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sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Dec 16, 2014

Kameleon colors expand the palette

Advanced technologies are creating new possibilities with Valspar’s Fluropon Kameleon. A rich look is created with a unique blend of ceramic and inorganic pigments. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Steven Burns | Dec 16, 2014

How to orchestrate leadership transitions

Replacing the names on the door can be tricky for AEC firms. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Sasha Reed | Dec 16, 2014

Quadcopters save project team $15K in warranty work

On a recent trip to see what technology Todd Wynne and the rest of the team at Rogers-O’Brien Construction have been tinkering with, I had a chance to experience firsthand which new hardware innovations will one day be applied in the AEC space. 

sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Dec 16, 2014

Deconstructing 2014

With 2014 coming to a close, we decided to take a look back at the year in construction. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Bill O'Keeffe | Dec 11, 2014

Fire rated glass contributes to Salt Lake City Public Safety Building’s sustainable and resilient design goals

One of the most exciting new buildings to open its doors this year is the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building Salt Lake City, Utah. This $125 million, 335,000-sf facility blends sustainability and resiliency under one roof. SPONSORED CONTENT

Gensler | Dec 8, 2014

How brick and mortar enables online retail

According to a shopping preferences study conducted by A.T. Kearney, as many as two-thirds of shoppers go to a physical store before or after making an online purchase, writes Gensler's Jill Nickels.

Rob Cassidy | Dec 8, 2014

The global sanitation crisis leads to 2.5 million deaths every year

When we see the incredible technology being produced by global plumbing manufacturers, it’s hard to conceive why no viable technical solution to the global sanitation issue has come forth, writes BD+C's Robert Cassidy.

sponsored | John Negich | Dec 5, 2014

New construction outlook report projects growth in 2015

A new 2015 construction outlook report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2015 will rise 9% to $612 billion. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Karyn Beebe | Dec 5, 2014

Best practices for force transfer around openings

As wood-frame construction is continuously evolving, designers in many parts of the U.S. are optimizing design solutions that require the understanding of force transfer between elements in the lateral load-resisting system. 

sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Dec 3, 2014

Modular Space Showcase: Bringing work-life balance to energy workers in the Bakken region

To meet the demands of the booming energy business, Williston needs to provide homes, recreation centers, restaurants, hotels, and other support facilities for the tidal wave of energy workers relocating to the Bakken Shale area. SPONSORED CONTENT

Skanska | Dec 1, 2014

How public-private partnerships can help with public building projects

Minimizing lifecycle costs and transferring risk to the private sector are among the benefits to applying the P3 project delivery model on public building projects, according to experts from Skanska USA. 

Gensler | Nov 26, 2014

How the 'maker culture' brings the power of design to life

Most people affiliate the maker culture with metal working, welding, ceramics, glass blowing, painting, and soldering. But it also includes coding and online content creation, writes Gensler’s Douglas Wittnebel.

sponsored | Steven Burns | Nov 26, 2014

It’s time to start trusting your employees more

A recent study published in the journal Psychological Science revealed that employees were 26% more satisfied in their roles when they had positions of power. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Nov 26, 2014

What’s in a coating?

A beautiful coating on metal products can make a strong statement, whether used on a high-end commercial project or an industrial building. SPONSORED CONTENT