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How Are Retirement Homes Adapting to the Pandemic?

Pro Builder

A strong community and a swath of amenities are two of the main draws of retirement homes that are currently off the table due to the pandemic. At the private retirement community where 90-year-old Lee lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, the last scheduled social event was a Valentine’s Day dance in February. .

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Autodesk University 2022: Top Sessions for BIM and VDC Teams

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In this session, learn about the journey of Carilion Clinic, Robins & Morton, and VIATechnik and how they created a virtual reality hospital room mockup to speed up the design coordination of a new hospital expansion for Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Virginia. Register Today for Autodesk University 2022.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group

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I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and ended up attending North Carolina A&T, where I got my degree in Architectural Engineering. Buildings are becoming more complex with shorter schedules. RFIs, drawings, and models are easily accessible thanks to technology. Plus, my dad used to be a carpenter.

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Last Chance

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At the very moment Kerry impressed his granddaughter at the UN, there were at least 1,200 new coal-fired plants on the drawing boards worldwide, according to energy consultants IHS Energy. So it’s a race against time, folks, with carbon emissions and ITER rising on roughly the same timeline.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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“We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. GE’s Digital Division recently opened an office in Providence to tap into the tech talent.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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One of the biggest draws of the AED Summit is its specialized learning tracks which are segmented for leadership, management, product, sales, and more. Stay tuned for more updates and details as the architecture event draws nearer. The 2022 AED Summit will be held in Orlando, Florida, at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Luke Kinser , 35, Managing Member, Owner, Virginia Builders, Chesapeake, Va. Kerri Woodward , 38, Director of Sales and Marketing, Chesapeake Homes, Virginia Beach, Va. . Off the Clock • Rooting for Virginia Tech football and basketball. Virginia Builders. Nikki James , 38, Studio Manager, Ashton Woods Homes, Dallas.