The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Architectural landscapes, which are designed to provide mental and physical health benefits, are popping up in cities all over the world. What are architectural […] The post Designing For Well-being: How Architectural Landscapes Promote Mental Health appeared first on The Constructor.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Architectural landscape design is an important aspect of transforming a space into an aesthetically pleasing and mentally stimulating environment. The psychological impact of a space is often hard to […] The post The Psychology Of Architectural Landscape Design: Enhancing Well-being appeared first on The Constructor.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Materiality in architecture is a concept which deals with the selection and application of different materials or substances in the construction of a.

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The Constructor

MAY 5, 2021

Have you heard the phrase “Less is More” before? A lot of architects live by this phrase which is often associated with architect Ludwig.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Standardization of terms, definitions, descriptions, and data architecture (sample data architecture: expanded CSI MasterFormat). #4. Local market, current, verifiable and objective labor, material, equipment, and productivity data sets linked to granular construction tasks. #3. Experienced construction cost estimators. #6.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The following are the words commonly used by Architects in their works and drawings. Understanding of these words is essential for construction.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a white marble bell tower standing beside the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, recognizable worldwide as an.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The use of industry standard terms and definitions as well as standardized data architecture play key roles in ensuring clear and detailed understanding of both technical and cost requirements. Information sharing, use, and reuse can all be optimized using standardized data sets and architectures.

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Construction Visualization CSI Architecture 147

The Constructor

JANUARY 31, 2025

Vertical gardens, also known as living walls or green facades, are innovative architectural features that integrate vegetation into building surfaces. These systems transform ordinary walls into thriving ecosystems that enhance urban environments while providing significant environmental benefits.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Floating cities represent an innovative architectural and engineering solution to address the challenges of rising sea levels and urban population growth. These revolutionary developments combine advanced marine engineering with sustainable urban planning to create resilient communities that adapt to changing water levels.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As a small business, credibility is everything, and certification can help give architecture, engineering and construction organizations valuable credibility. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/22/2020 - 16:20. Tony Thompson . Founder & CEO. Kwame Building Group.

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The Constructor

MAY 16, 2021

Nowadays, long-span slabs are highly desirable as building owners demand spaces without columns. The selection of floor slabs such as flat plate,

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The Constructor

JUNE 25, 2023

It can be used […] The post How Virtual Reality is Changing the Face of Architecture and Design appeared first on The Constructor. Virtual reality, or VR, is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. Vehicle emissions, industrial pollutants, and airborne particles settle on surfaces, creating a layer of grime that dulls even the most striking architectural designs.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Building accessible cities represents a fundamental shift in urban design, where infrastructure and architecture prioritize inclusivity for people of all abilities. This approach goes beyond basic compliance to create environments that are inherently accessible, dignified, and welcoming for everyone.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2025

Standardized Data Architecture: Use a robust data architecture such as expanded CSI Masterformat. Local Market Data: Focus on using current, verifiable, and locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs. Unit Pricing: Calculate costs per unit of measure (e.g.,

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Estimating Procurement Construction Renovating 162

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The architecture, engineering and construction industries are chock-full of buzzwords and terminology that—although they may be used casually and often—can have different meanings depending on the teams you are speaking to and the role that team or team member plays in the life cycle of a project. . Elizabeth Manning.

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BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

Harnessing AI to revolutionize architectural design and creativity 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:35 AEC Tech Architects are wondering if AI will replace us. Architecture Use Cases for AI Preliminary Project Renderings At Vessel, we already leverage AI to enhance our creative processes, streamline operations, and deliver visionary projects.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Facade lightings are illuminations provided to structures to highlight their architectural features and create a picturesque effect. The lights.

Architecture 264

Architecture 264

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Cost data organized by a well-defined Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and standardized data architecture such as expanded CSI Masterformat. Objective, current, verifiable, and local granular construction tasks inclusive of labor, material, equipment, and productivity components as well as a unit of measure.

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The Constructor

JUNE 12, 2022

Biophilic designs are innovative ways of incorporating nature into buildings and modern architecture. Biophilia means the human tendency to interact.

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Design Architecture Innovation Sustainability 264

The Constructor

JULY 24, 2021

A conversation pit is an architectural feature that takes the form of a built-in seating facility placed into a depressed section of flooring or a.

Architecture 264

Architecture 264

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Different types of drawings is used in construction such as architectural drawings, structural, electrical, plumbing and finishing drawings.

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Drawings Architecture Electrical Construction 518

The Constructor

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It is a modern architectural and structural engineering technique that is being used to effectively cover large areas while using just a small number of internal supports. […]. The post Space Frame Structure: Components, Types, and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor.

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Structural Engineering Architecture Engineering 278

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The Louvre glass pyramid in Paris is an intricate fusion of traditional and modern architecture. It stands at the core of the Cour Napoleon courtyard.

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Architecture Design 248

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 16, 2022

The ongoing evolution of technology and the business landscape combined with continuing economic and cultural disruption have amplified the challenge of managing project information for architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) firms.

Management 317

Management Architecture Engineering Industrial 317

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:12 Senior Living Design Mick Schaefer, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, recounts the challenges Vessel Architecture & Design had to overcome while designing a state-of-the-art senior living facility. The "unbuildable" hill.

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Architecture Design AIA Engineering 105

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 14, 2021

Ensuring that an in-office environment can be virtualized and extended for remote workers is paramount in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, and firms must have the capability to support some to all their employees in this nontraditional setting.

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Environment Architecture Office Engineering 334

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

4 Is the cost estimate organized using a standard data architecture (i.e. #3 Does the cost estimating include all granular construction tasks and quantities, including labor, material, equipment, and productivity representing current local market conditions. #4

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Transportation Education Management Procurement 189

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Factors like architectural considerations, function. There is no specific rule to determine the desired distance between reinforced concrete columns.

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Architecture Concrete 264

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2023

He sought to learn more about an architectural career path, but a chance encounter with the dean of construction science changed his life. Building a Better Culture ccapoccia Fri, 04/14/2023 - 16:25 Todd Reeves never planned to go into construction. During his undergraduate years at Texas A&M University, Reeves dreamed of being an architect.

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The Korte Company

DECEMBER 10, 2024

He now helps design multimillion-dollar structures as an architecture intern at The Korte Company. Connor recently graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in architecture. The post How Connor Mortons architecture skills landed him a full-time job first appeared on The Korte Company.

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The Constructor

MAY 21, 2022

German architecture firm, Bulo Ole Scheeren, unveiled its plans for the supertall skyscraper ‘Nanjing Nexus’ in China. Illustrating the.

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Architecture Plans News 264

The Constructor

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The doubly reinforced concrete beam design may be required when a beam’s cross-section is limited because of architectural or other considerations.

Concrete 264

Concrete Design Architecture Structural Engineering 264

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

1 Must-Have: “Radical love” Kerri Brady, AIA, vice president of educational practice at architecture firm Huckabee, describes her one “must-have” as radical love. Kerri Brady, Vice President of Educational Practice at Huckabee ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:51 No.

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Education AIA Architecture 296

The Constructor

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Glass in architecture and construction has acquired a reputation of being one of the most durable building materials. However, based on the severity.

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Architecture Materials Construction 264

The Constructor

JANUARY 18, 2022

Demountable walls are architectural walls that can be unmounted or reinstalled into any layout and location. These are full-height wall panels used.

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