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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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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 Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Department of Energy, the Institute and others should encourage cities and smaller communities to adopt and enforce updated model codes. Energy and Water Efficiency; and.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Department of Energy, the Institute and others should encourage cities and smaller communities to adopt and enforce updated model codes. Energy and Water Efficiency; and.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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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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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Stephen stands out for his adeptness in reshaping collaboration dynamics throughout project lifecycles, seamlessly integrating diverse construction software platforms. In her previous role as BIM Coordinator for the Los Angeles Community College District, Lil's team identified technologies and applications of Building Information Modeling.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

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Facility / Infrastructure Life Cycle Cost: Costs associated with designing, acquiring, constructing, adapting, maintaining, repairing, and operating a built structure. Journal of Infrastructure System , Vol. Chicago: Institute of Real Estate Management. 2001 NRCC/CPWA/ IPWEA Seminar Series “Innovation in Urban Infrastructure.