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Finding that single source of truth for project information
We rely on data for constructing and operating buildings. But any project
manager or facility manager knows that finding accurate info is all but
impossible due to inconsistent standards. Akita Box’s Luke Perkerwicz
suggests an answer.
Upending convention, design-build dorm pushes style
Long criticized as a project delivery method best suited for cookie-cutter
factories, design-build is raising eyebrows with its stunning collaboration
between splashy Studio Gang and nuts-and-bolts Mortenson.
Rapidly renewable, SOM + ORNL design 3D-printed enclosures
Innovation in a hurry? Yes, think ‘Space Race’. Only now, the focus is
Earth and the mission is renewable energy. Last week, Oak Ridge National
Laboratory and SOM announced an important project that may affect all our
futures.
Pros and Cons of the Modular method for Multifamily projects
All building methods have their strong and weak points, and it’s no
different for modular construction. Here, Procore Technologies’ Alisa Banks
Snyder discusses why the future for modular multiresidential work looks
very bright. .
Backed by big names, FLUX boosts data Flow via Interoperability
Google is known for pressing the boundaries of technology in virtually
everything it does. Now, the global search giant and a host of AEC heavy
hitters have helped to create Flux, a new process tool that may soon
revolutionize our industry.
Unity ups AEC game via VIMtrek partnership
Determined to broaden its reach into the design and construction industry,
San Francisco-based video game giant Unity Technologies is partnering with
AEC specialist VIMtrek Group in an exclusive distribution alliance.
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