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.
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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.
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The Benefits of Construction Project Portfolio Management
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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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sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Feb 2, 2015
Modular Space Showcase: Getting down to business in Alberta’s oil sands
If you work in the energy sector you’ve heard of Alberta’s oil sands. Located in Western Canada, Alberta is a province with an abundance of natural resources. Oil sands are located in three major areas of northeast Alberta spanning hundreds of thousands of miles.
sponsored | Steven Burns | Jan 30, 2015
The 4 leadership behaviors that really matter
Research conducted by McKinsey & Company suggests that the secret to developing effective leaders is to encourage four types of behavior, which includes seeking diverse perspectives and supporting others.
sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Jan 30, 2015
Want greater energy savings? The answer is right above you
A recent study finds that metal roofs can cut energy costs.
David Barista | Jan 28, 2015
Sustainability’s missed opportunity: small commercial buildings
The real opportunity for shrinking the nation’s energy footprint lies in the mundane world of small commercial buildings, writes BD+C's David Barista.
sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Jan 26, 2015
Modular space showcase: Powerful space solutions for Ontario’s energy future
Having access to the right workspace is important, regardless of location. A comfortable, efficient and attractive workspace can make all the difference for workers. For Hydro One Networks, an electricity transmission and distribution company based in Ontario, establishing well-equipped field offices in various remote locations was essential to success.
David Barista | Jan 21, 2015
From technician to rainmaker: Making the leap in your career
Many AEC firms focus on training for the hard skills of the profession, not so much for business prowess, writes BD+C's David Barista.
sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Jan 21, 2015
Waubonsee Community College creates a multi-building campus experience in a single building
In recent years, institutions of higher learning have been investing in new facilities and updating campuses across the country. Because schools want to save money, these new buildings rarely serve just one function. Students often study, relax, socialize and network in the same building.
sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Jan 19, 2015
Resolve to go green this year
Not every company can top Forbes magazine’s Most Sustainable Companies list, but we can all resolve to try to do more to protect the environment in 2015.
sponsored | Bill O'Keeffe | Jan 16, 2015
Sprinkler reliability, radiant heat concerns and the IBC
Much attention has been given to active fire protection systems, such as fire sprinklers, that are designed to suppress fires. While automatic sprinklers are reliable, they are neither absolute nor infallible.
sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Jan 14, 2015
AAMA 2605 for superior performing coatings in architectural systems
When the architectural community wants to select the most durable coatings in the industry, what resources are available? The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has created stringent performance standards. For years, AAMA 603 and AAMA 605 were recognized as the standards for testing and performance of organic coatings for architectural aluminum panels and extrusions. SPONSOR CONTENT
Stantec | Jan 14, 2015
10 change management practices that can ease workplace moves
No matter the level of complexity, workplace change can be a challenge for your client's employees. VOA's Angie Lee breaks down the process of moving offices as efficiently as possible, from creating a "change team" to hosting hard-hat tours.
Perkins and Will | Jan 9, 2015
10 surprising lessons Perkins+Will has learned about workplace projects
P+W's Janice Barnes shares some of most unexpected lessons from her firm's work on office design projects, including the importance of post-occupancy evaluations and having a cohesive transition strategy for workers.
sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Jan 8, 2015
Healthcare facilities promoting wellness from the inside out
The healthcare industry is in the midst of a shift to a wellness model of care, and the built environment plays an important role in that. This is driving new design elements in healthcare facilities—from the inside out.
HDR | Jan 8, 2015
Microsoft shutters classic clipart gallery: Reaction from a graphic designer
Microsoft shut down its tried-and-true clipart gallery, ridding the world not only of a trope of graphic design, but a nostalgic piece of digital design history, writes HDR's Dylan Coonrad.
