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JLL rolls out proprietary generative AI model to internal employees

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In the first 48 hours following deployment at the commercial real estate and investment management company, more than 11,000 employees used the large language model.

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US Energy Dept. Updates Commercial Building Model Energy Standard

ENR Construction

Buildings that meet the newer ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 2022 would see an average of 9.8% in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard, an agency analysis estimates.

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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Scheduling: Anything that can be pre-built and brought to the job site is always going to help the overall commercial construction schedule.

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Dept. of Energy Updates Commercial Building Model Energy Code Determination

ENR Construction

An Energy Dept. analysis estimates buildings that meet the ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 2022 would see an average of 9.8% in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard.

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4 Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2018

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As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: As the nature of shopping centers evolve, commercial construction firms will continue to be busy reworking existing mall retail space for new purposes. #3:

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Commercial Construction Trends: Why More Clients Are Choosing the Design-Assist Model

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Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. Design-assist is a bit of a hybrid of the design-build process.

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Volvo VNR Electric Model Intro'd in U.S.

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start of early 2021. The Volvo VNR Electric offers the same…