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McCarthy + Barnsley Launch Construction on Brookhaven City Hall, First Mass Timber Municipal Building in Region

Civil + Structural Engineer

Joint-venture team breaks ground on landmark 74,000 square feet city hall building for the City of Brookhaven ATLANTA — McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, today announced the launch of construction on Brookhaven City Hall, a mass-timber project that will serve the community of Brookhaven, Georgia near Atlanta.

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‘Mature’ talks with clients help McGee minimise risks

Construction Enquirer

“Mature discussions” with clients about material price rises enabled specialist engineering contractor McGee to protect its profits despite rampant inflation. “Material price volatility was identified early, and the impact on the business was minimised by having mature discussions with clients about how manage the risk best.

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Google provides USGBC with $3 million grant to transform building materials industry and indoor health

BD+C

Green Building Council (USGBC) to help transform the building materials industry and accelerate the creation of healthier indoor environments. Google has contributed a $3 million grant to the U.S. read more. read more.

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Winners of the Housing Innovation Alliance's Pitchfest Program

The Pro Builder

Design+Build Category Winner Soil Connect , Cliff Fetner Launched in 2019, Soil Connect is a SaaS enabled marketplace for construction professionals to locate, transport, and acquire soil and aggregates. The machine uses artificial intelligence to remove staples, nails, and surface materials from the wood.

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Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Building Radar

Utilizing platforms like AI-driven project insights from Building Radar can streamline market research and decision-making, providing valuable data that informs strategic planning and execution. Facilitating Stakeholder Engagement Project managers must also excel in engaging with stakeholders , including clients, contractors, and suppliers.

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Future-proofing leadership

Civil + Structural Engineer

Leaders who can engage in these conversations transparently and constructively will build trust with their teams and stakeholders, creating a culture where innovation can flourish without fear of retribution or resistance. Understanding new levels of risk and mitigation.

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Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space

BD+C

David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP Higher Education University Buildings Designers It’s a simple premise: we all perceive space differently. The widely held belief that the built environment is fundamentally abstract—a neutral composition of form and material—doesn’t hold up to scrutiny.