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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.

Sep 23, 2011

ABI turns positive after four monthly declines

On the heels of a period of weakness in design activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) took a sudden upturn in August.

Sep 23, 2011

Under 40 Leadership Summit

Building Design+Construction’s Under 40 Leadership Summit takes place October 26-28, 2011 Hotel at the Monteleone in New Orleans. Discounted hotel rate deadline: October 2, 2011.  

Sep 16, 2011

Electrical installation work completed at Rhode Island DMV

The facility was renovated in order to better the working environment for DMV employees and streamline the experience for Rhode Island drivers.

Sep 14, 2011

USGBC L.A. Chapter's Green Gala features Jason McLennan as keynote speaker

The Los Angeles Chapter of the nonprofit USGBC will launch its Sustainable Innovation Awards this year during the chapter's 7th Annual Green Gala on Thursday, November 3.

Sep 12, 2011

LACCD’s $6 billion BIM connection

 

The Los Angeles Community College District requires every design-build team in its massive modernization program to use BIM, but what they do with their 3D data after construction is completed may be the most important change to business as usual.

Jeff Yoders | Sep 8, 2011

HP Elitebook 8760w, workstation power in a laptop

The HP Elitebook 8760w was released in April as the successor to its 8740w mobile workstation PC,…
Sep 7, 2011

KSS Architects wins AIA NJ design award

The project was one of three to win the award in the category of Architectural/Non-Residential. 

Sep 6, 2011

Construction on Beijing's tallest building starts next week

The 108 floor mixed-use skyscraper consists of offices, apartments, hotels and shopping malls on the lower floors.

Aug 24, 2011

Deadline Extended: 2012 "Best AEC Firms to Work For” Awards

We’re looking for firms that create truly positive workplaces for their AEC professionals and support staff. In other words, this awards program will recognize those AEC firms that nurture and develop their most valuable asset—their people.

Jul 21, 2011

Bringing BIM to the field

A new tablet device for construction professionals puts 3D data at the fingertips of project managers and construction supervisors.
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