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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Portland International Airport.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here in Portland, Ore., As communities in the area grapple with how to get ready, discussions in Portland serve as a good example of the challenges of actually making upgrades. Earthquake retrofits are a hot topic in Portland, Oregon. Earthquake retrofitting requirements could be on the horizon in Portland.

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Cassell Consulting is Expanding!

Cassell Construction Estimating

Along these lines, he knows that we can and will add new and innovative technologies to our arsenal, as our skillsets expand and client needs shift. Stacee is a Portland native, who considers herself a city girl, but she also loves a good hike along the Columbia River Gorge. Andy Helmsworth.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. We attended several events hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and caught up with several new innovative tech companies. By Jenny Vickers.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

While most Passive buildings are residential (well over 3500 buildings worldwide and 300 in North America), there are a growing number of commercial and institutional projects (over 500) including office buildings, hotels, schools, and even a prison. Which raises an interesting conflict that the two standards are not the same.

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

Street Level Greenscape Interventions Innovative approaches to leveraging the power of natural interventions can also be found at the individual street level. Commercial Buildings, Campuses and Utilities Greening Our Cities. These habitat interventions need to be connected across scale to be successful.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. With his forward-thinking mindset, he continually explores innovative ideas and processes. Nima is no stranger to BIM. Katy Johnson.