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Contractors

Bringing the concepts of architects, engineers, and clients to life often requires problem-solving and compromise, and always requires hard work on the contractor’s part. Keeping construction within the allotted budget and up to the rest of the building team’s standards requires a combination of extensive technical and product knowledge.

Nov 19, 2013

Pediatric design in an adult hospital setting

Freestanding pediatric facilities have operational and physical characteristics that differ from those of adult facilities.

Nov 18, 2013

6 checkpoints when designing a pediatric healthcare unit

As more time and money is devoted to neonatal and pediatric research, evidence-based design is playing an increasingly crucial role in the development of healthcare facilities for children. Here are six important factors AEC firms should consider when designing pediatric healthcare facilities.

Steven Burns | Nov 18, 2013

How do construction professionals use social media?

LinkedIn is the social network used by most construction professionals, according to the results of a newly released national survey conducted by the Construction Marketing Association. 

David Barista | Nov 17, 2013

Meet up with the BD+C team at Greenbuild. Drinks are on us!

To all our friends in the AEC industry, you are cordially invited to join the BD+C team at several fun events during the Greenbuild show this week. No RSVP required. Just show up and enjoy. 

Nov 15, 2013

Halls of ivy keep getting greener and greener

Academic institutions have been testing the limits of energy-conserving technologies, devising new ways to pay for sustainability extras, and extending sustainability to the whole campus.

Nov 15, 2013

Pedia-Pod: A state-of-the-art pediatric building module

This demonstration pediatric treatment building module is “kid-friendly,” offering a unique and cheerful environment where a child can feel most comfortable. 

Nov 15, 2013

Insurance rates continue to rise for U.S. construction firms

Pricing for contractors general liability, project-specific general liability, umbrella and excess liability, workers’ compensation, and residential construction insurance was up between 3% and 7% on average during the first half of the year, according to Marsh’s Construction Market Update—First Half 2013. 

Gene Bell | Nov 15, 2013

Metal makes its mark on interior spaces

Beyond its long-standing role as a preferred material for a building’s structure and roof, metal is making its mark on interior spaces as well. 

Nov 13, 2013

Government work keeps green AEC firms busy

With the economy picking up, many stalled government contracts are reaching completion and earning their green credentials.

Nov 13, 2013

First look: Renzo Piano's addition to Louis Kahn's Kimbell Art Museum [slideshow]

The $135 million, 101,130-sf colonnaded pavilion by the famed architect opens later this month. 

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