BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Here are five reasons why. The market-ready prototyp[es consider an urban sigte in one of Boston's leading life sciences clusters.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 27, 2022

In order to create spaces where adults can live longer and age in place, architecture and design firms like Perkins Eastman are creating communities that prioritize walkability, connectivity, and comprehensive care options. Design Best Practices. Community Development. Community Development.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 18, 2018

The construction industry’s future looks pretty bright, according to a recent report that found residential and commercial construction will keep growing in the near future. If you’re in residential construction, you might expand to commercial buildings. What tools will we use for communication between offices?

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2021

One would expect the shortage of inventory and high prices of existing homes to spark a boom in new residential construction. Effective in 2022, the new law allows the tax break for developers of affordable housing in designated “housing opportunity zones” anywhere in the municipality’s borders.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System. Today, PEX is the predominant plumbing system in new residential construction. . Now, a new duct system is set to transform the home heating and cooling industry in the same way, thanks to early investments by the Building Technologies Office at the U.S.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. As designers, we can really help advance a conversation on what makes these places great to live in over the long term.”

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Be it residential or for commercial purposes, they’ll probably be required in some cases. . As they’d have to pay a hefty sum to rent a larger office, a more cost-effective option is to get storage units. But by acquiring a storage unit, they know for sure that their belongings will be secure until their return. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

Yet only a small segment of the city is zoned for high-rise buildings, and a massive 75% of buildable land in Toronto is zoned for low-rise development only. The shortage of zoned land has led to a dramatic increase in land value downtown. Investment. The Toronto Skyline of the Future .

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. Allison Paul, Lessard Design (BALA subcommittee and judging chair). Jared Carlon, Norris Design.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 13, 2021

Jeff Thomas III , Design/Workflow Technology Lead with leading architecture and design firm AO , understands how vital relationships are to advancing innovation and productivity in construction. AO is a full service architectural, master planning and design firm specializing in retail, residential and mixed-use projects.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

In early 2018, RDG Planning & Design and its partner firms began design work to replace an existing, nearly 50-year-old Healthcare Facility on the Shell Point Retirement Community campus (a CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY [CCRC]) in Ft. Designing within these constraints proved difficult, but not impossible. By David L.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. The design had to appear organic and natural on the site, satisfy the town’s Historical Commission guidelines, be beautiful and high quality, and meet the lifestyle expectations of contemporary families. Photo: Greg Premru Photography. . .

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When it comes to a property search, it’s obvious that you would get your realtor involved, but have you considered having your Design/Build contractor with you? If the seller doesn’t have the survey available, one can be obtained by the local tax assessor’s office or a title company. Is there enough room for parking?

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2022

This selection of winners from across the nation showcases sales and marketing efforts—from design centers to welcome centers, and community amenities and landscaping to model merchandising—that are exemplary and innovative in engaging homebuyers and meeting, or exceeding, their expectations for what a new-home and new-home community can deliver. .

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

Those design principles were systematized by Bo Adamson and Wolfgang Feist, who founded the Passive House Institute (Passivhaus Institut) in 1996 in Darmstadt, Germany. Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings.

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The Korte Company

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As factories got bigger and the consequences of their pollution more noticeable, municipalities adopted zoning statutes that kept residential sectors segregated from industrial districts. First, mixed-use developments allow for the consolidation of infrastructure as opposed to designing and building independent systems.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. Designing a healthier environment is achieved by architects and landscape designers collaborating much earlier on in the process. for Fast Company.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

That means builders and designers are often forced to compromise one key capability for another, such as flexibility for speed. T-SLAB is a unique, patented precast concrete floor system that was designed to be more versatile than any slab system on the market. Solid zones. ? What is T-SLAB? Flexible geometry. ?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2022

ClosetMaid ’s ShelfTrack EVO line guarantees fast, easy installation, the company says, and comes in a variety of design options so homeowners can create a more organized closet without sacrificing personal style. Wellborn Cabinet designed its laundry room cabinetry with an eye toward both good looks and practicality. Back to top. .

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

That means builders and designers are often forced to compromise one key capability for another, such as flexibility for speed. T-SLAB is a new, patented precast concrete flooring system that was designed to be more versatile than any slab system on the market. solid zones; ? What is T-SLAB? flexible geometry; ?

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

T-SLAB is a new, patented precast concrete floor system that leverages the time-tested principles of Roman arch design and multiple concrete types to deliver a stronger, lighter, and more versatile slab. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads. What is T-SLAB ® ? UNCC testing. Acoustical test.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 24, 2018

In addition, the City of Los Angeles has adopted Ordinance 175790, which states in part that building permits within certain “methane zones” will not be issued until the submittal of detailed plans for the installation of suitable methane mitigation systems. Learn more about PREPRUFE® Plus waterproofing membrane.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The American Planning Association (APA) has announced the designation of Fifth Avenue as one of 10 Great Streets for 2012 under the organization’s Great Places in America program. Since APA began Great Places in America in 2007, 60 neighborhoods, 60 streets and 50 public spaces have been designated in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Global Access Program (GAP): (newpa.com/gap) Designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. 92) known as the Keystone Opportunity Zone, Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone and Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone Act (73 P.S. §§820.101- 820.1309) (the “Act”). .

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Other members of the class started at the bottom as a laborer, bought the business from their boss and then flourished, one by repositioning his company to build high-performance homes and the other by expanding and opening a second office and hiring more staff. . Mariel Heredia , 39, Director of Design, AIA, Van Metre Homes, Fairfax, Va.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. One bite at a time,” and that is how Rochester created so much new wealth in incremental steps in the last decade. The NH Dept.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The American Planning Association (APA) has announced the designation of Fifth Avenue as one of 10 Great Streets for 2012 under the organization’s Great Places in America program. Since APA began Great Places in America in 2007, 60 neighborhoods, 60 streets and 50 public spaces have been designated in 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

Senate Bill 370 (passed) requires that each county recycling plan address the collection and recycling of recyclable materials from specified large office buildings by October 1, 2020. In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AUGUST 5, 2013

Louisiana will provide $14 million in funding over 10 years for expanded higher-education programs designed primarily to increase the number of annual computer science graduates. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8 The BRAF-affiliated Wilbur Marvin Foundation (WMF) will own the office building.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Swift notes that available commercial, residential and industrial land in the five-parish area is plentiful. In an effort to expedite the needs of investors and companies searching for property to build office space, production facilities and warehouses, Entergy Corporation developed the Louisiana Site Selection Center.

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Revit Beginners

JANUARY 11, 2010

Ive been teaching our office how to use Revit Architecture. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. I've fortunately been busy lately working on some residential projects but do have a couple of new documents in the works for posting.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 3, 2010

Ive been teaching our office how to use Revit Architecture. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. Constantly reshaping the proposed design on the fly without time consuming cleanups also becomes less possible. skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

Brown Jordan’s Elements line of outdoor kitchens is a collaboration with Daniel Germani Designs that features a minimalist look to complement contemporary-style homes. Any Bosch appliance can be customized to meet specific design needs while receiving dedicated project support from the company. . Products from DuPont, Fi-Foil Co.,

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 24, 2010

Ive been teaching our office how to use Revit Architecture. This blog will highlight some of the common questions and cool tips found in the process of transitioning our office to Revit. On top of which, your client might change the design of the component dozens of times. We design traditional, high-end residential work.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Designated Official” is the highest ranking official of the primary occupant agency of a Federal facility, or, alternatively, a designee selected by mutual agreement of occupant agency officials. Disposal agency” means the Executive agency designated by the Administrator of General Services to dispose of surplus real or personal property.

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