Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents.

Architecture 52

Architecture Materials Design Structural Engineering 52

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

Construction 315

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 315

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:12 Senior Living Design Mick Schaefer, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, recounts the challenges Vessel Architecture & Design had to overcome while designing a state-of-the-art senior living facility.

Architecture 105

Architecture Design AIA Engineering 105

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With a potential lifespan of 80 years or more, architectural zinc roofing delivers longevity, sustainability, and resiliency to meet or exceed specified requirements on commercial, municipal, residential, educational, health care, and other thoughtfully designed projects.

Architecture 52

Architecture Design Fabrication Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

Improving construction cost estimating requires collaboration, transparency, and a robust process. Relying solely on contractor or subcontractor costs, especially lump sums without collaborating on a detailed Scope of Work (SOW), will not lead to verifiable construction costs. Check it out!

Industrial 185

Industrial CSI Estimating Construction 185

CivilJungle

JULY 27, 2022

What Is Architecture? The techniques and art of making the layout of buildings and constructing the building are architecture. Designing and decorating, selection of furnishings, having supervision for construction, and renovating or remodeling a building. Architecture is an art. Principles of Architecture.

Architecture 52

Architecture Design Visualization Drawings 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents.

Architecture 57

Architecture Structural Engineering Fabrication Materials 57

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2020

Robotics in architecture and construction is transforming the way architects approach their designs. This technology isn’t just a flash in the pan—it will soon become a fundamental part of the architectural process.

Architecture 132

Architecture Industrial Portland BIM 132

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. They are easy to install and maintain, with their incredible flexibility making them a strong choice for a wide array of architectural design concepts.

Commercial 184

Commercial Materials Design Visualization 184

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Architecture firm billings remained soft entering into 2024, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score of 46.2 “Firms are seeing growth with inquiries into new projects and value of newly signed design contracts is holding steady, showing potential signs of interest from clients in new projects.” . in January.

AIA 52

AIA Architecture Contract Design 52

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Different types of drawings is used in construction such as architectural drawings, structural, electrical, plumbing and finishing drawings.

Drawings 518

Drawings Architecture Construction Electrical 518

The Constructor

APRIL 1, 2023

Open To Sky (OTS) construction has been around for centuries, but it’s gaining traction in recent times as more and more people are recognizing the benefits of this unique building style.

Architecture 186

Architecture Construction Design 186

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. But it is also important to find ways to make the construction process itself sustainable.

Project Management 312

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Gensler, Perkins and Will, and HKS Architects top the rankings of the nation's largest architecture firms for nonresidential and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2020 Giants 400 Report.

Architecture 132

Architecture Design Construction 132

BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

Design 98

Design Visualization Architecture AIA 98

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

Architecture firms reported a modest decrease in April billings. while most firms continued to report a decline in the value of new design contracts, with a score of 49.8. Read more The post AIA Releases Architecture Billings Index appeared first on Construction Superintendent. in March to 48.5

AIA 59

AIA Architecture Contract Design 59

BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Stantec, HDR, and HOK head the rankings of the nation's largest architecture engineering (AE) firms for nonresidential and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2020 Giants 400 Report.

Architecture 130

Architecture Engineering Design Construction 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Charles Carrender In architectural design, the most successful projects are those that prioritize and optimize the occupant experience. How people engage and interact with a space is a direct result of how well the space is designed to perform in relation to its intended use. Photos courtesy AVL Systems Inc.

Commercial 62

Commercial Architecture Visualization Concrete 62

BD+C

MARCH 15, 2024

4 ways to streamline your architectural practice 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/15/2024 - 13:16 Architects Vessel Architecture's Lindsay Straatmann, AIA, highlights four habits that have helped her discover the key to mastering efficiency as an architect. However, I was able to develop a system to prioritize and follow up on tasks efficiently.

Architecture 52

Architecture Consulting AIA Management 52

BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

Video: Research-based design for K-12 schools 0 dbarista Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:04 Two experts from national architecture firm PBK discuss how behavioral research is benefiting the design of K-12 schools in Texas, Florida, and other states.

Design 52

Design AIA Florida Texas 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

More architecture firms reported a decline in billings in February, indicating an extension of a recent downturn in design activity according to a new report released from The American Institute of Architects. However, inquiries into new projects continued to improve, as did the value of new design contracts.

Architecture 52

Architecture Contract Design Construction 52

The Constructor

MARCH 30, 2020

Design of staircase are now performed in ways different from conventional construction ideas. New principles of modern architecture are now applied.

IDEA 131

IDEA Design Architecture Construction 131

ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

Business conditions softened at architecture firms in April, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score fell back into negative territory. Excluding the slight growth seen in March, billings at architecture firms have declined every month since last October.

Architecture 68

Architecture Environment AIA Design 68

Pro Builder

MARCH 23, 2021

How One Designer Changed ADU Construction, Saving Builders Thousands. With a working class background and professional expertise in architecture and design, Alexis Navarro strived to design and build low-cost, attractive, and quality living spaces for his tenants and the people of L.A. Construction.

Los Angeles 96

Los Angeles Design Permits Construction 96

ENR Construction

MAY 26, 2023

AIA/Deltek index score fell back into negative territory last month as.conditions softened for design firms. Excluding slight growth seen in March, billings have declined every month since last October.

Environment 77

Environment Design Architecture AIA 77

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. Diamond Developers , a subsidiary of SEE Holding are driving the digital agenda across the entire lifecycle of a construction project.

BIM 119

BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A Real Property Owner’s Guide to Improving Construction Productivity. The guideline comes in the form of an Operations Manual/Execution Guide as a component of a long-term multiparty agreement between owners and design-builders. CSI Masterformat) is mandatory to ensure cost and technical visibility and transparency.

Products 244

Products Guidelines CSI Organization 244

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2024

By Mike Smalley Modern commercial design is witnessing a shift, driven by innovative building envelopes that deliver on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Continue reading to learn about the challenges faced during its development, the successes achieved, and the broader implications for commercial design. Featuring a 0.4-ha

Commercial 62

Commercial St. Louis Design Architecture 62

BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Jacobs, AECOM, and Kimley-Horn top the rankings of the nation's largest engineering architecture (EA) firms for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2020 Giants 400 Report.

Architecture 105

Architecture Engineering Design Construction 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates are critical to best value outcomes for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build activities. A knowledgeable and well-trained estimating team is a key component along with a robust processes, procedures, a objective and granular local market construction task data. #1

Estimating 203

Estimating Construction CSI Compensation 203

BD+C

JUNE 21, 2021

A new shared facility for Indiana University’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design is currently under construction on the Bloomington campus. The facility is being built from a rediscovered Mies van der Rohe design originally created in 1952.

Indiana 98

Indiana Design Architecture Construction 98

BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

145: Delegated Design Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 02/26/2024 - 09:46 In the architecture and construction industry, delegated design refers to the process where certain design responsibilities are transferred from architects to contractors during the construction phase.

Design 40

Design Feasibility Architecture Contractors 40

BD+C

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

137: Is Architecture School Broken? Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Wed, 11/01/2023 - 09:53 Life in college for architecture students is remarkably predictable. Welcome to Episode 137: Is Architecture School Broken? Andrew Hawkins, AIA Life in college for architecture students is remarkably predictable.

Architecture 52

Architecture AIA US Design 52

BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2023

132: Starting Architecture School, Part 2 Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 08/21/2023 - 10:14 You have made the decision where to study architecture. You’ve chosen the architecture school and your degree path. Andrew Hawkins, AIA You have made the decision where to study architecture. So now what? So now what?

Architecture 52

Architecture AIA Equipment Site 52

Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2023

Regardless of whether your styles are traditional, transitional, or contemporary, there are still regional drivers for styles like roof pitch, wall construction, and cladding. Read more Exterior Home Design Design Best Practices Exterior If you build in Florida, consider styles with a lower roof pitch like Spanish or Tuscan.

Architecture 52

Architecture Florida Housing Design 52

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Introduction of Gothic Architecture. Since the day the human left caves and started living in houses, the birth of architecture occurred. Examples of some of these architectural styles include classic architectural style, Romanesque Architecture, Baroque Architecture, Brutalist Architecture, Neo-classical Architecture, and many more.

Architecture 52

Architecture Construction Site Foundation 52

Construction Dive

APRIL 10, 2024

The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.

New York City 118

New York City New York Electrical Architecture 118