This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders about:
• Designing and construction of buildings for COVID-related conditions
• An AI tool that automates the design of MEP systems
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THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 11, 2021
BD+C's Group Director Tony Mancini runs down the highlights from this week's show.
SEGMENT #1
Designing and construction of buildings for COVID-related conditions
Blaine Brownell, FAIA, Professor and Director of the School of Architect at UNC Charlotte, chats with BD+C's Executive Editor Robert Cassidy about five interesting products and systems that may benefit AEC firms in designing and construction of buildings for COVID-related conditions.
SEGMENT #2
AI tool automates the design of MEP systems
BD+C's Senior Editor John Caulfield interviews Gregory Schnackel, PE, LEED AP, President and CEO of Schnackel Engineers, about his company's AI for MEP software that automates the design of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for new construction and renovation projects.
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