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AEC Tech

Lack of organizational readiness is biggest hurdle to artificial intelligence adoption

Managers of companies in the industrial sector, including construction, have bought the hype of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology, but their organizations are not ready to realize its promise, according to research from IFS, a global cloud enterprise software company. An IFS survey of 1,700 senior decision-makers found that 84% of executives anticipate massive organizational benefits from AI. 


Codes and Standards

Updated document details methods of testing fenestration for exterior walls

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a document serving a recommended practice for determining test methodology for laboratory and field testing of exterior wall systems. The document pertains to products covered by an AAMA standard such as curtain walls, storefronts, window walls, and sloped glazing. AAMA 501-24, Methods of Test for Exterior Walls was last updated in 2015. 


MFPRO+ News

World’s largest 3D printer could create entire neighborhoods

The University of Maine recently unveiled the world’s largest 3D printer said to be able to create entire neighborhoods. The machine is four times larger than a preceding model that was first tested in 2019. The older model was used to create a 600 sf single-family home made of recyclable wood fiber and bio-resin materials.

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Building Owners

Nov 16, 2011

CRSI recommends return to inch-pound markings

The intention of this resolution is for all new rollings of reinforcing steel products to be marked with inch-pound bar markings no later than January 1st, 2014. 

Nov 16, 2011

John Patelski joins Ghafari as executive vice president

As executive vice president, Patelski will be responsible for expanding the firm’s services in new strategic markets.

Nov 15, 2011

Struggling economy demands construction industry embrace enterprise-wide risk management

In today’s business environment of high supply and limited demand, it has become especially vital for organizations in the construction sector to effectively manage risk.

Nov 15, 2011

Suffolk Construction breaks ground on the Victor housing development in Boston

Project team to manage construction of $92 million, 377,000 square-foot residential tower.

Nov 15, 2011

Miller joins Perkins Eastman as regional manager, Middle East and Northern Africa

Miller joins Perkins Eastman with more than 48 years of experience in architecture, design management, and construction administration for planning and infrastructure.

Nov 14, 2011

Summit Design+Build selected at GC for new Office Concepts headquarters

The new headquarters will include 17,000 sf of office space and 15,000 sf of warehouse and feature 24 ft ceilings, an open floor plan, two conference rooms and one training room and will feature sustainable finishes throughout. 

Nov 14, 2011

Griffin Electric completes electrical work at Cary Arts Center

 

The Griffin Electric team was responsible for replacing the previous electrical service on-site with a 1000A, 480/277V service and providing electrical feeds for a new fire pump chiller, six air-handlers and two elevators.

Nov 14, 2011

303 East 33rd Street building achieves LEED-NC

 

The 165,000 sf 12-story residential building is the first green development to be LEED certified in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan.

Tim Gregorski | Nov 14, 2011

Construction underway on patient tower at St. Jude Medical Campus

The design/build team of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and TAYLOR, are working with St. Joseph…
Nov 14, 2011

VanSumeren appointed to Traco general manager

VanSumeren will draw on his more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing management and engineering to deliver operational and service excellence and drive profitable growth for Traco. 

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