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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.

Nov 2, 2011

John W. Baumgarten Architect, P.C, wins AIA Long Island Chapter‘s Healthcare Award for Renovation

The two-story lobby features inlaid marble floors and wood-paneled wainscoting that pays homage to the building’s history.

Nov 2, 2011

Jacobs announces acquisition of KlingStubbins

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it has acquired KlingStubbins. Officials did not disclose the terms of the agreement. Jacobs' acquisition of KlingStubbins, which has approximately 500 employees located in the United States and Asia, particularly enhances the Company's capabilities in design. KlingStubbins provides professional services in planning, architecture, engineering and interiors.

Nov 1, 2011

Perkins Eastman opens office in San Francisco

Located at 23 Geary Street in the One Kearny building, the 8,100 sf office will accommodate a growing staff of 45.

Nov 1, 2011

Sasaki expands national sports design studio

Sasaki has also added Stephen Sefton to the sports design studio as senior associate. 

Nov 1, 2011

Holcim awards winners for North America announced

A socio-architectural project to create regional food-gathering nodes and a logistics network in Canada's high arctic territory won the top prize for North America of $100,000.

Oct 27, 2011

ASSA Abloy, MAXXESS Systems announce U.S. Aperio integration

Aperio will integrate with MAXXESS's eAXxess  and Efusion Event Management Software packages.

Oct 26, 2011

Metl-Span selected for re-roof project

School remained in session during the renovation and it was important to minimize the disruption as much as possible.

Oct 26, 2011

Shawmut Design and Construction awarded Tag Heuer build in Aventura, Fla.

New store features 1,200 sf fit out at Aventura Mall.

Oct 25, 2011

HKS Science & Technology practice formed

Specializing in the planning and design of highly technical building types, HKS’s Science & Technology practice offers the broadest range of services available to the academic and biomedical research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device community, including laboratory programming, planning and design, strategic science planning and laboratory equipment planning.

Oct 25, 2011

Ritner Steel CEO elected to AISC Board

Freund will begin serving on the AISC board of directors, assisting with the organization's planning and leadership in the steel construction industry.

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