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Brava and Lightbeans Bring 3D Roof Tile Renderings to A&D
Brava Roof Tile, a manufacturer of beautifully authentic, high-performance synthetic roofing alternatives for cedar shake, slate, and Spanish barrel tiles, announces a new partnership with Lightbeans, a leader in material digitization and visualization technology. Through this collaboration, Brava’s full library of roofing textures and colors is now available to the architecture and design (A&D) community directly within leading…
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Contracts and Controls Help Higher Ed Face Construction Disruption
Across industries, construction is facing a multitude of changes and challenges, including labor constraints, rising materials costs, and data security concerns. These consistent construction challenges in the higher education industry specifically have left universities and colleges with elevated levels of uncertainty. In an industry that highly values the development and maintenance of world-class facilities, higher…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Fitness Spaces at Record Use
Using UniQuad® polycarbonate wall systems to tie in school district colors, Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine Written by Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES, vice president of Innovation and Market Development at Kingspan Light + Air BACKGROUND: Advancing its mission to cultivate a better community through a commitment…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Fitness Spaces at Record Use
Using UniQuad® polycarbonate wall systems to tie in school district colors, Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine Written by Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES, vice president of Innovation and Market Development at Kingspan Light + Air BACKGROUND: Advancing its mission to cultivate a better community through a commitment…
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Nationwide Philanthropy Launches with Nonprofit Truck
Helix Electric, a leading electrical contracting company, kicks off “40 Years with 40 Philanthropy Events” with the donation of a Ford F150 XL truck to a San Diego nonprofit. The surprise donation to Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO) took place during Helix Electric’s 40th anniversary celebration on November 18 at the company’s San Diego headquarters. The event…
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AI is Transforming Construction: New Dodge and CMiC Report Reveals Industry Trends
Dodge Construction Network, in partnership with CMiC, has released AI for Contractors, a research report examining how artificial intelligence is impacting construction. The study found 87% of contractors believe AI will have a meaningful effect on the industry, with early adopters reporting measurable improvements. “AI-enabled solutions are giving contractors tools to turn data into actionable…
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Construction’s AI Moment — Why Contractors Are Increasingly Optimistic
A new industry research report from Dodge Construction Network in partnership with CMiC reveals a striking level of optimism among contractors about the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in construction. According to the survey, 87% of contractors believe AI will meaningfully transform their businesses, even though current adoption remains relatively low. This optimism reflects a…
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How to lay kitchen floor tiles
Want to know how to lay kitchen floor tiles? There’s plenty to consider and many choices to make to ensure your kitchen floor looks good and lasts. Before laying any tiles, you’ll need to decide which type of tile suits your style and budget. Then, you must make the right design decisions. Will your selected…
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UPDATED! All Of The Best Christmas Movies (Romantic Comedies, Kid-Friendly Picks, And More)
Em here! Caitlin wrote this fantastic Christmas movie must-watch list back in 2022, so we thought it might be time for an update. I added a few more of MY fave holiday flicks to the list, most of which are fairly current. Some perfectly sweet and festive rom coms and plenty of movies the whole…
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Choosing barn conversion windows: An expert guide
The great thing about barn conversions is the way that old agricultural buildings lend themselves to bright, open plan, modern living spaces whilst retaining their rural character. Windows play a key part in this transformation and help to form a comfortable and modern family home. But, when it comes to barn conversion windows, they’re far…