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AGC releases decarbonization playbook to help assess, track, reduce GHG emissions

The Associated General Contractors of America released a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on projects. The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry is part of the association’s efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon-reduction measures for the industry.


Mass Timber

Bjarke Ingels Group designs a mass timber cube structure for the University of Kansas

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and executive architect BNIM have unveiled their design for a new mass timber cube structure called the Makers’ KUbe for the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design. A six-story, 50,000-sf building for learning and collaboration, the light-filled KUbe will house studio and teaching space, 3D-printing and robotic labs, and a ground-level cafe, all organized around a central core.


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May 24, 2018

Water treatment facility renovation benefits from laser scanning technology

When JRA Architects were contracted to modernize a water treatment facility from the late 1800s,…
Building Team | May 16, 2018

How to Create a Culture of Project Profitability

To receive your free copy of this white paper, please complete the form below. By completing this…
Building Team | Steven Burns | May 8, 2018

5 tips to improve employee utilization (and morale)

Ways to increase productivity and revenue, while providing a supportive workplace environment

Architects | Apr 5, 2018

Tech Report 5.0: The Human Touch

Can studying humans at a behavioral level produce better buildings? Cognitive architecture experts are working to find out.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Mar 28, 2018

6 strategies to keep your project on budget

Here are six strategies to keep your projects on or even under budget.

Star Building Systems | Mar 14, 2018

Getting there may be costing you more

Commercial transportation is getting more expensive, and it’s driving up the price of steel.  

Building Team | Steven Burns | Dec 12, 2017

3 tips to address the top causes of budget overruns

The most cited issues are communication breakdowns, inadequate fees for the work provided, and unrealistic deadlines or schedules.

Building Team | Hinge | Nov 14, 2017

12 differences between average and high-growth firms

We’ve developed a pretty good understanding of what high-growth firms do differently from their average-growth peers.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Nov 3, 2017

4 strategies for marketing your AEC firm

Having a clearly defined competitive brand and a fine-tuned marketing approach can give your firm a significant competitive advantage.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Sep 21, 2017

The 11 project performance metrics that keep you on track

Projects are the backbone of the way you do business. Isn’t it time that you step up their analysis?

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