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Connecting it all: Role of joints as a primary component

Construction Specifier

Off, AIA and Robert Fraguada, Associate AIA Buildings are often perceived to be static objects, existing rigidly within the space of their own footprints. They have a ubiquitous presence within a building’s visual language and physical fabric, yet are often overlooked or even fundamentally misunderstood. By Richard W.

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Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic

Pro Builder

I think this home makes the case that using an atrium to provide a source of light and connection to the outdoors is incredibly important,” says architect Donald Ruthroff, AIA, principal at Dahlin Architecture | Planning | Interiors, in Pleasanton, Calif. “I I would argue that it brings a sort of magic to Luminosa.”. PROJECT SPECS: LUMINOSA.

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Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

Construction Specifier

Must the material come from the original source, such as a particular quarry or shop, and does it need to be fabricated the same way? Photos courtesy Hoffmann Architects. By Richard W. Or is it matching physical properties as per ASTM testing or other officially recognized standards? is created equal.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. 10:00 – 11:30 AM Construction – Fabrication Integration.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. 10:00 – 11:30 AM Construction – Fabrication Integration.

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Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc. Materials waste is estimated at up to 30%, due to the unpredictability of on-site fabrication and construction of unique building elements.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively effectively developing an asset lifecycle process and model from conception to final retirement. (1) Project Team Contract Agreements.

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