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Unlocking Success in AECO Projects: The Transformative Power of Collaboration

Construction Business Owner

The presentation concludes by addressing the challenges and opportunities of taking AECO workflows into the field, sharing experiences and best practices for a sound mobile strategy. Session Takeaways: Genuine Collaboration Wins: Learn why genuine collaboration is the key to success, surpassing simple coordination every time.

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Reviving Mud Architecture in India

Natural Building

Mud architecture in India has a rich history. But this architecture is slowly being supplanted by concrete as the country progresses. Mud architecture is associated with deprivation and poverty, while concrete is considered a symbol of upward mobility and modernity.

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The Institute of Nomadic Architecture

Natural Building

The Institute of Nomadic Architecture is a rich source of information on the traditional architecture of nomadic peoples. They have been researching nomadic architecture for over fifteen years and have over 40,000 images and 500 hours of video clips, as well as detailed notes from all around the world.

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Designing for a future of limited mobility

BD+C

Top international design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman recently released its newest white paper, “A Handle on Accessibility: Designing for a Future of Limited Mobility,” co-authored by Associate Michael Schur AIA, LEED AP, and Joshua Bergman, both based in the firm’s Chicago office.

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United Nations Declaration for Sustainable Architecture

Natural Building

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

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Objective, reliable, and veriable Construction Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Each construction task should be unique and identifed by using a standard data architecture (i.e. Costs must be current, objective, and locally reserached. Both quanitites and costs should be presented in terms of a granular construction task. expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5

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Boston testing mobile building permit tracking app

BD+C

The City of Boston is piloting a Web and mobile app that lets citizens track their permit applications online. For some, that means they could spend more time reviewing architectural drawings and construction plans instead of responding to inquiries. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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