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Behind the Build: Interview with Gabriela Celi, Head of Innovation, Research, and Development, SEMAICA

Autodesk Construction Cloud

” What drives innovation and change in our industry? Gabriela Celi leveraged the power of curiosity to drive her career advancement at SEMAICA from Junior Architect to Head of Innovation, Research, and Development in less than six years. We’re one of the most innovative companies in Ecuador.

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NIBS – Building Innovation 2013 Conference

Building Information Management

while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. Far too much emphasis continues to be place on the 3d visualization component aspect of BIM, IFC format pros and cons, and other “technology” areas. I am writing this from Washington, D.C.

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NIBS – Building Innovation 2013 Conference

Building Information Management

while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. Far too much emphasis continues to be place on the 3d visualization component aspect of BIM, IFC format pros and cons, and other “technology” areas. I am writing this from Washington, D.C.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

Savvy property owners acknowledge the role a base building plays in attracting and maintaining occupancy, but the traditional playbook that counts on leveraging a lobby renovation, public area refresh, or amenity addition to lure workers back to the office is proving less and less relevant and effective. So, what works? So, what works?

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Integrated project delivery method

Job Order Contracting

An integrated project delivery method is arguably required in order to achieve desired quality, satisfaction, timing, and cost for over 90% of renovation, repair, or new construction projects executed. Within a Job Order Contract integrated project delivery method, the Common Data Environment is provided by the Unit Price Book, UPB.

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Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices

Job Order Contracting

While Shakespeare was a great playwright, he has little to contribute to improving renovation, repair, and new construction outcomes. 3D visualization is an advantageous tool, but only one of several technologies and business processes required to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability of built structures. The Path Forward.

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The smartest ceiling in education

Construction Specifier

K-12 public schools are currently in need of renovation or modernization investments at an estimated cost of nearly $200 billion. Often it is the ceilings where innovative new materials are helping institutional designers manage acoustics while also creating beautiful, contemporary facilities. In fact, FMI cites more than half of U.S.