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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

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The unfortunate rise in school-related incidents serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of meticulous planning and design of educational facilities. The first essential step is to actively listen and learn, enabling us to consider suitable safety measures that create a secure environment for students, teachers, and staff.

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Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Construction Specifier

Understanding the fundamental challenges of building in a coastal environment can help teams create solutions that maintain the safety of occupants, even amid extreme weather events. The post Building healthcare in a coastal environment appeared first on Construction Specifier. It was constructed through two active hurricane seasons.

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Deanestor lands another deal with Morrison

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Martin Greig, Councillor and Education and Children’s Services Convener at Aberdeen City Council, said,:“Deanestor has a great willingness to work collaboratively with us to inform the design process from both a cost-centred perspective and to ensure the required technical performance. “At

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AEC Next is a Must for Construction Professionals

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A full list of educational tracks and presentations can be found here. ZNE market adoption/growth across climate zones. The way buildings are built hasn’t changed in almost 200 years and it’s hurting the environment. AEC Next Tracks and Presentations. Here is a list of some highlighted presentations from the conference.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements. This expansion in Jackson underscores the ripe environment for job creation and investment we’ve fostered here in Tennessee,” Rolfe said at the project announcement. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

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Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design

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What that means, though, and what it implies for the physical environment can vary widely depending on who those users are. From breakout zones in widened hallways to glass-walled small group rooms, third places support the concept of educating the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically.

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

Construction Specifier

If done correctly, the process will focus on the benefits of program efficiency (avoiding overbuilding), creating functional adjacencies (shared spaces), planning for efficient systems (sustainable and green), and getting the best long-term value as well as setting standards for materials, equipment, and the environment. Do not overbuild.