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Great Solutions

41 Great Solutions for architects, engineers, and contractors

AI ChatBots, ambient computing, floating MRIs, low-carbon cement, sunshine on demand, next-generation top-down construction. These and 35 other innovations make up our 2024 Great Solutions Report, which highlights fresh ideas and innovations from leading architecture, engineering, and construction firms.

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Contractors

Bringing the concepts of architects, engineers, and clients to life often requires problem-solving and compromise, and always requires hard work on the contractor’s part. Keeping construction within the allotted budget and up to the rest of the building team’s standards requires a combination of extensive technical and product knowledge.

Dec 20, 2011

Gluckman Mayner Architects releases design for Syracuse law building

The design reflects an organizational clarity and professional sophistication that anticipates the user experience of students, faculty, and visitors alike. 

Dec 20, 2011

Research identifies most expensive U.S. commercial real estate markets

New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Mateo, Calif., rank highest in rents.

Dec 20, 2011

Third annual Gingerbread Build-off winners announced

Nine awards were handed out acknowledging the most unique and creative gingerbread structures completed.

Tim Gregorski | Dec 20, 2011

Rubber flooring system promotes design options without adhesives

The SlideLock glueless flooring system offers designers, installers, and building owners greater…
Dec 20, 2011

BCA’s Best Practices in New Construction available online

This publicly available document is applicable to most building types and distills the long list of guidelines, and longer list of tasks, into easy-to-navigate activities that represent the ideal commissioning process.

Dec 20, 2011

Aragon Construction leading build-out of foursquare office

The modern, minimalist build-out will have elements of the foursquare “badges” in different aspects of the space, using glass, steel, and vibrantly painted gypsum board.

Dec 20, 2011

HOAR Construction opens Austin, Texas office

Major projects in central Texas spur firm’s growth.

Dec 19, 2011

HGA renovates Rowing Center at Cornell University

Renovation provides state-of-the-art waterfront facility.

Dec 19, 2011

Chicago’s Aqua Tower wins international design award

Aqua was named both regional and international winner of the International Property Award as Best Residential High-Rise Development.

Dec 19, 2011

Summit Design+Build selected as GC for Chicago recon project

The 130,000 square foot building is being completely renovated.

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