The new office has roots in retail
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2018
The things you loved about it, whether you realize it or not, stem from deep brand authenticity, engaging spaces and a seamless education on the space and its products.
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Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 11, 2018
Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. In fact, choosing the right floor is just as important as choosing the right lighting or merchandising design. Phillip.fry@gc…. May 11, 2018.
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Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems
Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional. Integrated into landscape and wayfinding designs, canopy structures cover walkways, designate points of interest, and indicate communal gathering spots. Structural support.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Concrete mix design. This article also addresses issues with air entrainment, high-strength concrete (HSC), and considering certain project performance requirements when designing the proper mix. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Design Advantage.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Concrete mix design. This article also addresses issues with air entrainment, high-strength concrete (HSC), and considering certain project performance requirements when designing the proper mix. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Design Advantage.
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Harvard launches ‘design-centric’ center for green buildings and cities
BD+C
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) has launched a new research center that is focused on advancing the energy efficiency of buildings through better design.
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5 tile design trends for 2014
BD+C
MARCH 5, 2014
Spain has grown its tile exports, further solidifying their leadership position at the forefront of technology and design. As a result, Spain is currently Europe''s leading ceramic tile producer, and the second largest exporter at worldwide level. Body Image: read more.
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Research finds continued growth of design-build throughout United States
BD+C
JUNE 30, 2014
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build, has released new research findings indicating that for the first time more than half of projects above $10 million are being completed through design-build project delivery.
How to Find Modern Marketing Talent
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Do educational curriculums support new marketing? On the retail-side, expertise in merchandising and packaging take prominence. Higher education curriculums are catching up. Marketing is changing, and the skills required to manage this marketing revolution are different. Are traditional marketing skills obsolete?
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New designation launched to streamline LEED review process
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects.
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Top interior design trends: Gensler, HOK, FXFOWLE, Mancini Duffy weigh in
BD+C
MAY 23, 2014
In order to set the stage for this year’s NeoCon , show management tapped its advisory committee of top commercial design firms to share their insight on what’s hot right now and what lies ahead across key vertical sectors. Here are their top interior design trends: Body Image: read more.
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Specifying high-performance curtain wall in educational facilities
Construction Specifier
APRIL 29, 2020
Today’s educational campuses do more than provide weather-tight enclosures for instruction and study. A classroom building will have different design goals than a research laboratory, library, athletic facility, or a student residence hall. by Kevin Haynes. Photos © Charles LeRette Photography. Photo courtesy Tubelite Inc.
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16 awe-inspiring interior designs from around the world [slideshow]
BD+C
JANUARY 28, 2014
Hong Kong-based 4N Architects took top honors in the International Interior Design Association''s 4th Annual Global Excellence Awards for its interior design work on the Le Salon Croissanterie et Restaurant project in Hong Kong. The project was one of 18 international projects recognized. Body Image: read more.
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6 U.S. cities at the forefront of Innovation Districts
BD+C
JUNE 16, 2014
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Callison launches sustainable design tool with 84 proven strategies
BD+C
MARCH 26, 2014
Global architecture and design firm Callison announced the release of Matrix by Callison , a comprehensive online sustainable design tool.
Custom exterior fabricator A. Zahner unveils free façade design software for architects
BD+C
JANUARY 13, 2014
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 6, 2020
Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . TB-1601 – Utilizing a mid-range water reducer specifically designed for clay mitigation. The information included here allows engineers to properly design with CLSM … more. TB-0900—TB-911 – Guidelines for incorporating corrosion inhibitors into mix designs.
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78 8 modern trends in student dining
BD+C
MAY 5, 2014
Creating a dining experience for the modern millennial requires not only a deep knowledge of good design, but also an understanding of what makes today’s students tick. Education Facility Higher Education Hospitality Facilities Retail Centers' Body Image: read more.
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Top 10 green building projects for 2013 [slideshow]
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2013
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver.
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DLR Group opens office in Nashville, Tenn.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
0 qpurcell Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:06 Designers DLR Group is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an office in downtown Nashville, Tenn.—a office Coy, a University of Tennessee graduate, brings 25 years of experience in design and development, working across the nation for civic, mixed-use, and retail clients.
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Greenbuild: Designing the Perfect Green People
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 26, 2014
I was in an education session watching presenter on the LEED materials credits talk about ‘cradle to cradle’ while Bill McDonough (the author of one of the most important environmental manifestos of our time, “Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things”) was leaning against the wall in the back of the room.
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10 green building trends for 2014
BD+C
DECEMBER 26, 2013
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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials
BD+C
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Acoustic Panels Airports Architects Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena BAS and Security Building Owner Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Brick and Masonry Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure (..)
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Best of Canada: 12 projects nab nation's top architectural prize [slideshow]
BD+C
APRIL 29, 2014
The awards celebrate outstanding design in recently completed projects by Canadian architects. The winning buildings reflect excellence in sustainable design, innovation, and compatibility with the landscape. Body Image: read more.
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New tool helps developers, contractors identify geographic risk for construction
BD+C
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Developers and contractors entering new markets that are looking to mitigate their projects’ risk now have available an interactive tool that not only allows them to access real-time updates pertaining to the risk climate of municipalities across the U.S.,
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Arup uses 3D printing to fabricate one-of-a-kind structural steel components
BD+C
JUNE 18, 2014
Using the latest 3D printing techniques, or more accurately, "additive manufacturing," the Arup team has produced a design method for critical structural steel elements for use in complex projects. The work signals a whole new direction for the use of additive manufacturing in the field of construction and engineering.
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LEED v4 gets green light, will launch this fall
BD+C
JULY 2, 2013
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108 Architecture billings see continued strength, led by institutional sector
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
On the heels of recording its strongest pace of growth since 2007, there continues to be an increasing level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). This score reflects an increase in design activity (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). down from a mark of 55.8
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10 award-winning metal building projects
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2013
The Metal Construction Association last week announced the winners of its 2013 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes metal building projects that employ innovation and creativity while showcasing how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs. MCA also honored two projects with an Honorable Mention Award. Body Image: read more.
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A harmful trade-off many U.S. "green" buildings make
BD+C
JULY 17, 2014
Architects Codes Energy Efficient Roofing Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Legislation Sustainable Development Contractors Glass Technology Regulations Brick and Masonry Designers Standards Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Education Facility Facility Managers Building (..)
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BD+C
JUNE 9, 2014
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) today announced the launch of a new certification program specific to design of interiors of commercial and institutional buildings, according to GBI president Jerry Yudelson.
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72 Architecture Billings Index up nearly a point in June
BD+C
JULY 23, 2014
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is signaling improving conditions for the overall design and construction industry. This score reflects an increase in design activity (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the June ABI score was 53.5, up from a mark of 52.6
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81 Report: Global construction market to reach $15 trillion by 2025
BD+C
JULY 1, 2013
Airports Architects Native American Casinos Arena Building Owner Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Industrial Facility Justice Facilities K-12 Schools (..)
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Study shows walkable urbanism has positive economic impact
BD+C
JUNE 18, 2014
Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Office Building Retail Centers Transportation & Parking Facilities' Moreover, there is a “74 premium in rent per square foot in office buildings in walkable areas.”. Body Image: read more.
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98 13 structural steel buildings that dazzle
BD+C
APRIL 29, 2013
Thirteen structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2013 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). The award is the highest honor bestowed on building projects by the structural steel industry in the U.S. Body Image: read more.
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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials
BD+C
MAY 13, 2014
Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.
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78 USGBC: Free LEED certification for projects in new markets
BD+C
JUNE 5, 2013
Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.
Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.
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What you missed last week: Architecture billings up again; record year for hotel renovations; nation's most expensive real estate markets
BD+C
AUGUST 26, 2013
Airports Architects Native American Casinos Arena Building Owner Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Industrial Facility Justice Facilities K-12 Schools (..)
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79 Exclusive survey: Revenues increased at nearly half of AEC firms in 2013
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Nearly half of the respondents (46.1%) to an exclusive Building Design+Construction survey of AEC professionals reported that revenues had increased this year compared to 2012, with another 24.2% saying cash flow had stayed the same. Body Image: read more.
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65 7 hip high-rise developments on the drawing board
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2013
In each issue of Building Design+Construction , we feature the latest new construction and renovation projects in our On the Drawing Board section. On the Drawing Board Education Facility Government Buildings Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers High-rise Construction' Body Image: read more.
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BD+C
APRIL 29, 2014
Airports Architects Native American Casinos Arena Building Owner Casinos Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Industrial Facility Justice Facilities K-12 Schools (..)
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Wolgast Corporation Marks 75th Anniversary
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 3, 2023
Gerald’s sons, Lynn and the late Patrick and Mark Wolgast left their own legacy on the general contracting company by diversifying to include Design-Build and Construction Management services, helping start the local Associated Builders and Contractors Association Chapter, and forging a relationship with McDonald’s Corporation in the 1980s.
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