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Robotics in architecture and construction: An industry shift

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Robotics in architecture and construction is transforming the way architects approach their designs. This technology isn’t just a flash in the pan—it will soon become a fundamental part of the architectural process.

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Portland State University’s School of Architecture launches Center for Public Interest Design

BD+C

Portland State University’s School of Architecture is proud to announce the launch of its new Center for Public Interest Design, a research center that aims to investigate and utilize the power of design to make social, economic and environmental change in disadvantaged communities worldwide. read more.

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Drastic Rebuild Resurrects Graves' Landmark Portland Building

ENR Construction

The daring rebuild of the dysfunctional landmark Portland Building, designed by the late Michael Graves and considered to be the building that triggered the postmodern movement in architecture, was so successful that the building team is writing a playbook for the delivery model it used, which it calls collaborative design-build, with progressive contracting. (..)

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Owner Deems Graves's Portland Building Overhaul a Huge Success

ENR Construction

The daring rebuild of the dysfunctional landmark Portland Building, designed by the late Michael Graves and considered to be the building that triggered the postmodern movement in architecture, was so successful that the building team is writing a playbook for the delivery model it used, which it calls collaborative design-build, with progressive contracting. (..)

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PC Construction Welcomes Lisa Beeler to Business Development Team

PC Construction

Portland, ME PC Construction is pleased to announce that Lisa Beeler of Scarborough, Maine, has joined its business development team. Lisa brings 20 years of business development and marketing experience, the last seven of which were focused on the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.

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Portland Cement Uses | How to Use Portland Cement | What Is Portland Cement Used for | How Is Portland Cement Made | Why Is It Called Portland Cement

CivilJungle

Portland Cement Uses. In construction, there have many more uses for Portland cement. They are – Portland cement is now widely used in construction to make concrete. Where in construction immediately hardness has required this Portland cement is used. How to Use Portland Cement. How Is Portland Cement Made.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Magnesium.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. So you can actually use wood chips as an aggregate to achieve lighter weight and more insulative products.

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