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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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Engineers

Engineering goes hand-in-hand with design, putting a practical lens on the architect’s vision and finding the best way to make it happen. Without a talented engineer, the project will never reach completion, and certainly will not reach the standards of functionality and sustainability that the architect and client are seeking.

May 3, 2012

NSF publishes ANSI standard evaluating the sustainability of single ply roofing membranes

New NSF Standard provides manufacturers, specifiers and building industry with verifiable, objective criteria to identify sustainable roofing products.

May 3, 2012

Gilbane to provide CM services for North Reading’s integrated middle/high school

The project scope includes a wastewater treatment plant, demolition of the existing high school and extensive athletic fieldwork.

May 3, 2012

Howard S. Turner 1911–2012

A founding member of the Turner Construction Co.

May 3, 2012

Ground broken for $94 million hospital expansion at Scripps Encinitas

New facility to more than double emergency department size, boost inpatient beds by 43%.

May 3, 2012

Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. wins CMAA award

Firm recognized for the renovation of Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College’s Student Administrative & Griffin Student Center.

May 2, 2012

Trimble acquires SketchUp 3D modeling platform

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2012.

May 2, 2012

Building Team completes two additions at UCLA

New student housing buildings are part of UCLA’s Northwest Campus Student Housing In-Fill Project.

May 2, 2012

Public housing can incorporate sustainable design

Sustainable design achievable without having to add significant cost; owner and residents reap benefits

May 2, 2012

SMPS Foundation accepting applications for Garikes Scholarship

One outstanding scholar will be selected this year to receive a $1,500 scholarship award, to be used toward academic expenses, such as tuition and fees, books, supplies, and other similar expenses.

May 2, 2012

Sasaki selected for 2012 National Planning Firm Award

The award recognizes a firm for its body of distinguished work influencing the planning profession.

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