6 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 15, 2020
1. KPF designs three-building San Jose office campus (BD+C) "The project will be adjacent to Google's planned eight million square foot transit village and Diridon Station.".....»»
European cities to revamp transportation after pandemic reopening
New urban transportation landscapes will be the order of the day in some major European cities after reopening following COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns......»»
KPF designs three-building San Jose office campus
Platform 16, a 1,200,000-sf,.....»»
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Pandemic lessons: Reliable internet is no longer a luxury—it’s a right
As many of us are being asked to stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable internet access has become less of a luxu.....»»
More mass timber beam and column options available in the U.S.
Availability of manufactured mass timber elements that can be used in high-rise construction projects is increasing in the U.S. The latest.....»»
Washington State construction industry restart plan has three phases
Washington State is developing a three-phase approach to restarting the construction industry af.....»»
5 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 14, 2020
1. House democrats' coronavirus measure provides some relief for contractors.....»»
House democrats" coronavirus measure provides some relief for contractors, but lacks other steps needed to help construction
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to release today of House Democrats’ Proposed Coronavirus Recovery Measure:.....»»
5 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 13, 2020
1. Designing resilient libraries for a post-covid world (GBBN) "The Coronavirus Pandemic forced 98% of all public libraries across the United State.....»»
Researchers flag insufficient training for construction workers on healthcare projects
New research has found that insufficient training for construction workers in hospital settings may contribute to fungal disease outbreaks that endanger patients......»»
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator falls in April; Contractor Confidence rebounds from historic lows
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 7.8 months in April, the series’ lowest reading since.....»»
Designing resilient libraries for a post-covid world
The Coronavirus Pandemic forced 98% of all public libraries across the United Stat.....»»
6 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 12, 2020
1. Watch Bjarke Ingels discuss Mars Science City, BIG's prototype Martian city in Duba.....»»
Understanding the touchless workplace
This content originally appeared on Gensler’s Dialogue blog.   As experience designers, we think of friction as any moment that prevents an uninterrupted flow through the built environment, and we try to come up with solutions that.....»»
A resort with a giant artificial wave basin is being planned for southern California
Early next year, construction is .....»»
Experts offer a 13-point plan to reduce coronavirus deaths in nursing homes
The residents of nursing homes, long-term care, memory care, and assisted living facilities across the country comprise less than 1% of the U.....»»
Interest in eSports is booming amid COVID-19
Esports is the fastest growing theme in the gaming sector. These organized multiplayer video game competitions have enjoyed spectacular growth over the last decade, with thousands .....»»
6 must reads for the AEC industry today: May 11, 2020
1. Nashville's newest residential tower will rise 416 feet (BD+C) "A new residential tower, dubbed Alcove, set to rise at 900 Church Street in Nashville will be the first residential building adjacent to the 17-acre Nashville Yards development.".....»»