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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group

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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group DLR Group today announced the acquisition of Sonoma, California based civic and public safety design firm RossDrulisCusenbery (RDC). The addition of RDC adds focused design excellence of new building types to DLR Group’s global Justice+Civic studio.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs.

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7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments

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7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:04 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. Bradford Perkins, FAIA A pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. 1. Senior living and care is a global issue.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

Fieldwire

She says she wants to empower other women to pursue an electrical career because many don’t make it far. Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field. of the world’s electricity generation, increasing by 26% since 2021. For example, Georgia-based Bryson Constructors Inc.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Generational Home Purchases Highlight Evolving Buyer Preferences

Pro Builder

Homebuying habits are evolving along with new generations of buyers, particularly as differences in buying power, family situations, and design preferences shape demand in a competitive market. Most recent buyers who purchased new homes were looking to avoid renovations and problems with plumbing or electricity, at 36%. Demographics.

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Cool roofs 101: Planning and specification considerations

Construction Specifier

The effects of heat have negative outcomes for health and well-being, social equity, energy use and peak demand, resilience of health, transportation and electrical infrastructure, crime, education, and productivity. Urban planning which minimizes heat buildup and retention (urban design). percent by 2100.

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