consultant at Burns & McDonnell, suggests several solutions generative AI could have within the construction industry.

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Paladino | May 5, 2015

How to build 'smart' teams

In today's complex world, there are no simple answers—solutions to our most pressing problems aren't offered in 140 characters. Instead, it takes teams of people to rise to a challenge, resolve issues, and execute on strategy, writes Paladino's Julie Honeywell.

SmithGroup | May 5, 2015

Where the university students are (or will be)

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Parsons Brinckerhoff and former CEO partner to solve the “brain drain” challenge

For firms large and small, hiring is always a balancing act between keeping the business moving forward and being patient to find the right people to fit into your organization

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Perkins and Will | Apr 28, 2015

How to create an environment where students want to succeed

According to a 2014 Gallup poll, our school system not only kills children’s creativity, but also takes its toll on their motivation, writes Perkins+Will's Tinka Rogic.

10 things about Ebola from the infectious disease colloquium

HDR | Apr 28, 2015

10 things about Ebola from Eagleson Institute's infectious disease colloquium

Research institutions know how to handle life-threatening, highly contagious diseases like Ebola in the lab, but how do we handle them in healthcare settings?

Graffiti-Resistant Coatings To Keep Projects Looking Their Best

There are now several options available to keep buildings looking their best, which often includes both a coating system and an associated chemical graffiti remover

Architects, tap into the expertise of your metal roof manufacturer

How architects can tap into the expertise of their metal roof manufacturer, part 1

Architects are not only expected to be experts in every field, they must also be part lawyer, arbitrator and magician

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New Products and Programs to Check Out at the 2015 AIA Convention

There is no bigger annual gathering of architects and design professionals in North America quite like the AIA National Convention.

Atlanta lightning strike over city at night

Are metal roofs lightning magnets?

According to The Metal Construction Assocition, a metal roof will not make lightning more likely to strike, but it may make a lightning strike less dangerous if it occurs. That’s right, less dangerous, not more.

Stop the Endless Debate to Nowhere – It’s Time to Measure Workplace Performance

CannonDesign | Apr 21, 2015

Stop the endless debate over open vs. closed work environments

Rather than be confused by the constant stream of opinions, leadership teams contemplating workplace investments should start with powerful employee engagement strategies that drive results.

Gensler | Apr 21, 2015

Software tools shouldn't dictate the AEC process

With over 200 solutions on the market, construction software is one of the most complex and fragmented markets, writes Gensler's Mark Thole.

Skanska | Apr 21, 2015

Trends driving airport construction

Upgrades to aviation infrastructure have not kept pace with the increase in airport traffic or even at a level sufficient to accommodate the life cycle of our many dated terminal facilities. Until now.