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Urban Planning

The magic of L.A.’s Melrose Mile

Great streets are generally not initially curated or willed into being. Rather, they emerge organically from unintentional synergies of commercial, business, cultural and economic drivers. L.A.’s Melrose Avenue is a prime example. 


Curtain Wall

7 steps to investigating curtain wall leaks

It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to building enclosure consultants Richard Aeck and John A. Rudisill with Rimkus. 

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Mar 14, 2012

Hyatt joins Thornton Tomasetti as VP in Chicago

A forensic specialist, Hyatt has more than 10 years of experience performing investigations of structural failures throughout the U.S.

Mar 13, 2012

China's high-speed building boom

A 30-story hotel in Changsha went up in two weeks. Some question the safety in that, but the builder defends its methods.

Mar 13, 2012

Commercial glazer Harmon expanding into Texas

Company expanding into the Texas market with a new office in Dallas and a satellite facility in Austin.

Mar 13, 2012

Worker office space to drop below 100-sf in five years

The average for all companies for square feet per worker in 2017 will be 151 sf, compared to 176 sf, and 225 sf in 2010.

Rob Cassidy | Mar 12, 2012

Giants 300 - "Science + Technology"

We've been getting questions about the "Science + Technology" entry in the Giants 300 survey.…
Rob Cassidy | Mar 10, 2012

Giants 300 Survey now ready!

Calling all AEC firms! It's time to get your BD+C "Giants 300" Survey in. The Giants 300 is the…
Mar 7, 2012

Firestone iPad app offers touch technology

Free app provides a preview of Firestone’s Roots to Rooftop Building Envelope Solution with an overview of all the products from ground and stormwater management solutions, to complete wall panel and commercial roofing system applications.

Mar 7, 2012

LEO A DALY opens new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Jay N. Kline, Regional Manager – Saudi Arabia, to lead new office.

Mar 7, 2012

Turner appointed Batson-Cook CFO and treasurer

Cecil G. Hood to continue in advisory role.

Mar 7, 2012

Thornton Tomasetti names Dowdall VP of Kansas City office

Dowdall will be responsible for supporting the Property Loss Consulting, Building Performance and Building Sustainability practices nationally.

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