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Great Solutions

41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors

AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

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Building Owners

Apr 7, 2014

40 Under 40 winners: Meet the architects

Of the up-and-coming AEC professionals to be named 40 Under 40 winners by the editors of Building Design+Construction, 21 make their living in the architecture profession.

Sasha Reed | Apr 3, 2014

Security, accountability, and cloud access: Can you really have it all?

Iā€™ve heard countless stories of conversations between project engineers and IT professionals who canā€™t come to an agreement on the level of security needed to protect their data while making it more accessibleā€”not only externally, but also internally.Ā 

Apr 2, 2014

The new model of healthcare facility management

A growing number of healthcare organizations are moving to an integrated real estate model in an effort to better manage costs, respond to regulatory requirements, and support changes in patient care delivery.

Apr 2, 2014

8 tips for avoiding thermal bridges in window applications

Aligning thermal breaks and applying air barriers are among the top design and installation tricks recommended by building enclosure experts.

Apr 2, 2014

Check out the stunning research facility just named 2014 Lab of the Year [slideshow]

NREL's Energy Systems Integration Facility takes top honors in R&D Magazine's 48th annual lab design awards.Ā 

Apr 1, 2014

Planned global commerce center breaks ground near Phoenix

When completed, PhoenixMart will be one of the largest single-level trade centers in the U.S.Ā 

Apr 1, 2014

Paints, coatings and sealants: Choosing products and procedures for best performance

This course covers life cycle assessment, color selection, emissions, durability, resilience, corrosion resistance, specification standards, and other critical aspects of choosing coatings for interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and roofs.

Mar 31, 2014

Extreme conversion: Soaring Canadian church transformed into contemporary library

Even before the St. Denys-du-Plateau Church was converted into a library, it was an unusual building, with a towering nave designed to mimic a huge tent inflated by the wind.Ā 

Bryan Arlington | Mar 31, 2014

Tips for creating a competitive bid using codes and loads

Landing a project feels like winning a prize, sort of like finding that forgotten $20 bill in the pocket of a pair of jeans you havenā€™t worn in a while. But living on the ā€œchanceā€ of winning a job isnā€™t a great way to pay your electric bill. So, how do you swing the chances in your favor?

Mar 30, 2014

Ontario Leisure Centre stays ahead of the curve with channel glass

The new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre features a 1,400-sf serpentine channel glass wall that delivers dramatic visual appeal for its residents.

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