Analyst Briefings, News From Around the Network & Verified Member Contributor Posts
With news making headlines every day in the built world, Analyst Briefings, News From Network Members, and Expert Contributor Posts help keep member connected and up to date.
In addition to our own Analyst Briefings, our Verified Contributor Program empowers members to submit analysis in their fields of expertise, while our News from Around the Network pulls updates posted by member companies from their company pages to help keep the network connected.
Inside the Very First 3D-Printed Office Building
Running counter to its reputation for cloud-piercing skyscrapers, the City of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has built the world’s first 3D-printed office building, and it is only one story tall. Even so, this modest, 2,690-sq-ft office structure may cast an even larger shadow over commercial construction than any […]
How To Build a Cutting-Edge Research Center
The William Eckhardt Research Center is a new, $225M research facility at
the University of Chicago that houses several Nobel Prize-winning research
groups and fills seven floors and 277,000 sq ft. On June 15, the building
team will reveal the secrets to its success.
Ten Memorable Quotes From Global Cities Forum
When one major media company puts on a public forum, no matter how
compelling, it’s a good bet that its journalistic rivals will steer clear.
(More room for us!) Read our take on the mind-bending second annual
Financial Times’ Forum on Global Cities.
Thornton Tomasetti Rolls Out Tech Accelerator
At BuiltWorlds’ CEO Tech Forum this spring, structural engineering giant
Thornton Tomasetti made waves when it unveiled TTWiiN, a new tech
accelerator intended to drive AEC innovation. Here, take a look at its
first six pack of fund-worthy innovations.
Designing the Future with IrisVR
As our reality becomes more virtual and increasingly augmented, we spoke to
both Shane Scranton and Nate Beatty for a deeper dive into how IrisVR is
playing an integral role in that transition with their real-time 3D
optimization engine and suite of software.
Steel Bridge Competition Unites Students at ASCE Nationals
The annual ASCE Steel Bridge competition finals took place last week in
Provo, Utah. The team from Illinios Tech has been dropping in with regular
updates. Having the dream of winning nationals within their reach, read
here to see if they came true.
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