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Rethinking acoustics: Understanding silence and quiet in the built environment

Construction Specifier

Background sound is an intrinsic part of our daily experiences, yet its fundamental role within the built environment can often be overlooked. Architectural acoustics. Interest in evaluating human response to acoustics gained momentum in the 1900s, with the rise of architectural acoustics, also known as building or room acoustics.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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ABC Convention (San Antonio, TX). The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) next convention is coming to San Antonio, TX. The website reads, “ABC Convention 2022 is back and bigger than ever. Enjoy the celebrations and networking that ABC Convention is known for. AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 (Chicago, IL).

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

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Get more details 25th Annual Lean Construction Congress (Detroit, Michigan) October 24–27, 2023 The LCI Congress is held annually with a focus on Lean transformation in the built environment through Lean implementation. The themed event for 2023 is: “The ABCs of Lean: Transformation Through Actions, Best Practices and Coaching.”

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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Organizations need to implement strategies to not only keep staff safe and healthy, but also happy and productive enough within their working environment that they actually want to come in. According to the 2020 Gensler Work from Home Survey, 88 percent of employees would like to return to the workplace in some capacity.

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Proposal Structure: The Sections Your Proposal Will Need

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The problem stems from common misconceptions about the cover letter’s place in the current proposal environment. Let’s say you are an architecture firm proposing to a client that knows you pretty well. You could use, “3 Things You Might Not Know About ABC Architects.”