Engineers
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AECOM, WSP, and Thornton Tomasetti top BD+C’s ranking of the nation’s largest office sec...
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A growing number of businesses are outsourcing their vital IT infrastructure to mega-co-location facilities like the newly built 550,000-sf, 62MW Aligned Energy Phoenix data center. The energy-efficient facility is designed to achieve an annualized power usage effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.15. Courtesy of Aligned Energy.
Look for mission-critical construction to double in the next few years.
Engineers with Glumac look to bring an increased level of comfortable to office workers, with the development of G Cloud. This personal environmental control platform incorporates radiant cooling, acoustics absorption, direct/indirect lighting, and a white noise system—all fixed above a single workstation. Courtesy Glumac
Here’s a recap of the noteworthy innovations reported by engineering and E/A firms as part of...
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Syska Hennessy Group, AECOM, and Morrison Hershfield top BD+C’s ranking of the nation’s...
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Interconnected systems (such as the Schlage Control lock shown here) are being used in multifamily complexes, student housing, and senior-living communities. Photo courtesy Schlage
Four certified security professionals offer important advice.
Waunakee Intermediate School Library, Photo: EUA
AECOM, IMEG/KJWW/TTG, and STV top BD+C’s ranking of the nation’s largest K-12 sector eng...
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P3 is taking off in airport construction. The $1.6 billion Midfield Satellite Concourse at the Los Angeles International Airport is among the P3-driven projects in the works. Rendering: Corgan in association with Gensler
The $4 billion renovation of New York City’s LaGuardia Airport is the first major U.S. aviation p...
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AECOM, Burns & McDonnell, and Arup top BD+C’s ranking of the nation’s largest airpor...
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The Seguin Library, Photo: Dana Hoff, photo courtesy of PGAL
WSP, AECOM, and Arup top BD+C’s ranking of the nation’s largest government sector engine...
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Action at last November’s USA Pickleball Association Nationals in Casa Grande, Ariz., which attracted 774 players from 36 states for 2,088 matches in a weeklong tournament. Photo courtesy USAPA/Tom Gottfried
Two-and-a-half million Americans are playing the game with the funny name.
Laura Crane, AIA, NCARB, Associate, Project Architect with bKL Architecture, Chicago
These AEC stars are making their mark in business, philanthropy, and in their communities.
Laura Crane, AIA, NCARB, Associate, Project Architect with bKL Architecture, Chicago
These AEC stars are making their mark in business, philanthropy, and in their communities.
The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium features a sculptural form and dramatic cantilevered overhangs. Structural design by Thornton Tomasetti for architects Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects (design architect) and OPN Architects (AOR). Photo courtesy Thornton Tomasetti.
AECOM, Affiliated Engineers, and Arup top BD+C’s ranking of the nation’s largest univers...
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Complimentary, building-wide WiFi is more or less a given for marketing purposes in the multifami...
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King Khalid Medical City, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AECOM is providing a range of services for this $1.2 billion development, including master planning, architecture, interior design, MEP/civil and structural engineering, cost consultancy, and medical equipment planning. Rendering courtesy AECOM
WSP, AECOM, and KJWW top BD+C’s ranking of the nation’s largest healthcare sector engine...
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Structure Tone's new WELL-certified New York City headquarters, 330 West 34th Street in Manhattan. Photo courtesy Structure Tone
The costs ranged from 50 cents to $4 per sf, according to a ULI report.
AESS steel columns at Lee Hall III, Clemson University, designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners with McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Photo: Courtesy SOM / Scott Frances Photography
Advances in R&D are fostering new forms of structural and aesthetic steel.
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“The July figures show the continuation of healthy trends in the construction sector of our econo...
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The $84 million, 150,000-sf Boston Landing commuter rail station, Boston. STV provided a range of architectural and engineering design services for the new facility. Rendering courtesy Neoscape
AECOM, WSP, and Thornton Tomasetti are among the nation’s largest engineering/architecture firms,...
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The Faena Arts Center, Miami. Photo: Bruce Damonte, courtesy DeSimone Consulting Engineers
Fluor, Arup, and Jensen Hughes top Building Design+Construction’s ranking of the largest...
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The 33-story tower will be positioned on the High Line with views of the Hudson River and downtow...
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Bike storage facilities and “bicycle kitchens” are among the most popular mobility amenities in m...
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Rick Nelson, Senior Associate at MBH Architects, Alameda, Calif., demonstrates the proper installation of materials to MBH professionals as part of the firm‘s “Hands On University” field training program. Courtesy MBH Architects.
The following is a list of advancements architecture and A/E firms underwent in 2016, as reported...
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Michelle Obama Branch Library, Long Beach, Calif. Photo courtesy LPA
Stantec, HOK, and CallisonRTKL are among the nation’s largest architecture/engineering firms, acc...
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Practice, practice, practice, and understanding both sides of the deliberation are critical to su...
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4G Wetlands, the Central Pasco County (Fla.) Beneficial Water Reuse Project, for which CH2M provided design, permitting and services during construction, recently won the Florida Water Environment Association’s 2016 David W. York Water Reuse Project award. Image: CH2M
Combined company could challenge AECOM as the world’s top engineering firm.
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Despite some softness at the high end of the apartment market, demand for apartments will continu...
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Spaces for games and game simulators top the list of recreation-related amenities in multifamily developments. Photo: Pixabay
The number of developments providing space for physical therapy was somewhat surprising, accordin...
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As building codes change, existing railings may need to be updated or replaced. Courtesy Hoffmann Architects
Lacking familiarity with current requirements, some owners or managers complete a roof or balcony...
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Courtesy of MIT/MARINA Team
The project team consisted of MIT graduate students across five departments.
