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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

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Duanne Render MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Mixed-Use Apartments Office Buildings Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation Urban Planning “The pandemic is behind us.” These components include open space or parks, grocery, restaurants, education, childcare, and access to transit.

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3 Megatrends Transforming the Future of Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For example, trying to preserve parts of an original building being renovated rather than demolishing it could help minimize the use of new materials. Currently, the industry cannot meet this demand and will never get there without transforming the way we design, engineer, fabricate, and deliver.” .

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BIM Guide for Owners – Building Information Management, Model, Modeling

Building Information Management

Furthermore, collaborative construction delivery methods (examples being IPD – Integrated Project Delivery for major new construction, and JOC – Job Order Contracting for repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction) are probable requirements.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The industry will continue to be impacted by an ever-growing shortage of skilled labor, leading to greater investment in training and education programs. Secondly, renovation projects are becoming increasingly significant in the coming years. Yet, I'm optimistic about the coming year. Take urban centers like London, for example.

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What Are As Built Drawings?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

An as-built plan offers four important benefits, like improving onboarding, assisting the facilities team, streamlining the permitting process, and improving the renovation process. If you’re a subcontractor, as-builts can be especially important as you might be hired for system maintenance and renovations. Why Should Contractors Care?

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5 Alternative abodes

Constructonomics

One community in Fall City, Washington has an educational facility in the trees that teaches about communing with nature. Some of the more impressive renovations don’t involve buildings at all. The fabric lining defines them as yurts – efficient and environmentally friendly housing solutions. Back to Basics.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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Known for its roots in agriculture, education and healthcare, Lubbock’s economy is often perceived as a three-legged stool. The bond will be used to construct new schools, renovate facilities at existing campuses and add improved technology in the highly regarded Tomball ISD. Tomball’s collective strength is at an all-time high.

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