Architecture in Bermuda 1939 – before LinkedIn existed Architects and Planners have been busy creating profiles on LinkedIn. The latest statistics (as of May 16, 2012) show there are 1,128,581 LinkedIn profiles in the Architecture and Planning Industry. Construction Industry - Software linkedin Architect Architecture linkedin statsFor those readers interested in knowing just where all these profiles are in the world, here’s a breakdown: United States 337,376. India 69,140. Italy 63,357. United Kingdom 59,815. Brazil 50,974. Spain 43,815. Netherlands 29.585.

The Legacy Corporation said that it is working together with experienced team of construction and architecture specialists who will deliver the best quality Park whilst making sure plans are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.   The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has unveiled plans for the regeneration of the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park which will generate millions of pounds in the British economy and boost the building construction industry. The creation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be one of the biggest construction projects in Europe.

The Legacy Corporation said that it is working together with experienced team of construction and architecture specialists who will deliver the best quality Park whilst making sure plans are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.   The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has unveiled plans for the regeneration of the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park which will generate millions of pounds in the British economy and boost the building construction industry. The creation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be one of the biggest construction projects in Europe.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest monthly report, though, the architectural and engineering services have added 7,400 jobs in the last month. So how can the Construction unemployment rate for April 2012 fall to 14.5% (from 17.2% in March) but the industry lose 2,000 jobs? As ENR reported, the laid off construction workers find jobs outside the construction industry. In fact, though the unemployment rate has steadily dropped, the construction industry employs less workers than in April 2010. That’s normally a harbinger of good news for construction.

Here is what the new law does in a nutshell: Expressly Adds Design Professionals –  Designers can now rest easy that the prohibition in the statute protects against unfair indemnification in architectural, landscaping, engineering and land surveying contracts – not just construction agreements. Nice work, Olympia. Contractual fairness – it is part of my mantra. If you read the blog, you probably know that I preach brevity, balance and clarity in contracting. One of my favorite construction contract revisions is mutual indemnification. How does that make sense you say?

With a focus on architecture and building products Construction Marketing Advisors knew social media was a perfect fit for CRANE Composites. Developing BtoB Magazine announced in April of 2012, that the Construction Marketing Advisors were recognized as a top agency for 2011. This is the second year in a row that the Construction Marketing Advisors received this recognition. In 2011, Construction Marketing Advisors worked with several clients in the construction and building products industry including Weather Guard®, Knaack®, and Crane Composites. Construction Marketing Association.

LinkedIn has become the place for networking with the construction, architecture and engineering industries. Architecture, MEP Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) Networking Group. With over 3,122,108. profiles world wide in the construction industry as of April 18, 2012 – there are more people to connect with everyday than we can ever approach for business development opportunities. The US has over 1,000,000 LinkedIn profiles in the construction industry and over 284,000 are construction owners. We all need an education, to network with peers and with prospective clients.

It’s also a great way to capture before and after transformations, but there are many uses for photographs in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industries. MultiVista , a national firm, captures visual as-builts indexed according to your architectural drawings. Construction Firms often use photos to showcase their work. It’s a visual testimonial to the expertise and capabilities of the contractor and their team. Since a picture’s worth a 1000 words, when it comes to construction technology, best practices reach far beyond marketing.

Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. Practical Marketing Considerations for Construction Brands Free Webcast – Tuesday, May 15, 2012. webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will address the three very important aspects of marketing in the construction industry:  hiring marketing talent, selecting marketing partners, and improving teamwork between marketing and sales departments. Brown. Other panelists to be announced. Brown. ABOUT CMA. of the Year Awards.

While I am not the biggest proponent of Modern Architecture I think it is mostly aesthetic that I am responding to but I do see the value of all Architecture if its done well. We have come a long way in building science since 1967 but visionary architecture was never stopped due to that. Ask any Engineer about their take on Architecture and Design it won't be filled with a lot of "ooh" and "aah". Architecture’s Ugly Ducklings May Not Get Time to Be Swans By ROBIN POGREBIN Published: April 7, 2012 GOSHEN, N.Y. have reprinted the article below for your perusal.

The 2012 IgCC was developed at public hearings with input from experts in code development and enforcement, architecture, engineering, building science, environmental advocacy, government, business, academia and the public. I just read in Green Builder Magazine the development of the ICC Green Code. The idea is to establish a clear coherent plan/model/fill in the blank of what defines "green build" Will this be the go to for all green build across the country or just another of the many competing if not confusing green standards that exist? Dupler, ICC Board President. Most U.S.

If you are using a PDF editor and you work in the Architecture, Engineering or Construction Industry it’s time you see Bluebeam Revu. The official release date for Bluebeam Revu 10 has arrived and they’ve again managed to blow the competition away again. Revu combines an intuitive PDF editor, viewer, markup and collaboration technology with reliable file creation. Revu goes beyond PDF and takes paperless workflows to a whole new level. Bluebeam is best way to share Construction Plan Markups with your team and the project owner, period. Use Links to easily create and.

The introduction and adoption of BIM in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry has accelerated both the ability and the necessity to transform the building regulatory process to keep pace with economic demands. The Fiatech Regulatroy Streamlining committee hith this one out of the park! BIM enabled code compliance represents immediate ROI on BIM for users, owners and taxpayers alike. Code checking and code compliance - bottlenecks on every project - may be automated in the very near future. There are live links and email addresses for key players. James L.

Construction professionals will learn useful information as it relates to the construction industry on strategic marketing, tactical marketing, specialized channels and segments (distributor and retail channels, marketing architectural, engineering and construction services), practical marketing considerations and construction marketing resources. Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. You can now purchase the book  Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands.

see this evolution of marketing in construction with the advent of the Construction Marketing Association and more & more construction companies represented in SMPS (an association for marketing professionals in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry). While reviewing a few discussions in my LinkedIn groups, one in the Construction Marketing Association’s discussions caught my eye. The discussion was entitled “The construction industry is behind the curve in terms of keeping up to date with modern marketing techniques.”

Currently, the best our architecture can be is carbon-neutral. The article / interview linked below explores the concept of future generation building materials that have the capacity to repair themselves. I've advocated taking that concept to the next level and utilizing advanced materials to enable buildings to "dissolve" or otherwise self-demolish in an environmentally friendly way. The other possibility, which is likely to be available sooner than either of those sci-fi concepts is the use of modules to build, ala Legos. You are looking to nature to go one step further? James L.

$3M architectural design firm that prepares design structural drawings  and uses subcontractors for drawings on HVAC and other aspects of the construction project. They now use a program which is charging them $4,500 per yr for maintenance and giving them minimal update enhancements, they also will have to upgrade their hardware and spend $20K to meet future requirements to run  an updated version of this program (Deltek). Construction Project Management Professional Services

Architectural, engineering and/or construction (A/E/C) firm marketing is very different than other types of marketing. Are you involved in marketing architecture, engineering or construction services? First, A/E/C marketers target owners or managers of public or private construction projects. The focus of marketing is lead generation and winning projects. Relationships and reputation are critical in A/E/C marketing as the financial risk of construction projects is great. E/C marketing includes all aspects of marketing, with different emphasis than other industries.

According to an article in Businessweek, the Architecture Billings Index held at 52 in December, indicating a modest expansion in the market. news notes architectural business constructionYear-end economic indicators demonstrate that private commercial construction may be increasing in 2012, primarily as demand grows for new projects built in the United States. The American Institute of Architects said that the commercial and industrial component [.] Related posts: A helpful compilation of Construction Search Sites (Tue Tip). NCSU’s Huge New Home (News Note).

I like to check out new architecture while vacationing. We enjoyed our little architecture tour. With some research I found that architect Frank Gehry had designed the New World Symphony building and parking garage in South Beach. Apparently he babysat the current New World Symphony director and couldn’t resist the call to work with a friend. As I looked for the building, I assumed it would be more modest than many of Gehry’s works due to funding constraints. Certainly the building exterior indicated a Gehry design, but also a restraint. Oh well, I yam what I yam.

The study, published by the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Colorado Boulder, used empirical data to support their finding that a number of LEED credit carry substantial risks. Just how much safer is this flat roof v. your new living roof? new study tells you. new study says that some LEED credits might carry an additional risk of worker injury of up to 41%. The results might be a little frightening. The study looks at each credit in the LEED system, comparing it to traditional construction. traditional (fabric sealed) roofing.

What is Architectural Blacksmithing? Custom designed iron works that serve architectural purposes can be forged by architectural blacksmiths. Pieces that would fit the category of architectural blacksmithing would include iron gates and fences, lighting fixtures, hand-forged hardware, railings, iron furniture, fireplace tools, iron ornament, and grilles. Architectural blacksmiths will work closely with your architect, interior designer, or builder. Custom architectural pieces may incorporate design motifs.

Basically they’re building the downtowns that the suburbs never had,” along with reworking abandoned urban malls for nonshopping uses, said Ellen Dunham-Jones, a professor at the College of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Mall of America - the epitome of largess of the consumer culture that is the American way. Landscape dotted by massive parking lots and large extensive buidligns that evoke almost Vegas Casino levels of full entertainment to keep you there as long as possible was the mark of success. There is no question that our housing needs are dire. percent.

Yes, the houses are small by American standards (they range from 1,030 to 1,816 square feet), and the architectural style is decidedly rectilinear. But his polished modern architecture combined with an attention to social issues is uniquely of the moment and seems to have hit the sweet spot with the youngest generation of homebuyers. This morning I read about a project that for the first time in a long time had me excited. The SOL Homes Austin development in East Austin that embraces a Net Zero philosophy. very green basic indeed. a construction company. Barry said.

submitted to ENR New York by H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture. Marjorie Brown, VP/NW managing principal, HDR Architecture. I got the following news release from the folks at Engineering News Record about the contest I helped judge. It was a fascinating process. Engineering News-Record (ENR) is pleased to announce the winners of its fourth annual Best of the Best Projects Awards, a national competition that recognizes design and construction excellence based on regional winners of ENR’s seven regional publications’ Best Projects 2011 Awards. submitted to ENR Southeast by Merck.

AUSTIN, TX – When Craig Walter started Austin Custom Foam (ACF) five years ago, his fledgling business primarily focused on cutting foam for architectural shapes, bucking the stone designs seen on many buildings throughout the capital city. Construction News

Of course, you are almost certainly involved in submitting your own proposal estimates for architectural or engineering services on a project. As a design professional, you have likely seen your share of construction estimates.  You You may be in charge of evaluating bid proposals and/or in reviewing projects for value engineering possibilities.  saw a recent blog discussion on construction estimates, and how owners [.]. tips estimating marketing payment issues

Apologies for the late notice, but this one just crossed my desk:  Tomorrow, January 26, 2012, at 2pm EST, Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing University will present a free webinar entitled “Code Changes, Point Programs and the Roofing Industry.” ” Here’s the description from the presenter: Webinar will discuss issues that are important to both roof performance [.]. tips Code design risk avoidance seminar

We do not see much advertising in the A/E/C (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) industry unless a company is hiring a large number of workers. Lately, we’ve been talking about what is Brand Marketing (Branding for short). Usually when I tell someone we do brand marketing, they usually respond in two ways – cool or isn’t that just advertising or marketing? Advertising, marketing and brand marketing are all different and each has its strengths and weaknesses. Since we generally discuss branding, let’s talk about advertising and marketing (well next week for traditional marketing).

Well, I don’t, however, I did read something from the AIA saying that architectural billings will be up nicely this year, which means… Plus, I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. In keeping with the yearly tradition of the Constructonomics blog I’d like to propose a theme song for 2012… So if the theme song for 2011 was, “Stayin’ Alive”, I couldn’t help but try to peg 2012 with something like, “Livin’ On A Prayer”   However, I won’t.  Don’t worry Tom – we won’t! But why? How do I know this? 

building products, equipment, etc) that target the construction industry, or that work for architectural, engineering or construction firms. The program offers separate content for dealer marketing, retail home improvement marketing, and marketing architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) services. The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces the availability of a certification program, the Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP). comprehensive marketing handbook is provided to program registrants, who are required to pass a rigorous examination.

Green Building Council awarded its highest designation – Platinum – to the custom-built home owned and designed by Lori Bork Newcomer, principal of Bork Architectural Design, Inc. For her own home, she wanted to incorporate that contemporary appeal but remain sensitive to the architectural context of her historic, in-town neighborhood. Newcomer’s architectural studio is located at the back of the house, below a traditional sleeping porch connected to the master bedroom. About Bork Architectural Design, Inc. The U.S. Green Building Council - Georgia. Green Build

The architectural focus of this build is a practical, modern and relaxing space in an open-plan layout that offers great value for money. Other modern features include spot lighting which features throughout this self contained home, a sky lit hallway and large floor to ceiling windows, The exterior offers a superb environmental eco design; where the sustainable architecture is achieved without compromising the aesthetics or increased costs. eco friendly design architectureThe unique living sedum roof effortlessly ties in with its surrounding environment.

Architect Feldman Architecture, San Francisco, Calif. Green roof and landscape design Jori Hook Landscape Architecture, San Francisco, Calif. Looking through the Builder Online I found perhaps one of the most striking green roof projects. The careful mimcry and unique design allows for the home to blend into the nature that which surrounds the home. Grass Ceiling Planted roofs help two cottages fit snugly into their unspoiled surroundings. Instead, the ingenious little structures simply nestled right into it. Details Project Mill Valley Cabins, Mill Valley, Calif. Green Roof

The architects of the projects are Aukett Fitzroy Robinson and PLP Architecture. construction jobs construction news Infrastructure t4ts train4tradeskills BBC building construction sector England Imperial College London ISG job opportunities John Anderson London PLP Architecture South Kensington train 4 trade skills news train4tradeskils Wood LaneImperial College London is giving an extra stimulus to the building engineering sector with submitting detailed plans for its redevelopment of the former BBC site on Wood Lane in White City, west London.

The Washington Post has an article showing that of all fields suffering for new degrees - Architecture is the highest. Its been a rollicking week of highs and lows when it comes to the current state of our economy - first with the release of a Pew Study showing that social and economic mobility is near to impossible in the United States and increasing numbers of families falling into poverty with the good news that job creation is up as is manufacturing. The Horatio Alger myth/legend/story is one we all Americans hear from birth. Henry Ford did it. Even Representative Paul D.

Business of Construction Contracts Building Types Construction Construction and Maintenance General contractor Green Building Sustainable ArchitectureOriginally posted 2011-02-07 09:00:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. Image via Wikipedia. As reported recently in ENR Magazine , among other publications, the ConsensusDOCS folks have updated their contract forms.  Why is this news? Why the revision? According to my friend and counsel to ConsensusDOCS, Brian Perlberg, one major rationale is that. the economics of the construction industry today looks nothing like it did [in 2007].

The book is organized in five units including strategic marketing, tactical marketing, specialized channels and segments (distributor and retail channels, marketing architectural, engineering and construction services), practical marketing considerations, and construction marketing resources. Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. Webcast – Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Brown. Registration is now open on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website, link below. Brown.

I read a lot of Architecture Blogs, Magazines and articles by Architects. follow the boys at Build.blog because in addition to Architecture they are passionate about travel and design and frequently share those passions to their readers. appreciate good design and more importantly the shared collegial exchange by Architects who are excited by building science as a part of their work. appreciate anyone in any field who is passionate about their work, open to collaboration, learning and advancing the field for positive change - whatever field that is. Blogging Sustainability

This particular garden studio is perfect for two main purposes: • All year round Guest House • A relaxing space during the summer; perfect for hosting barbeques and a spot of ‘Al Fresco Dining’ Tailor made to the clients individual needs, the in.it.studios team worked on the architectural and joinery aspects of the build, completing the project with both the clients requirements coupled with our unique design and expertise. Both the joinery and architectural team worked hand in hand, ensuring the design and layout would be of a high standard matching its beautiful surroundings.

Now, it’s SOAs [service-oriented architecture]. Field Service In The Field Uncategorized Diebold field service management service technician service-oriented architecture value-stream managementHow does the ground-level view of the field service industry experienced by technicians differ from that of top managers? Few people are better positioned to answer that question that Diebold ’s John Callen, who started with the ATM and security-service company as a technician in 1986 and worked himself up to director of service operations and planning, managing 3,800 service techs.

Now, it’s SOAs [service-oriented architecture]. Field Service In The Field Uncategorized Diebold field service management service technician service-oriented architecture value-stream managementHow does the ground-level view of the field service industry experienced by technicians differ from that of top managers? Few people are better positioned to answer that question that Diebold ’s John Callen, who started with the ATM and security-service company as a technician in 1986 and worked himself up to director of service operations and planning, managing 3,800 service techs.

Kit Johnson, Architecture 365 is the architect. AUSTIN – MadNic Construction LLC (MadNic) is nearing completion on the Pease Place project on Enfield Road. The project manager and project superintendent is Dave Banks, MadNic.  The owner is Eddie Butler and the Butler Family Interest. Construction News

In addition, a number of Groups are forming that will require leadership including Construction Technology, Social Media, Home Center/Retail, Architectural/Engineering, Chief Marketing Officers and more. The Construction Marketing Association (CMA), a professional organization launched in 2010,  and has appointed six directors and seeks more. Founder and chairman Neil M. Brown has announced that Rick Kean , Jim Scarlata , Kevin Enke , Tim O’Brien , Deborah Hodges and Paul Deffenbaugh have agreed to serve on the board. Mr. Deffenbaugh is Chief Content Officer of Deep Brook Media.

Yesterday, satisfied our trade show booth is in order, I “disappeared” much of the day for last-minute preparation for today’s presentation of my SMPS Foundation white paper results on strategic alliance best practices for the architectural, engineering and construction community.  Colleagues suggested some last-minute solutions to the risk of trying to conduct a presentation using Internet-based resources — systems don’t always work and of course when they don’t work during a live presentation, you can be in trouble.  Well. . .

We’ll have our booth (3027) and on Wednesday afternoon I’ll present the findings from my SMPS Foundation white paper about strategic alliance best practices for the architectural, engineering and construction industr y.  Today, I travel to Toronto for the annual Construct Canada show, which begins tomorrow.  The show combines relationship-building, learning, connecting and marketing in an intensive three-day package. Does it work?  We’ll pull out our results from last year and assess the direct return on investment.  You can register here. Events

But I would argue that most of us in the architectural, engineering and construction business are dealing with situations and challenges that are complex and large enough that a machine or machine-like system won’t replace human interaction.  SMPS Awards Gala. It is easy (and sometimes tempting) to get lost in the crowd, freed from responsibility through the anonymity of the masses.  Other times, of course, we truly want to be alone.  But if you think this sort of stuff is fun for me, then you don’t know me. Endless voice mail trees, auto-respond emails don’t work well. 

appreciated the line by the designer in the video about working in a scale between furniture and architecture. Eric Schneider, a 3rd grade teacher in Manhattan, bought a 450 sf studio apartment for $235,000. To put the area in context, it was basically a 15′ x 30′ room with a tiny kitchen at the end. With the innovative design shown in the video below, that little studio apartment was transformed into having a cook’s kitchen, bedroom and guest room with some privacy, a home office or a reasonably large entertaining room. Sounds like magic, doesn’t it?

Today, I spent several hours rehearsing and preparing for my presentation to Construct Canada about Strategic Alliance Best Practices for Architectural, Engineering and Construction , based on my SMPS Foundation white paper. Presentation preparation isn’t something to short-cut, I learned the hard way last year.  Then, I proposed a presentation based on my Construction Marketing Ideas book , and thought I could simply adapt the material from other presentations earlier in the year.  Big mistake.  Why do this stuff?  If you can’t be in Toronto on Dec. You can register for $20.00

“Essential” brings together all aspects of the construction industry including architecture, engineering, design, products and green building. The Construction Marketing Association is proud to highlight the best in show of the 2011 Construction Marketing STAR Awards. This years awards were extremely competitive with over 100 submissions of quality, creative work from clients and agencies worldwide. An esteemed panel of judges evaluated all entries across 16 categories and 78 sub-categories. McGraw-Hill Construction took home 13 awards in this years show.

Testifying in opposition to this comment were representatives from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), Buildings Owners & Managers Association (BOMA), Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), and 2 building officials. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Mike Colignon.  Mike is a co-founder of the Green Builder Coaliton. The Green Builder® Coalition is working to improve the sustainable attributes of new and existing buildings through education, information and advocacy.

As I prepare for my upcoming Construct Canada presentation on architectural, engineering and construction strategic alliance best practices , I’ve discovered some intriguing and appealing presentation resources that go beyond the traditional PowerPoint slides. “Prezi was initially developed by Hungarian architect Adam Somlai-Fischer as an architectural visualization tool,” Wikipedia reports. Notably, Przezi.com allows the presentation to be structured on a zooming, virtual canvas, in which you can embed video and live data. The technology isn’t perfect.).

The project centres on the creation of a functioning night club that seeks to reflect the architecture of the demised Kings Cross clubs; in particular Bagleys, The Cross and the Key Club. Buckinghamshire Scaffolding Specialists -- Scaffolding Nightclub. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQOTUp4Uh8. bjQOTUp4Uh8. Another installment from Buckinghamshire Scaffolding Specialists the video was to document their trip and the work carried out for artist Graham Hudson in Switzerland. The Scaffold Club consists of; a low level dance floor area, a bar, a staircase leading to an upper floor, and a V.I.P

Yesterday’s survey to determine the three most important “best practices” for architectural, engineering and construction community strategic alliances provided some useful insights — and others I didn’t expect. The survey numbers. So far, we’ve received 17 responses from this blog and an online survey of 1900 readers (a combination of my Construction Marketing Ideas newsletter list and selected friends or others interested in the topic). This isn’t the “fault” of the survey participants — it is a flaw in the survey itself.).

Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. A webcast on search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) best practices for the construction market is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 1 pm CST. Internet marketing is key for most marketing managers in the construction industry. CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown. ABOUT CMA. Questions? Neil M.

Laura Briggs is a Chair of Sustainable Architecture Research at Parsons the New School for Design where she teaches courses on ecological design within the School of Constructed Environments at Parsons, the only integrated school of architecture, interior design, lighting design and product design in the nation. I am sharing with you a guest post written by Laura Briggs on the issue of transparency as it relates to current building materials used in green building. Please read Laura's article below and comments or thoughts are always welcome. The U.S. The U.S. In the U.S.,

Architecture + Plus designed the new skybridge. AUSTIN, TX – Austin-based Southwest Corp. recently completed an interior pedestrian skybridge for the Austin Convention Center. Construction News

I’ll also present my findings from my extensive research into strategic alliance best practices for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) community as the final event in the seminar/presentation program at 2:30 p.m. Me at our Construct Canada booth with the Barrie Hooter Girls. Show organizers made it clear that the ladies were not welcome this year. Too bad. This story will appear in our Canadian print publications, but its business message is relevant to everyone. On Dec. You can register at [link] ). But times change. But could we do better? Lessons learned.

But as I concluded, “in order to push the limits of architecture, engineering and construction, one must know what the limits are.” Brian L. Hill helps others to achieve more from less through business development, digital media and construction consulting. fourth generation construction/real estate professional, he shares his passion for pursuing quality in the built environment at AECforensics.com. Always on the search for quality content, if you are a professional in the A/E/C industry, consider writing for AECforensics.com. Broken Buildings Aren’t Sustainable.

While in Washington last week, I had the opportunity to visit the SMPS Mid-Atlantic Conference and see fellow SMPS Foundation White Paper authors Holly Bolton and Dana Galvin present their observations about how architectural, engineering and construction marketers can apply social media in their businesses and practices.  Dana Galvin and Holly Bolton at the SMPS Mid-Atlantic Conference in Arlington VA. Their paper, co-authored with Adam Kilbourne , has recently received publicity in Engineering News Record. You can listen to it here , or simply click on the image.  minutes long.

Architecture school invests several years conditioning the student to respond preferentially to abstract industrial forms and surfaces. The result of this aesthetic hegemony is the phenomenon of “architectural myopia,” an interpretation of reality that conforms to ingrained beliefs. Welcome to the Collaborative Revolution! That would explain a lot wouldn't it! keed my architect friends. At the same time, this industrial aesthetic is touted as superior to all previous, traditional expressions of built geometry. Read the whole thing James L. Salmon, Esq.

On Friday night, I sat between the editor of Canadian Architect magazine and the Globe and Mail’ s architectural reporter in Washington’s National Building Museum.  The Holcim Awards North America ceremony. I’m trained as a journalist to be a little skeptical about businesses which spend millions on good deeds, then offer to pay the travel costs to an awards program recognizing the winners.  They may — in fact one or both probably did — decline Holcim Canada Inc.’s ’s offer to pay their travel and accommodation costs (I didn’t ask.).

In addition they also manage the Natural Step Network USA, which advises businesses on environmentally sustainable practices; and Ecotone Publishing, which produces books about green architecture and design. As we move along the color palette to find the deepest green certification program a new one has entered the list. The most famous of their upcoming Living Building Challenge projects is The Bullit Foundation Building (which I recently blogged about). The building operates at net zero energy. Net Zero Energy Living Building

Today, the first in a two part series of guest posts on the business of marketing for your engineering/architectural practice.  tips architectural engineering marketingToday’s post is authored by Amy Young.  Amy is the author of numerous articles relating to marketing and finance, as well as articles discussing secure credit cards for families. Your company may have been in business [.].

Nandan, 40, a partner in Thread Collective, a Brooklyn design firm specializing in sustainable architecture. I started this blog just prior to the Economy's "official" downturn. It was intended originally to promote my new venture into Green Remodeling and my then partner and I business, Vida Verde. Since then the economy has tanked, I have a lost a partner and changed my business model and strategy on more than one occasion. The reality is that just a few years ago Green was a LIFESTYLE. Ah how times have changed for us all. Today that approach is more so but so is the reality.

found today wk-shp.com a clothing line dedicated to materials and design most often found in Architecture and Building. Airi Isoda earned a an architecture degree and has worked for a number of prominent firms in Los Angeles. At her site she says she strives to find the connection between architecture and fashion, reflecting on the urban landscapes where the two meet As you peruse the site you see a unique and modern collection of very wearable clothes incorporating concrete, wood, metal latex paint and my favorite, Tvyek (house wrap). A Tyvek Rain Coat.

Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. A webcast on YouTube and Video Best Practices is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1 pm CST. Video is the killer app for construction marketing and search optimization. Learn how Caterpillar deploys YouTube and video for customer engagement from Caterpillar veteran Kevin Espinosa. Brown. ABOUT CMA. Questions?

The firm of CEI Architecture clearly collaborated with the University system to pursue both purpose and function yet permitting design and thoughtfulness often ignored in what are public buildings. From the educational community to the design team to the various government offices involved, we came together to set the sustainability bar for the Centre of Excellence extremely high,” says CEI Architecture’s Tim McLennan. To live green is well a challenge. That is the whole reason the Living Green Challenge came to be. Easier said and yes yes easily done.

Signs is a leading Architectural Sign Company that are members of the U.S. pioneer in using 3form architectural sign materials, Impact! I received an interesting notice about a signage company that is committed to Sustainability in both its internal business but in its external products as well. Impact! Green Building Council, as well as the Society for Environmental Graphic Design. They are committed to ensuring all signage they design and produce is done with regard to its impact on a green and sustainable future. So if you are looking to sign up check Impact Business Signs

Another benefit to working with a GC early on for construction budgeting is that most architectural fees are based off of square footage or the cost of construction. What was once an Ethan Allen store in Wheaton…. As a shopping center landlord or retail developer, you might find yourself with a big empty retail space you need fill – especially if you had Borders or Circuit City as a tenant. We frequently get asked the question, “How many tenants do we need before a general contractor can give us commercial construction budgets for a shopping center construction job?” The answer is none.

Marketing of architectural, engineering or construction (A/E/C) services is highly specialized. The September 22 webcast was our top attendance! Not surprising with our blue chip panelists. The webcast identifed what A/E/C marketing approaches work best. Deborah Hodges, A/E/C veteran, Executive Director of the Construction Writer’s Association and former SMPS President shared strategic marketing analysis techniques, and how to profile customer targets. And Hope Wilson, A/E/C veteran and consultant detailed how to target the government for construction project opportunities.

The greenest LEED project in the area was Perkins + Will building an exciting Architecture business that at one point became the smallest tenant dropping staff levels to under double digits. As in my prior blog entry "A Tale of Two Cities" I discussed how projects in Bellevue a suburb not known for its accessibility has seemingly blossomed into a very green one without much fanfare or notice. wrote about the Elements project that incorporated retail, work and live spaces into an urban park environment. So now let's look at its rival - the South Lake Union area of Seattle.

But Klabunde’s early success raises other questions:  What if WHGA and its affiliated companies, including Mid-Atlantic Utility Locating, LLC (the original business which started using AdWords) and Gordon Landscape Architecture increased their AdWords spend, tested different ad wording and landing pages, and explored other options to increase click through and lead generation? A few days after returning from an enlightening visit to Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, I had a fascinating conversation with Tim Klabunde , marketing director at William H. to $2.00

No, I am haven’t received any news which might be considered dramatic or scandalous — but the knowledge helps me to more effectively fulfill this blog’s objectives — and my overall business goals — to provide insights, resources and understanding of effective marketing for the architecture, engineering and construction community. Google's Mountain View, CA campus. Yesterday, I and approximately 260 other “Top Contributors&# on Google’s help forums received some insights and observations about the search-engine giant. 

While modern prefab succeeded architecturally, it mostly failed in the factory. And in a nod to more traditional architectural values, Blu’s latest model is a departure from the contemporary California esthetic of its other homes. BluHomes is making a big splash on pushing forward the pre fab home concept. was once deeply in love with them and then over time thought that the costs simply cannot be sustainable in building affordable green homes. BluHomes seems to be on a course to change that. Prefabricated or modular homes are nothing new – think doublewides. Arieff is doubtful.

Similarly, the lien of a firm which supplied architectural and engineering services to real property under a contract with the original owner-developer is enforceable against the subsequent transferees of the property on an estoppel theory. Short answer:  Yes, there is a limited exception recognized by California Courts…but you should be very careful when relying upon it. Unfortunately, life happens, and sometimes your stuck unpaid on a construction project when you failed to send your preliminary notice. Nevertheless, an exception has been recognized in  Truestone, Inc. 2d 1984).

DALLAS – Some fifty years ago a determined young man named Pedro Aguirre launched his architectural firm. This venture was actually created in his mind as a young boy. From the rooftops of Texas, working with his father installing roofs and painting houses, he always knew he wanted to be an architect. Construction News

webcast on Architectural, Engineering and Construction or  A/E/C Marketing Best Practices is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. Learn how architectural, engineering or construction firms market their services. Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. Webcast – Tuesday September 15, 2011. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 1 pm CST. To take the survey, Click Here!

tips architectural constructionHere is a bribe.  But an honest one, that will benefit us both.  You tell me (via email, comment, tweet, or phone call) a topic, subject, case, or other area that you’d like to see specifically addressed here on Construction Law in North Carolina.  Everyone who submits an idea will be entered into a drawing.  For For those [.].

After all, the association is perhaps misnamed:  Should it be the Society for Marketing Architectural, Engineering and Construction Marketing Services — as that is its focus. However, the other side of the equation is that we retain an absolute commitment to generate real value for our advertising clients and knowledge of “best practices&# for architectural, engineering and construction marketing is essential to achieve these standards.  This day, and the two following, will be some of the most intense of the year for knowledge-gathering related to this blog. 

It’s the advantage that social media marketers have been shouting about but that your construction, engineering or architectural firm is still trying to figure out. Construction companies and the AEC industry struggle to leverage social media. They don’t understand the value that LinkedIn brings as they just see more emails notices they don’t want from overzealous salesmen. The business value is hidden in learning the obvious but overlooked features and functions. Let’s look closely at LinkedIn Today. Why is this important you ask? You may find your next client!

It’s the advantage that social media marketers have been shouting about but that your construction, engineering or architectural firm is still trying to figure out. Construction companies and the AEC industry struggle to leverage social media. They don’t understand the value that LinkedIn brings as they just see more emails notices they don’t want from overzealous salesmen. The business value is hidden in learning the obvious but overlooked features and functions. Let’s look closely at LinkedIn Today. Why is this important you ask? You may find your next client!

Mark your calendar now and make plans to attend AIA Triangle‘s 2nd annual Tour of Residential Architecture on October 1st, 2011.  The tips AIA architectural constructionThe Tour is will showcase 6 homes designed by 6 local architects.  The selected homes reflect a wide variety of housing options - including urban infill, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, new construction, renovations, and additions.  Sorry: This broken down house will [.].

Milne broken windows LEED Sustainability Sustainable ArchitectureOriginally posted 2009-10-05 09:00:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Much discussion has centered around the de-certification aspect of the energy reporting requirements of the new LEED guidelines.  However, as I have been reading and commenting on the proposed energy reporting requirements found in the latest LEED certification guidelines, and looking at the issue through the eyes of Eeyore (my favorite A. Milne character), I realize that my biggest issue with the reporting requirement is a broken window problem.

Designed by yh2 Architecture , the roof gives both striking lines and a practical shade. This beautifully apportioned house located in Quebec , Canada looks perfect on a hill. The interiors are uncluttered and simple. love the TV that folds up out of the coffee table shown below. The bathroom also has an inviting feel to it. The sleeping arrangements shown below remind me of when I worked as a rock and roll roadie and slept in the sleeper of the tractor trailer. But if your bunkmate’s feet stank, this was not so good. What do you think of the sleeping concept?

The CIOB have described the Olympics as one of “the UK’s most important and iconic regeneration developments of the 21st Century”, with CIOB Chief Executive Chris Blythe saying: “The closest praise so far have been back-handed compliments that ‘at least it’s not another Wembley’, with only the architecture drawing any sort of recognition. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have called for more recognition and praise to recognise what a good job the UK construction industry has done on the facilities for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Related articles.

We think it will be a stunning piece of British architecture, so to call it a “Cheesegrater” is very disappointing.”. Work on the “Cheesegrater” building is finally set to begin next month after developers British Land announced the appointment of Laing O’Rourke as the main contractor. Construction Enquirer reports that Laing O’Rourke have been chosen as the main contractor for the Cheesegrater – or the Leadenhall Building, as it is officially known, which is a 47-storey, 736ft monster tower in the City of London. What do you think about the Cheesegrater project in London?

This problem has prevented a number of interesting and architecturally pleasing existing building retrofits from getting off the ground. Seattle looks to measure performance with new code. The City of Seattle has one of the most stringent energy codes in the nation. Based upon the Washington State Energy Code (which has been embroiled in litigation over its high standards), the code demands a lot from commercial developers. But, does it prevent developers from saving Seattle’s classic and old buildings? Perhaps. This means that buildings are examined before they begin operating.

This weekend, with somewhat intense work pressure easing slightly (though we have still much to do to publish the August issues of our publications, delayed a week because of volume), I’ll take some time to catch up on emails and set out the work schedule for The Frugal Construction Marketer:  How to build and promote your architectural, enginee ri ng and construction business for less than $5,000 a year. That book took almost 18 months from conception to conclusion. Successful) experience helps.  Okay, enough of my self-back-slapping and ego dumping.  How can this story help you? 

We’re just trying to spread the word, so people can make good choices,” said Rebecca Harris, a program officer at the trust, who pointed out that installing new windows in old homes, whose original windows often have unusual shapes, can distort the overall architectural design. This morning in the NY Times Home section was an article touting the benefits of restoring old windows. can say that my recent trip to the ReStore found them rejecting window donations as they are full to the gill with window after window filling their aisles. For me, it’s aesthetics,” Ms. When Ms. At Ms. For Ms.

Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. A webcast on  retail home center marketing and merchandising best practices for construction products is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for  Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 12 pm CST. Click Here To Register! Learn how to market to The Home Depot, Lowe’s, hardware co-ops and related channels. Other panelists to be announced. Brown.

Based in Northeast Ohio, it through all stages of building removal from property acquisition to deconstruction to recycling and architectural salvage. and is responsible for managing the architectural salvage and the upcycled material reuse and resale side of the business. Originally posted 2010-11-19 10:58:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter For this week’s guest post Friday, Musings welcomes Mark Rabkin of D econstruction M anagement, Inc., the first, dedicated, for-profit deconstruction management firm in the country.  Mark resides in Cleveland Heights, OH. license.

The average person doesn’t succeed very often at carpentry, architecture, pipe-fitting or structural design. Image from diyfail.com. We all know of the sad failures when unqualified individuals try to do our work.  We also know the disasters that await when a homeowner sets out to be the general contractor for a renovation project. Trouble is, the same challenges apply when we wish to enter the marketing disciplines.  This is hardly frugal. In truth, you will need how to do it yourself, wisely.  Advertising and marketing Business management Publicity and media relations

As such, the client has sought to protect the vision of the Island as a world class development that is characterized by high quality architectural design. This is being achieved through the Architectural Design Controls that are both island-wide and plot-specific, intended to create a set of flexible performance-based criteria that permit scope for design imagination without sacrificing quality. Welcome to the Collaborative Revolution! As regular readers know Hector Camps and I will be presenting to the Middle East chapter of the International buildingSMARTalliance next Monday.

You’ll receive the most accurate subcontractor pricing and the fewest amount of construction change orders with highly detailed architectural drawings. If the right team and plan are in place, there are a number of outdated malls that could turn into successful shopping center retrofits. It’s a mixed bag of commercial construction news for shopping center developement. On one hand, retail sales continue to show improvement from last year, yet the suburban shopping mall – or at least the traditional enclosed shopping mall – seems to be on the way out. Qualify your team. Spend. Spend.

This fall, I’ll be writing my second book:  The Frugal Construction Marketer:  How to build and promote your architectural, engineering and construction business for less than $5,000 a year. The book will show that you don’t need to spend huge amounts of money to be successful with your marketing if you are creative, understand the basics of relationship and brand-building and (most importantly) are willing to do some key things yourself (or sub the work out inexpensively — I’ll explain how.). I’ve posted a pre-order/inquiry form to gauge interest. 

The last few weeks the New York Times is "reviewing" current Architecture in the Chinese provinces. As China has become the world’s great incubator of architectural ideas: the place where architects are free to explore some of their most outlandish fantasies. So what is significant about this immense growth of Architecture in China and what does it mean for China? But to Architecture lovers all of this is not important for again if you build it they will come. modern architecture China architectureFirst was the Vanke Center.

statement issued by the AIA predicted that the Green Code could be the biggest development to hit the architectural profession in the last 50 years. I just read this in ED+C online magazine and it gives me great hope that a move toward an ICC of Building Codes for Green Build is fast approaching. As a partial critic of LEED simply because of their increasing dominance and therefore monopoly on Certification process I would prefer a wider program that offers in turn wider influence and participation. New "Green Codes" Gain Momentum By Jeffrey R. and Ft. What is the IGCC?

For some unknown reason, about 25% of the plumbing fixtures and associated piping were only shown on the architectural drawings.  It’s always important to check all the drawings when estimating a project, not just the plans that pertain to your scope of work.  Besides the obvious items such as type of walls and the heights of each floor, there can also be items that belong in your scope of work. One recent example I have had is on a mechanical project where the plans were a little over 50% complete.  This included some not so obvious fixtures such as sinks in quite a few locations. 

The spacious architecture, open work areas as well as three “sky gardens&# facilitate the cooperation of the teams Form and orientation of the building have also been ideally adapted to suit the local climatic conditions. In Calgary, Canada, a 236 m high office tower is currently being constructed. “The Bow&# is shaped like a crescent whilst the most striking feature of the building is the diagonal arrangement of the steel support structure. Installation of platforms at distances of 2.50 m over the entire height of the building was requested. Installation is simple and fast.