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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability. After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions.

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Collaboration and informed decision-making in the construction industry

Job Order Contracting

To efficiently share cost information, organize data in a standard architecture, such as expanded CSI MasterFormat, and use industry standard terms, definitions, and units of measure. Collaboration in the above manner allows disparate groups, including owners, A/E’s, builders, and procurement professionals, to focus on common goals.

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Make It Resilient 2024 Student Contest Encourages New Ways to Build for Extreme Environments

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment. For the Make It Resilient 2024 contest , any extreme environment such as a desert, rainforest, deep ocean site, areas prone to flooding, or even another planet can be chosen.

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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. They are easy to install and maintain, with their incredible flexibility making them a strong choice for a wide array of architectural design concepts.

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How Virtual Reality is Changing the Face of Architecture and Design

The Constructor

When designing and constructing buildings, virtual reality technology is revolutionizing the industry. This technology has enabled architects and designers to take their craft to a whole new level – allowing them to create complex structures that were impossible before.

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6 Advantages of Industrial Stairs

Construction Marketing

Stairs are integral to building design. Well-designed stairways can add value to any structure as it ensures users are safe and comfortable going up and down the steps. Benefits of Industrial Stairs. Companies and businesses in multi-level buildings can benefit from installing industrial stairs. 3) Custom Design.

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The Weekly show, Jan 28, 2021: Generative design tools for feasibility studies, and landscape design trends in the built environment

BD+C

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from Studio-MLA and TestFit about: . Landscape design trends in the built environment. • How AEC teams and real estate developers can improve real estate feasibility studies with real-time generative design. . .