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It's Alive! First-Ever 3D-Printed Excavator Unveiled

Construction Equipment

Known as Project AME - Additive Manufactured Excavator - industry partners, university students, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers designed and fabricated the world’s first large scale use of steel in a 3D printing application.

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Staying in control with fabric cladding

Construction Specifier

Tension fabric structures have served a key role as a cost-effective facility solution for years. In some cases, users have turned to fabric buildings when brick-and-mortar construction is not economically feasible or would take too long to complete. The fabric building market remained stable, but also stagnant, for a long time.

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Conceptual Estimating is ideal for project feasibility study

Construction Cost Estimating

The project team members develop the conceptual estimate during conceptual design stage (generally before the construction drawings and specifications are available) and create a preliminary baseline cost estimate range based on the activities, materials and other sources of expenditure for designing and constructing a specified facility.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. The goal is to enhance the design’s feasibility, cost-efficiency, and functionality, while still maintaining the architect’s creative vision.

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An architect’s guide to blindside waterproofing

Construction Specifier

This method is used when excavation outside of foundation walls is not feasible, such as in urban or high-density areas where a project is close to bordering structures or there is little room to maneuver heavy equipment. Compatibility between the membrane and adjacent components is also important to avoid material failure.

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Pattern language: An exploration of digital printing on architectural glazing

BD+C

Beyond the basics of color, tint, and reflectance, designers can further tune glazing systems through additive films, frits, and printed media to give the material an added dimension. Design and fabrication drawing of digitally printed glass concept. Color variety. Amazon Frontier - view of the childcare “jewel box” element.

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Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings

BD+C

By integrating high-performance materials and systems, we can mitigate any initial doubts about the feasibility and comfort of school MPRs, making these spaces compelling and practical for today’s future-focused schools. Today’s multipurpose room (MPR) designs have met those concerns head-on. Tame the noise.

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