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Building owners cite BIM/VDC as 'most exciting trend' in facilities management, says Mortenson report

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Mortenson Construction today released the results of a survey of more than 60 facilities professionals at the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) 2013 Spring Seminar. Body Image: read more.

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Commercial Construction Trends: The Highs and Lows of 2016

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Here’s a look at our top 2016 commercial construction “highs” and “lows”: Low: Mall Retail Tenants Choose Local over National. However, over the last year, we’ve seen more retail brands award tenant build-out work to local firms rather than national construction partners. High: Big Opportunities in Big Box Retail.

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Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Development: Award of Merit: Toyota Motor North America Headquarters

ENR Construction

The HVAC and plumbing team used BIM and two prefabrication facilities to reduce onsite manpower requirements by 20%.

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New tool helps developers, contractors identify geographic risk for construction

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Developers and contractors entering new markets that are looking to mitigate their projects’ risk now have available an interactive tool that not only allows them to access real-time updates pertaining to the risk climate of municipalities across the U.S.,

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Arup uses 3D printing to fabricate one-of-a-kind structural steel components

BD+C

The research also shows that additive manufacturing has the potential to reduce costs, cut waste and slash the carbon footprint of the construction sector. Body Image: read more.

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Trends in Construction: 3 Ways Technology is Changing Commercial Construction

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A few days ago as I grabbed my smartphone before heading to the office, I thought back to the time when I would leave the house each morning with a pager and a roll of quarters in my pocket. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard from clients that they love our system – some have even adopted it themselves.

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The Construction Software Toolbox Part 2: More Reasons Why It Pays To Work With A Tech-Savvy Commercial Contractor

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When clients like retail and restaurant managers enter our Facilities Management portal, it’s a one-touch step to put in a service request, whether it’s for emergency, scheduled or preventative construction maintenance. Our office had one computer and one shared email address (remember the sound of the dial-up modem connecting?).

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