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Trends in scientific research environments: Q&A with Flad's Matt McCord

BDC Network

Trends in scientific research environments: Q&A with Flad's Matt McCord 0 dbarista Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:54 Laboratories As part of an ongoing series, Matt McCord, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal with Flad Architects, discusses the future of the scientific workplace. Q: How does that impact design? The idea is generalizing space.

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A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis

BDC Network

A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/18/2024 - 12:19 Healthcare Facilities Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design. A Stantec-designed, two-story modular prefabricated crisis unit.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

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Technology Trends Maximizing Construction Efficiency in 2024

Construction Daily News

Design-build firms and subcontractors know too well how expensive it is to miscalculate costs, miss design flaws, hire incompetent workers and waste materials. This tech is trendy not only in 2024 but also in the future. The crucial implementation mistakes early adopters commit include: Lacking an execution plan.

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Designing Resilient Stormwater Systems 

Civil + Structural Engineer

The core philosophy of LID is conscious site planning. Municipalities are incentivizing LID design through expedited permitting, tax breaks, and alternative favorable stormwater development requirements, making it innovative, cost-effective, and faster to build.

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Remember those 56,000 U.S. bridges that were classified as structurally unsound? They are about to be rebuilt 

Civil + Structural Engineer

State transportation departments are now promoting design/build approaches to rehabilitating and replacing bridges because of delivery speed. billion design/build improvement of an interstate bridge between the two states. The project will include prefabricating and building components off-site as the existing bridge is removed.

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Five strategic trends for construction in EMEA in 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While 2023 will see huge construction projects continuing, such as the complexes and infrastructure for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, it’s undoubtedly going to be a year of twists and turns for many in the sector. uptick expected in 2023 and zero growth forecast for 2024. for the construction market in EMEA.