Your turn: Has COVID-19 spelled the death knell for open-plan offices?
BD+C
MARCH 30, 2020
The novel coronavirus may have claimed yet another victim—the open-plan office. Open plan," which is used in about 70% of U.S.
Winning Projects with Interactive Construction Presentations
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Here are a few ideas to convert your next presentation from drab to interactive: Make Your Information Visually Appealing. Hyperlinking Slide content to construction documents or real-time data collection that translates these field updates into easily understood moving visuals are recommended. Update Your Construction Visual Aides.
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Wainscoting for Style, Durability and Function in Commercial Buildings
Wolgast Corporation
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In many cases, wainscoting is great for enhancing the style or comfort of a space especially in corporate offices, boardrooms, or waiting areas. The visual aesthetic can make a room appear richer and more impressive or, alternatively, lighter and more calming to staff, clients, or guests. So, why use wainscoting in your business?
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Construction Marketing Advisors Recognized as Top-Agency by BtoB Magazine
Construction Marketing
APRIL 15, 2011
In addition, Construction Marketing Advisors was recognized with several national awards for marketing effectiveness including a International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) Communicator Silver award, and a Hermes Platinum award. “We Brown states.
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Connect the Office and Field with New Model Accessibility on Mobile
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 24, 2022
Effective communication between office and field teams is paramount to the success of any construction project. Oftentimes an information gap exists in project communication between field and office teams. The disconnect between office and field is a major pain point for moving projects forward. Contextualize installation.
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How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 18, 2021
Using a 3D model to visualize what’s happening on the project provides the most value, as it’s much easier to digest for non-specialists. Provided owners better visualizations and transparent project details to remove any doubt and enable faster decision-making. Section In the Office. Download the guide today! . Main Image.
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Field and Office Communication: 9 Surefire Ways to Close the Gap
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 20, 2022
Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.
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An Introduction to Conventional Visual Management
Lean Construction
MAY 27, 2020
Visual Management is a visual (sensory) communication strategy that is frequently used to realize Lean Construction goals at the operational level (i.e construction field, design office, facilities etc.).
Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
From the exterior cladding to the interior finishes, the materials used can have a significant impact on the overall functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal of the building. ACM panels are available in a wide range of colors and finishes, making them a versatile option for creating unique and visually striking building facades.
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Architectural Visualization with Alex Hogrefe
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Architectural Visualization with Alex Hogrefe. Do you have architectural visualization skills? Well, you are in luck because this episode is dedicated to discussing all things related to architectural visualization and graphics. . The Difference between “visualization” and “rendering” jump to 2:24 . jump to 5:04.
Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 26, 2021
See the results of Foundation Software's second annual survey by downloading a free copy of the 2020 Construction Business Report, complete with over 25 pages of fully visualized data and insights from industry leaders. Section In the Office. Fill out the form on this page to download this white paper. . Promote to rotator No.
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Construction Team Meetings: Where Baby Boomers and Gen Y Collide
Carol Hagen
AUGUST 24, 2012
Team meetings in construction offices are transforming as we speak. After reading this CNN article, ‘Generation Y’ set to transform office life and a tweet from Jennifer Hicks it made me think about what is happening in the AEC industry. Would you like to experience it for yourself?
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The New Preconstruction Advantage: Connected Quantification & Model Coordination in a Common Data Environment
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 5, 2021
You’ll also save time and drastically increase project scope visualization by instantly accessing quantities from the 3D model. . Autodesk Takeoff makes it easy to visualize project scope with aggregated 2D and 3D takeoffs. Section In the Office. Automation With Autodesk BIM Collaborate. Insights With Autodesk Takeoff.
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Continuous Job Cost and Billing Data for Project Managers
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Visualized Data for Faster Decision Making. This integration, which doesn’t rely on manual processes, connectors or third-parties, provides near real-time job cost and billing actuals in a web browser. Operational reporting isn’t about using historical data for decision making on current projects.
A snapshot of the world's amazing construction feats (in one flashy infographic)
BD+C
MAY 2, 2013
Interstate Highway System, the infographic outlines interesting facts about these projects with great visual representations. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Technology Office Building Transit Facilities Transportation & Parking Facilities' Check it out below: Body Image: read more.
How to Simplify Construction Data Collection from the Field
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 29, 2019
But this data can easily get lost or entered erroneously with manual methods — not the mention the hours of time and headaches back-office teams have to spend to reconcile it all. This allows processes to be more visual and easier to understand for all parties involved.
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3D Color Coded Visualizations Make Progress Tracking Easier for Project Teams
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 4, 2024
Today’s teams have made great strides at creating rich BIM models that enable users to visualize a project in greater detail. This capability lets teams visualize color-coded asset statuses directly from the 3D model viewer. Filter views Drill down to see only the necessary information or visually report on custom fields.
How to Connect Your Entire Project Team
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
Meet Viewpoint Team, a collaborative, cloud-based and next generation platform that connects your back office, field operations and extended project teams (including suppliers, subcontractors, architects, engineers and owners). Progress — Data visualizations communicate urgency to direct team members to help keep projects on schedule.
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Construction Management and Quickbooks
Carol Hagen
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
As your contracting firm grows your needs typically outgrow what you can do with Microsoft Office so where’s a GC to turn? There’s even handy charts to visually see your construction project’s financial health. For additional information visit Corecon.com and tell them Carol Hagen sent you in the comments.
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5 criteria to optimize medical office design
BD+C
MARCH 17, 2024
5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings.
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5 Ways Leading Contractors Keep Their Clients Happy
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 6, 2019
A project team that works well in the field and communicates seamlessly with the back office and collaborates across the entire organization has the best opportunity for success. Keep it Simple (and Visual). Keep communications simple and visual with dashboards, graphs and key project updates.
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The University of Iowa gets a new Visual Arts Building
BD+C
OCTOBER 11, 2016
The University of Iowa’s new Visual Arts Building is a 126,000-sf facility that will house the functions of the School of Art & Art history, which were previously held in the university’s 1936 Art Building. There is also space for graduate student studies, faculty and staff studios and offices, and gallery space.
Heavy plant features in paintings by Finnish artist
Digger Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
When Finnish demolition company Toivonen’s operators were demolishing some old silos in Turku during 2010, they were totally unaware that their every movement was being watched intensely by visual artist Tiina Vainio. We thank our friend and top Finnish plant journalist Olli Paivio for his assistance with this post.
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Converting Empty Office Buildings Into Apartments Could Benefit Thousands, but Why Isn’t It Happening?
Pro Builder
AUGUST 29, 2022
Converting Empty Office Buildings Into Apartments Could Benefit Thousands, but Why Isn’t It Happening? One reason is that most developers aren’t convinced that office conversions will bring them big profits, at least until they see it happening to somebody else nearby. Mon, 08/29/2022 - 10:44. City goers all across the U.S.
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52 Benefits of Construction Mobile Apps
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Apps also allow users to take photos to provide additional visual information to back up an inspection. Paper work orders can be hard to read, inconsistently returned to the office, lost or damaged and difficult to get in real time. Automatic date and time stamps can prove when an inspection took place.
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Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
They must implement tools that effectively connect dispersed teams, both in the office and in the field, and facilitate collaboration with external stakeholders. Now, project managers can visualize 3D models generated in Metaroom directly into Autodesk Build Insights or BIM 360 Project Home dashboards.
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Virtual Tours Used to Sell American West Homes
Construction Marketing
JUNE 15, 2018
And the majority of people who are searching online want to see visuals before they consider buying a home. Which means that when these prospects actually come in to the Sales Office, they are well-versed on the homes, and more likely to buy. Thus, making open houses an obsolete tactic for how real estate is marketed and sold.
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Effective Ways to Bring the Outdoors Inside
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Here’s how you can go about getting in touch with the beauty of nature from the comfort of your home or office. By bringing the outdoors inside, your spaces can not only be made more visually appealing but more beneficial to your health and well-being too. Invest in a Water Feature.
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Construction Industry Steps to the Cloud and Mobile Devices
Carol Hagen
JULY 13, 2012
Much of what happens on a construction site involves a high degree of collaboration so smartphone screens will likely not suffice for visual project management teams. The Deloitte CIO Journal Tech Trends 2012 and this Cloud Surveys article written by Ben Kepes actually recaps some of the discussion. What Cloud Solutions Are Easy to Implement?
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Triax Releases Hard Hat Tags to Monitor Social Distancing and Contact Trace Amid COVID-19
Construction Junkie
JUNE 3, 2020
If the TraceTag , as it’s called, senses workers within 6 feet of each other, it can react with a visual and audible alarm until corrected, if that optional feature is added. If workers are not close to a Gateway, the information will be temporarily stored within the TraceTag until it can be uploaded when it gains connectivity.
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3 ways to avoid defects in construction
Lets Build
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Even with so many automated solutions available in the construction industry, it’s not uncommon for paper documents to be floating around both on site and in the back office system. Sign off on or reject documents without setting foot in the office. Share team progress and reports using real-time visuals. Poor communication.
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Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity
BD+C
MARCH 28, 2024
Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. It’s not just about roll-up doors.
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AI-based Training App Creates Easy How-To Videos for On-the-Job Learning
Construction Junkie
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
People learn in many different ways and it’s common for those in construction to learn visually, which is why videos are a great training and learning tool. Learning from videos has become the most preferred way of learning,” says Patrik Matos, Chief Product Officer of DeepHow, in a press release.
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4 New Live/Work Housing Design Solutions
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2020
DIMENSIONS: Width: 18 feet, 2 inches, Depth: 42 feet, Living area: 750 sf (office) plus 407 sf (roof terrace); 1,780 total sf. A Office at the front of the lower level with separate entrance for clients. B Private powder room for office . B Slightly larger pocket office ideal for working from home.
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Construction Marketing
AUGUST 11, 2011
Content (balance of written copy and visuals). Soft bounces are most often out-of-the-office notifications, or temporary server issues. Following is a list of email elements you can test before sending out an email: Subject Line. Offer/promotion/Call-to-action. Layout of the email. Design (colors, images etc.). Headline/Title.
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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment
BD+C
MAY 6, 2024
Airports K-12 Schools Hospital Design Trends Office Buildings Designers Architects Biophilic Design Biophilic design supports the health and wellbeing of individuals by connecting people to nature. Such improvements not only attract employees to the office but also foster creativity and improve overall job satisfaction.
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New Asset Features to Boost Progress Tracking on 2D Drawings
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 10, 2023
With these new capabilities, you can visually markup 2D sheets and track asset progress to keep office teams updated while empowering folks in the field to forecast their productivity and quickly adjust to scheduling changes. The assets change color based on their status to visually show progress.
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BIM Demystified: How to Make BIM an Every-team tool
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 26, 2022
Building information modeling (BIM) technology is widely used when planning and visualizing projects, so many modern architects, designers, and VDC professionals are well-versed in the technology. . Unfortunately, this perception can hinder its growth outside of the office. . The benefits of BIM to the field . Promotes safety.
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6 Commercial Construction Trends: A Biz Dev Perspective
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 9, 2024
the retail, hospitality, and service sectors, experiential remodels are focused on enhancing the customer experience by creating immersive, visually engaging environments that encourage interaction and brand loyalty.|Retail Adaptive reuse is another popular trend.
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Five Benefits of Inspection Reporting Software
Lets Build
MAY 5, 2022
There’s no misfiling of paperwork, no inconsistencies as staff members change roles, and no searching office A for documentation stored in office B. You can also upload images, creating inarguable date-stamped visual records of condition and status. Free eBook: Guide to a digitised QHSE organisation.
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10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace
BD+C
MAY 20, 2024
10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/20/2024 - 13:42 Office Buildings Amenities are no longer optional. The new role of the office is not only a place to get work done, but to provide a mix of work experiences for employees. Fifty-eight percent of U.S. Amenities are no longer optional.
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4 Diverse Live/Work Designs
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2021
In the years before suburban sprawl, with its shopping malls and big-box stores, downtown cores were lined with street-level grocery stores, bakeries, and offices, with apartments above, often occupied by the shop owner. Screened wall between units at the roof decks creates privacy; rich materials add visual appeal. . . The Cresson.
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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building
Wolgast Corporation
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.
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