The University of Chicago Harris School at the Keller Center
BD+C
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Extreme sustainability was the chief goal for the reconstruction of Edward Durrell Stone’s Kellogg Center for Continuing Education at the University of Chicago.
Commercial Construction Best Practices: Why one Chicago Commercial Construction Firm Melted for These Cupcakes
HardHatChat
AUGUST 31, 2011
Nothing says you completed a successful education construction job more than thank-you cards from these Bright Horizons kids…. In fact, Chicago cupcake restaurants and food trucks are popping up all over the place. Cupcake restaurants are hot right now in restaurant construction trends. Cute, right? Well, it’s more than that.
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Greenbuild Clearly Showed the State of LEED is Strong
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
This post is a compilation of the highlights from the just completed Greenbuild International Conference and Expo that took place last week in Chicago. Last Monday saw a host of education sessions and tours, including the launch and a learning session for RELi 2.0, The state of LEED is strong. RELi is going to be a big deal.
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Colorful Metal Inspiration
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2023
You can make a bold color statement, or even emulate materials such as wood and natural metals. plan, which includes a Chicago Public Library branch, a childcare center offering pre-K education and a community center with meeting rooms. Designers with the local firm Koo wanted to ensure playfulness was a part of the 40,000-sq.-ft.
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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 6, 2014
President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Mark Kirk, representatives from UI Labs and World Business Chicago, and various industry partners who supported the winning bid were at the White House for the announcement. “We
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The New Frameworks Philosophy
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
New Frameworks , a construction company in Vermont, specializes in natural and local materials. Using a plant-based material such as straw in construction can be environmentally beneficial because it stores carbon from the atmosphere. And how do you do that using materials that are low-carbon and nontoxic?'”
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Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2024
In 2014, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) brought together several experts in the education community, law enforcement and security industry to develop a comprehensive guide to safer school design. With this in mind, for some vestibule designs, architects may need to incorporate fire-rated materials to achieve code compliance.
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Trends in Exterior Cladding
Pro Builder
APRIL 6, 2021
Today’s exterior claddings are a careful curation of natural and man-made materials that add warmth and authenticity. According to the synopsis of an educational session at the 2021 International Builders’ Show (IBSx), today’s homebuyers crave permanence and authenticity, and perhaps especially so when it comes to exterior finishes.
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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 17, 2010
And of course the industry did see some notable shopping center renovations in 2010, such as Randhurst Mall in Chicago and Hamilton Plaza Shopping Center in New Jersey. Except for commodity-based materials like copper, steel and petroleum, construction material costs were down for most items. Low – Green building.
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The programmatic evolution of the lobby
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2023
200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill. Properties that create amenities along experiential pathways that can be communicated via apps, marketing materials, or graphics educate users and potential tenants about the impressive features and opportunities the property offers and how they provide personal benefit.
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Top 10 Ivory Innovations Finalists for the 2023 Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2023
RELATED Game-Changing Construction Automation with Diamond Age Inherent L3C Chicago, Illinois | Construction and Design Category Inherent L3C believes in the power of community reinvestment through the creation of trade careers, homeownership, and community-based businesses.
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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in May 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 26, 2022
From Chicago to London, May is full of virtual and in-person construction events worth attending. With labor and materials shortages and limited financial resources, it’s no secret that construction is a competitive market. Attendees will also enjoy interactive learning roundtables, educational sessions, and networking opportunities.
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Algae as a Sustainable Fuel and Food Source
Natural Building
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. Algae_Green Loop Marina City Chicago by INIMAGENABLE, Chicago, Illinois. The concept is applied in a rethinking of the Marina City Towers in Chicago. It can be used as renewable biofuel or it can act as a highly nutrient-rich food source.
Managing from the Mother Ship: How a National Commercial Contractor Operates
HardHatChat
APRIL 12, 2016
The other day I was talking with a Chicago-area client who didn’t realize Englewood is a national general contractor that manages national commercial construction projects across the country. He asked me, “You only have offices in Chicago, right? So how does that work?”.
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Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense
Pro Builder
JANUARY 6, 2023
If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense ibush Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:27 Sure, there are new methods and tech advances that might save you some coin, but don’t overlook the big dollars right in front of you right now Scott Sedam, Contributing Editor Sales have slowed, price increases have ceased, labor and material costs remain high.
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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 21, 2018
True to the inability to end the long running and loosing wood war, Materials and Artifacts A Credit 5.0: kick-off and education session that will highlight a case study of a project pursuing RELi certification, on Monday, November 12 in Chicago (just before Greenbuild), from 1 – 5 pm. There will be a free RELi 2.0
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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 21, 2018
True to the inability to end the long running and loosing wood war, Materials and Artifacts A Credit 5.0: kick-off and education session that will highlight a case study of a project pursuing RELi certification, on Monday, November 12 in Chicago (just before Greenbuild), from 1 – 5 pm. There will be a free RELi 2.0
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Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans
Construction Lawyer
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 11, 2017
CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.
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constructionattorneyblog: New York court holds that contractor.
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 30, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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40 constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien
Construction Lawyer
MARCH 13, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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architect arrested in connection with fireman's death
Construction Lawyer
FEBRUARY 26, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2023
Inherent L3C | Chicago, Illinois Inherent L3C believes in the power of community reinvestment through the creation of trade careers, homeownership, and community-based businesses. Plantd | Durham, North Carolina Plantd makes durable carbon-negative building materials for homebuilders using fast-growing perennial grass instead of trees.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
CHICAGO EXEC ANCHORS WHEELING. The Village of Wheeling’s manufacturing base is anchored around its general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport, the third busiest in Chicagoland. Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area.
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Quiet Graycor Speaks Volumes - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Earn Continuing Education Credits. Material Trends. Description: Smaller, tougher projects yield big results for a suburban Chicago firm that is branching out in projects and geography. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus.
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Fall Conference Circuit: 12 Top Takeaways
Stok
OCTOBER 29, 2018
stok’s Katie Bachman moderated a session on the circular economy , bringing together three different stages of the construction waste lifecycle: deconstruction and reuse, recycling, and second material life. #3: Creating the waste stream dream team. 9: Rebuilding with intangibles. He was awarded the J.C.
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TRIAL COURT DECIDES THAT ARCHITECTS CAN'T BE LIABLE IN
Construction Lawyer
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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40 constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.
Construction Lawyer
OCTOBER 6, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running
Business Facilities
AUGUST 5, 2019
Known for its roots in agriculture, education and healthcare, Lubbock’s economy is often perceived as a three-legged stool. LSC-Tomball educates thousands of students at three campuses, with degrees and certificates that directly translate into the labor force. These three legs provide the essential foundation for its economy.
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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The Midwest Inland Port provides an opportunity to ship inbound and outbound raw materials and products via rail containers anywhere in the United States and internationally in a more efficient and cost effective manner and serves as ground zero for logistics and distribution opportunities in Decatur and all of Central Illinois. 36 and U.S.
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constructionattorneyblog: Court imposes sanctions for challenging.
Construction Lawyer
JULY 27, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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constructionattorneyblog: Summary Judgment in Arbitration Upheld
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 17, 2009
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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40 constructionattorneyblog: Seventh Circuit addresses duties of.
Construction Lawyer
JULY 12, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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40 National Fire Prevention Week draws attention to workplace fire prevention plans and emergency action plans
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 8, 2012
National Fire Prevention Week — sponsored and supported by the National Fire Protection Association and its precursors since its inception — was first instated in 1911 as a single day to observe the the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire and inform the public about fire prevention. Every business needs a fire prevention plan.
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Pulse: 08/20/2012
ENR Construction
AUGUST 20, 2012
Earn Continuing Education Credits. Material Trends. Illinois Ivanhoe Cambridge and Hines, two major real estate developers, are planning to build River Point , an office building, in downtown Chicagos West Loop neighborhood. acre public park built over rail tracks, which will connect the office tower to the Chicago Riverwalk.
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U.S. Architect To Design Major China Project | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2012
Earn Continuing Education Credits. Material Trends. A Chicago-based partner who joined Trahan brought to bear his experience at Skidmore Owings & Merrill on a series of convention-center projects in China. . --> Companies. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. -->. Associations. Washington Observer.
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44 Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
percent unemployment rate, the second-fastest growing economy in the nation, a highly diverse mix of thriving industry sectors and a well-educated, rapidly expanding population (43 percent of adults have post-secondary level degrees) that enjoys arguably the best quality of life in U.S. The results can’t be denied: a 3.9 Herbert told us.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding funding in the first three years of the program.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.
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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 3, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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40 State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 19, 2014
Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Louis and Chicago to the north and New Orleans to the south, while Interstate 30 connects Arkansas with markets to the southwest, including Texas and Mexico. Department of Education.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.
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John Young to Head Nuclear Lobby Group | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
Earn Continuing Education Credits. Material Trends. ESD), a Chicago consulting engineer specializing in high- performance building systems. Sendex becomes part of LVM, Dessaus largest unit specializing in geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering. . --> Companies. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2012
A process needs to be in place to move materials, services, people or any other “product” from point A to point B and possibly all the way to Z. Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging.
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