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Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings

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Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction.

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Public Procurement of Construction Services

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References: AIA (2007). References: AIA (2007). The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC Construction Users Roundtable (CURT). Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide.” Ballard, G. Anderson, S.,

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Addition by subtraction: The value of open space on higher education campuses

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Addition by subtraction: The value of open space on higher education campuses 0 dbarista Mon, 06/26/2023 - 14:19 University Buildings Creating a meaningful academic and student life experience on university and college campuses does not always mean adding a new building. It’s a snapshot in time that the student will carry forever.

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Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration

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Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? References: AIA. AIA California Council. AIA National, & AIA California Council. commitment.

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DLR Group opens office in Nashville, Tenn.

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—a collaborative effort led by DLR Group Principals Matthew Gulsvig, AIA, LEED AP, and Randall Coy. This expansion aligns with the firm’s commitment to meet the diverse design needs of existing education, government, hospitality, sports, and workplace clients throughout the entire state.

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A Robust Framework for Improving Construction Productivity

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Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. AIA California Council. REFERENCES. Ashcraft, H. Dixon (Ed.).

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.