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Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable

BD+C

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. The "unbuildable" hill.

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Protecting students from modern security risks with rolling door and grilles

Construction Specifier

A rolling grille in a school to provide protection from modern security risks. The architecture and design industry has a responsibility to create intelligently designed schools that mitigate shooters and prevent mass casualties, and there are a few ways to do so. Photos courtesy Clopay® Corporation.

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Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks?

Pro Builder

Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks? Malicious cyberattacks could impact project designs, bid data, and security system information involved in architectural proposals. The growing number of cyber risks may feel daunting, but there are several ways to protect your business from these cybercrimes.

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SAFTI FIRST Architectural Glass Products Bring Exciting Innovations for the Architectural Community

Safti First

With many years of experience, over sixty in the architectural glazing industry, we have learned that innovation is a necessity to growth and success both for our clients and ourselves. SAFTI Fence” is bringing innovation to an area of growing concern by taming wildfires that can devastate these high fire risk areas.

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Petra Jordan: A World Heritage Site Under Risk

The Constructor

Petra is famous for its rock-cut monuments like sanctuaries, tombs, and temples. These monuments are located in the Shera alps of Jordan, situated.

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Objectively Validate Contractor and Subcontractor Quotes

Job Order Contracting

. #3 Sharing and estimate developed using a locally researched cost database with contractor improves SOW definition and significant reduces risk for all parties. Using a standard data architecture (expanded CSI MasterFormat) and industry standard terms and definitions is also critical to information sharing.

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12 Step Program for Creating Credible Construction Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■