Suffolk’s tech VC arm closes $110M inaugural fund
Construction Dive
JULY 12, 2023
The Boston-based contractor’s investment business sees artificial intelligence, automation and sustainability as key innovation themes in construction.
Meet the Insider: Amr Raafat, Chief Innovation Officer, Windover ConstructionÂ
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 9, 2023
Innovation is vital to drive the construction industry forward. And even in our modern day and age, where new technologies blossom every second, we must still push to find innovative solutions to everyday problems. As Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction, Amr leverages technology to optimize global project delivery.
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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2023
Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.
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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
But Greenbuild has been a prime source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice (. While attendance in recent years is off a bit from the huge Greenbuild the first time the conference was in Boston in 2008, with 27,995 attendees (. And Greenbuild is sustainable. I have attending a lot of Greenbuilds.
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Stok Releases The Sustainable Real Estate Program Handbook: How to Deliver on Climate Commitments and ESG Goals by Integrating Sustainability Into Your Real Estate Portfolio
Stok
OCTOBER 27, 2021
With a goal of accelerating the adoption of sustainable and equitable real estate solutions, sustainability and high-performance building services provider Stok has published The Sustainable Real Estate Program Handbook.
5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities
BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2024
Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.
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Zipcar Zipping From Cambridge To Boston, MA
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Company executives have announced final plans for the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Cambridge, MA, to Boston’s Innovation District. The move comes as a result of conversations years ago between Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith and Boston Mayor Thomas M.
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Eat, Pray, Greenbuild?
Green Building Law Update
JULY 30, 2017
This year Greenbuild is in Boston from November 8 – 10. Nor can I promise you will find the balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence at Greenbuild, but Greenbuild has been a prime source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice (. And Greenbuild is sustainable.
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Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger GenerationsÂ
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 22, 2023
From inside an Autodesk Technology Center Another cool thing about this episode was that it was filmed in the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston. As part of Autodesk Research, the Autodesk Technology Centers catalyze new possibilities for making through the power of connection and a global network of innovators.
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America's oldest federal public housing development gets a facelift
BD+C
MAY 27, 2014
The Architectural Team, a master planning and architectural design firm specializing in multifamily housing and sustainable design, has announced the completion of 129 residential units for Phase II of The Homes at Old Colony. Body Image: read more.
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New Study Reveals Cost Effectiveness of Solar Panels
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Home Innovation Research Labs’ new study looks at the cost effectiveness of solar panels across five markets across the country: Phoenix, Tampa, Boston, Kansas City, and Seattle. Home Innovation completed the report by using software from the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, says the National Association of Home Builders.
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Attend Greenbuild – The Best Way To Grow Your Green Building Business
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 14, 2016
I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! And Greenbuild is sustainable. It is all but impossible not to encounter new vendors and innovative suppliers.
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Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech
Business Facilities
JUNE 12, 2019
The leading high tech hubs have developed a startup ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurs and plants the seeds for sustainable growth from innovators who bring scaleable products to life. Read: Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech at BusinessFacilities.com.
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How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. BuildersÂ
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection. Latest in Construction Industry Innovation. See Change: Innovation in Home Building. 3 New Innovations for the Construction Industry. How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:15. Dynamic Glass.
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Digital Builder Ep 59: Future-Proofing Workflows with BIM and Digital Twins
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 15, 2023
The construction sector has made massive efforts in technology and innovation in the last few years, and we're in an excellent position to redefine the future of the built environment. Who better to discuss the intersection of modern technology and construction practices than Amr Raafat , Chief Innovation Officer, Windover Construction ?
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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction
Pro Builder
MAY 12, 2021
The prevalence of traditional building practices and a lack of innovation and industrialization have negatively affected productivity and growth for decades, leading to massive inefficiencies that persistently drive project delays and increase costs while decreasing margins. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. To reduce waste.
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How Industrialized Construction Is Changing the Way We Build  Â
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
One way to dramatically improve productivity for construction and improve sustainability is to “productize” building systems and common building elements to enable the use of manufacturing methods, enable scale, and increase sustainability – these concepts are the core of Industrialized Construction (IC). . And in Boston,?
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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. And Greenbuild is sustainable. more than food prep). I have attended a lot of Greenbuilds.
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Skanska USA Celebrates Groundbreaking for 121 Seaport
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 14, 2015
BOSTON, Mass. -- Skanska USA Commercial Development, joined by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and CBT Architects, recently broke ground on the city’s newest office tower—121 Seaport—a 17-story, 400,000-square-foot Class-A office building with two floors of retail in Boston, Massachusetts’ vibrant Seaport District.
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The Single Best Thing You Can Do To Grow Your Green Building Business
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
I do not claim to have any business marketing expertise, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! And Greenbuild is sustainable. It is all but impossible not to encounter new vendors and innovative suppliers. 76 countries were represented.
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The Single Best Thing You Can Do To Grow Your Green Building Business
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
I do not claim to have any business marketing expertise, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! And Greenbuild is sustainable. It is all but impossible not to encounter new vendors and innovative suppliers. 76 countries were represented.
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Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities
BD+C
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The urban fabric pulls the corners of the building outward, orienting views as the building also gestures to surrounding locations: the harbor, the developing Seaport and Congress Street, as well as the Boston Convention Center. From buildings and interiors, innovative ideas can transform the fabric of cities.
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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2021
To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. 35 Mules, powered by FPL, is an innovation hub helping startups in the energy, water and energy-adjacent industries bring their ideas to life faster, smarter and at scale.
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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 23, 2014
The true foundation of highly dynamic cities emerges from such factors as speed of innovation and creation of cutting-edge businesses along with new building construction, property price movement and investment in real estate from cross-border investors and corporations. Los Angeles.
The Future was on Display at Greenbuild
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 9, 2016
Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. I recommend you join us in pursuing those business opportunities at Greenbuild next year in Boston.
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10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed at Autodesk University
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 19, 2022
During this session, you’ll learn more about research developed by Autodesk in collaboration with the Australian Constructors Association, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, and Consult Australia. Autodesk Construction Solutions continues to play an important role in innovation in the construction industry. Watch Here. Watch Here.
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52 Fall Conference Circuit: 12 Top Takeaways
Stok
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Michiel Bakker, Director of Global Workplace Programs at Google, and Lindsay Baker, Head of Sustainability and Wellbeing at WeWork, discussed creating the workplace of the future. CoreNet Global Summit 2018 | Boston, MA. #4: ULI Fall Meeting | Boston, MA. #8: VERGE 18 | Oakland, CA. #1: 4: Smart design satisfies everyone.
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Natural Building
AUGUST 2, 2006
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. 13 Principles of Sustainable Architecture. View my complete profile. Digging In for Comfort.
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PSMJ Resources
DECEMBER 2, 2010
There was an interesting article in the Boston Business Journal the other day regarding the increasing pursuit of LEED accreditation among design professionals, both personally and in their projects. If you can successfully incorporate sustainability with aesthetically pleasing design, building green can also mean success.
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Rad Projects of 2018
Stok
DECEMBER 18, 2018
It’s been an absolute freaking pleasure innovating with our incredible clients and collaborating with project teams on some crazy exciting work. Client: Boston Properties. Sustainable Design & Engineering: Certified. After a year like 2018, all we can really say is thank you. Salesforce Tower.
LEED v4.1 Announced by USGBC at Greenbuild
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Green Building Council was no doubt the biggest story at Greenbuild 2017 in Boston last week. There are also changes proposed in the Sustainable Sites category. We suggest this is what innovation looks like. The announcement of the upcoming release of the new LEED version 4.1 by the U.S. And if we can assist you with your v4.1
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Bonin Architects Hires Summer Architectural Intern
Green Home Design Architect
JUNE 14, 2011
Presutti, an architectural student at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, will start his third year in the Bachelor of Science degree program in Architecture this fall. He is very talented and brings outstanding communication and artistic ability to the position.”
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LEED Dynamic Plaque Coming to a Building Near You
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 10, 2016
Admittedly it has become common to use an educational program about the LEED project to earn a point under Innovation in Design and those programs often consist of a kiosk, a website, and signage. Put the LEED Dynamic Plaque in your pocket with the Android app or Apple app. With 385 projects, comprising 107,300,000 sq.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Locations are bringing higher ed resources and high-tech businesses together to plant the seeds for market-ready advanced technology at incubators and innovation institutes, and to create the STEM-savvy workforce that will fill these new jobs. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation.
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56 Open Borders
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 7, 2016
They’ve become proponents of a regional tech zone spanning the border; they’ve even got a name for it: the Cascadia Innovation Corridor (a name derived from the Cascade mountain range that cuts through the U.S.-Canada According to the Boston Consulting Group, foreign workers in the U.S. Canada border).
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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young ChangemakersÂ
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 17, 2023
To alleviate the labor shortage and sustain the future of the industry in the long-term, construction needs to attract a new generation of passionate, diverse, and innovative professionals. I believe that well-designed structures can inspire people, foster a sense of unity, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 23, 2012
tech hubs, Silicon Valley, Boston, New York City and other areas certainly come to mind. However, technology companies are realizing that to be truly global, they need to tap innovation at more locations and in new high-growth markets. When you think of U.S. Pittsburgh, PA is a Top-ranked Tech City. Smith Micro has received $1.8
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62 Don’t Let Industry Jargon Consume your Firm’s Identity
Help Everybody Everyday
JULY 7, 2009
Let me guess, you work for an “award-winning interdisciplinary (or multidisciplinary) firm that partners with its clients to offer sustainable, leading edge designs which solve complex problems.” Valerie Conyngham is the Marketing + Business Manager at The Cecil Group, an urban design and planning firm located in Boston, MA.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. He's dedicated to promoting biogenic building technologies and their widespread adoption in the industry, aiming to transform construction practices towards sustainability and innovation. billion EUR turnover. billion EUR turnover.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 20, 2014
Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award, the organizations ultimate and most prestigious, recognizing innovation at the highest level. Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. MEDC: LEADING INNOVATOR IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. The overall winner will be announced in October 2015.
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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 13, 2016
Home to four universities who have a strong track record of working with industry on biotechnological projects, Manchester provides a climate where innovation can grow and prosper. This—coupled with a large, stable talent pool and relatively low costs of operating and living—provides a winning formula for business innovation and investment.”.
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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
With a diverse population and innovation-driving ecosystem, Atlanta offers a wide range of opportunities for technology companies looking to do business in the U.S. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. Metro Atlanta, home to 15 Fortune 500 companies, has become a red-hot tech hub.
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2023 Construction Trends: 23+ Experts Share Insight
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Advanced Innovation: the evolution of data and technology. The construction industry realizes that to drive more predictability, profitability, and safety into their processes, firms must continue to embrace digital technologies and innovation in 2023. Future of Work: the changing tides of construction’s workforce.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . Case in point: Jason and his team won AKF’s 2021 Innovation Contest because they found a better way to access and maintain record drawings. . 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 . New York, NY.
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