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Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users

BD+C

Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 14:29 Higher Education A team of architects with Page offers five important factors to consider when designing spaces for multiple—and potentially changing—stakeholders. Courtesy Page 2.

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What Are As Built Drawings?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If a picture can speak a thousand words, in a project, as-built drawings can speak a thousand construction processes. Nonetheless, as-built drawings remain an essential process in a project, especially to maintain a project’s lifecycle after construction has ended. . Shop drawing changes. Key Takeaways. What Is an “As-Built?” .

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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business

Construction Business Owner

Remember: Many owners that make decisions about the work to be completed are not construction professionals, meaning they are not accustomed to reading plans and 2D drawings. Using a 3D model to visualize what’s happening on the project provides the most value, as it’s much easier to digest for non-specialists.

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Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023

Pro Builder

Some collections offer various finishes and intense chromatic variations to generate visual interest in walls, countertops and even furnishings. Photo courtesy Landmark Ceramic Concrete looks can bring visual harmony to a space and still evoke a raw urban energy. Cemented Tile Pictured: Frontier20, Design Work.

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Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility

BD+C

Earlier this year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) began requiring all ground-level exterior doors and windows to be reinforced with forced-entry resistant film. Increased visual connection may also help mitigate instances of bullying as it reduces areas where victims can be isolated, a desire cited by students and architects alike.

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Architectural Visualization with Alex Hogrefe

Pro Builder

Architectural Visualization with Alex Hogrefe. Do you have architectural visualization skills? Well, you are in luck because this episode is dedicated to discussing all things related to architectural visualization and graphics. . The Difference between “visualization” and “rendering” jump to 2:24 . jump to 5:04.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

Work breakdown structure, which visually represents the scope breakdown into manageable chunks. master plan, education brief)? Are feasibility study reports, sketch drawings, and working drawings completed, coordinated, checked, and signed off at appropriate times?