Margie Luster, AIA Allied Member

Reminder to building owners in Colorado: the State extended the deadline for performance standards benchmarking to August 1. To help you navigate these changes and what they may mean for your building, we updated our guide to the new performance standards: https://bit.ly/3Up8ymt

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This THURSDAY, June 20 join us online as 2023 AIA Arizona President Damon Leverett, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, presents a live webinar on artificial intelligence (AI). Leverett will focus on ethics and risk management issues with AI. Architecture professionals will learn the basic ethical considerations surrounding AI and how it may impact architectural practice. How can firms evaluate AI on current and future management practices, considering a spectrum of firm activities and processes? The discussion will cover recent legal cases regarding intellectual property and copyright law and examine the landscape of regulation in the U.S. and other countries. Time will be allotted for participant questions in this 90-minute session, which has been submitted for 1.5 HSW LU from AIA. Register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gnB3dxxB

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This THURSDAY, June 20 join us online as 2023 AIA Arizona President Damon Leverett, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, presents a live webinar on artificial intelligence (AI). Leverett will focus on ethics and risk management issues with AI. Architecture professionals will learn the basic ethical considerations surrounding AI and how it may impact architectural practice. How can firms evaluate AI on current and future management practices, considering a spectrum of firm activities and processes? The discussion will cover recent legal cases regarding intellectual property and copyright law and examine the landscape of regulation in the U.S. and other countries. Time will be allotted for participant questions in this 90-minute session, which has been submitted for 1.5 HSW LU from AIA. Register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gnB3dxxB

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How AI is Transforming Engineering and Construction Submittals The way we handle engineering and construction (E&C) submittals is on the verge of a major transformation, and AI is leading the charge! ️ Our latest blog post dives deep into how AI can streamline submittals, boost efficiency, and improve collaboration across the entire project lifecycle. Here's what you'll learn: The pain points of traditional paper-based submittals How AI automates data entry and streamlines review processes The benefits of AI-powered version control and improved communication Are you ready to be a part of the future of E&C submittals? We're looking for beta testers for our innovative AI-powered submittal management system! Be among the first to experience this groundbreaking technology and help shape the future of the industry. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gUDMG27A #engineering #construction #AI #automation #collaboration #submittals #innovation #NovaEdge

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Innovation Districts are designed to foster energy, connection, and collaboration that’s fundamental to research and discovery. Sadie Cline and Ryan Velasco, AIA discuss the key considerations to ensuring Innovation District success in Colorado and beyond. https://bit.ly/4chbXtM

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More than 200 attendees viewed last year’s AIA Arizona live webinar by 2023 AIA Arizona President Damon Leverett, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, on artificial intelligence (AI). Leverett will present a June 20 follow-up webinar on AI, focusing on ethics and risk management issues with AI. Architecture professionals will learn the basic ethical considerations surrounding AI and how it may impact architectural practice. How can firms evaluate AI on current and future management practices, considering a spectrum of firm activities and processes? The discussion will cover recent legal cases regarding intellectual property and copyright law and examine the landscape of regulation in the U.S. and other countries. Time will be allotted for participant questions in this 90-minute session, which has been submitted for 1.5 HSW LU from AIA. Register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gnB3dxxB

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More than 200 attendees viewed last year’s AIA Arizona live webinar by 2023 AIA Arizona President Damon Leverett, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, on artificial intelligence (AI). Leverett will present a June 20 follow-up webinar on AI, focusing on ethics and risk management issues with AI. Architecture professionals will learn the basic ethical considerations surrounding AI and how it may impact architectural practice. How can firms evaluate AI on current and future management practices, considering a spectrum of firm activities and processes? The discussion will cover recent legal cases regarding intellectual property and copyright law and examine the landscape of regulation in the U.S. and other countries. Time will be allotted for participant questions in this 90-minute session, which has been submitted for 1.5 HSW LU from AIA. Register at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gnB3dxxB

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#Architects this is a webinar you won't want to miss from AIA Arizona and Damon Leverett, AIA, NCARB, NOMA! Great opportunity to learn about the ethical and risk management issues associated with AI. Registration link is in the content below. #aia #riskmanagement #artificialintelligence #ai

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🚧 Reminder: AEC 101 - Construction Tomorrow! 🚧 Join us on July 30th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for an insightful session featuring Kristi Spomer of Nabholz and Chris D. Rickman of Fremont-Wright. 🔍 Topics Include: Teaming options & proposal breakdown Interview prep & presentation techniques Project lifecycle & client experience Don’t miss this chance to boost your construction knowledge and hear from industry leaders! See you there! 🌟 #SMPSOK

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Healthcare Construction Trends in California and Nevada At NABCO, we're witnessing dynamic growth in the healthcare construction landscape, especially in California and Nevada. With significant projects in Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, and Reno, our team is experiencing a boom in healthcare facility development. Healthcare Design Magazine lists these notable trends:  - Financial pressures and the need for advanced, flexible care environments are driving substantial growth in healthcare renovations and new construction.  - Renovations are outpacing new constructions, comprising 56% of completed projects, reflecting the ongoing demand for modernizing existing healthcare infrastructure. Healthcare Facilities Management Magazine (American Hospital Association notes that: - More organizations are building ambulatory facilities — an increase from 7% in their 2023 survey to 12% in 2024 for “currently under construction.”  - Better connected hospital equipment and systems were also identified as priorities in the survey. Our team at NABCO is proud to contribute to this growth in Healthcare by providing specialized Air and Water balance, and life safety system testing services for diverse projects. Through closely partnering with our Mechanical Contractor partners, we participate in the early phases of HVAC design to achieve optimal outcomes, including: - TAB Optimization: We inform system design to ensure the proper devices for effective and efficient TAB. - Proactive Schedule Management: We have a big hand in project development, creating informed and aligned project schedules. - Quality Delivery: We perform ongoing project site inspections to elevate quality. - Timely Handoff: We meet with the AHJ and MEOR to ensure timely turnover of the final TAB report, which is particularly important for critical healthcare facilities. We've supported significant healthcare groups in the Southwest, including UCSF Department of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health , ensuring optimal performance and safety in their facilities.   As the California and Nevada regions continue to thrive, NABCO remains committed to leveraging our expertise to support the evolving needs of healthcare facilities. By focusing on air and water balance, we help create environments that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.   We look forward to continuing to innovate with our construction partners to build a healthier future together.   nabco.biz #AirBalance #WaterBalance #HealthcareConstruction #California #Nevada #SpecialtyContractors #HealthcareInnovation #NABCO #SustainableConstruction #PatientCare #NABCOStrong

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🎉⚡💵 So excited for the USDN members who won $3.5mil for the DOE's Resilient & Efficient Codes Implementation grant with wonderful partners New Buildings Institute! Shout out to Leslie Ethen of Tucson, AZ for her leadership in pulling this together. 🏢 The Resilient Southwest Building Code Collaborative is a partnership between local governments, states, nonprofit and academic institutions, and community organizations. Through an inclusive engagement process, they’ll adapt the latest International Energy Conservation Code for use in the Southwest and support adoption of these updated codes in local jurisdictions (and beyond!). These technical solutions will prioritize the needs of communities on the frontlines of climate change. That means people will have a say in how their buildings can be more resilient, and how the building industry can foster more high-quality, good-paying job opportunities. The Collaborative is committed to long-term trust building by creating feedback loops with historically disinvested communities that encourage genuine engagement. In turn, these more efficient and resilient building codes will reduce energy burden and environmental exposure for all residents, including those prioritized by the #Justice40 initiative. We’re pumped to collaborate with you and support this work. From Leslie: “Putting together a federal grant application with 36 partners was challenging, but we leveraged existing relationships between USDN members to build a coalition, connected through USDN with potential technical partners, and benefited greatly from the grant writing assistance USDN provided. This project demonstrates the incredible reach and value of collective action among communities that USDN exists to facilitate.” USDN members: here’s how Leslie stacked USDN support to go after this huge chunk of funding! 💡Leslie applied for an Emergent Learning Fund grant to support the initial organizing around the opportunity in AZ and NM. The initial city and county partners convened in person prior to the grant opportunity opening. This emerging coalition was able to develop a detailed project concept that formed the core of this successful grant application. 🧑‍💻 Then, she utilized our Federal Funding Technical Assistance to support the proposal development. Having a knowledgeable third-party grant reviewer evaluate both the concept paper and full application with respect to how well we met the evaluation criteria helped is fine-tune the proposal into a well-received grant application. ⭐ And, she had the support of our awesome colleague Brianne Fisher all along the way! To learn more about the Collaborative, listen to this recent podcast with Leslie from U.S. Green Building Council: https://lnkd.in/ebUCSFzx #InflationReductionAct

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Running a #business in construction can be difficult. Make it a little bit easier by avoiding these #bottlenecks! In an interview with Eric Helitzer, LEED AP at SubBase, IronPros got the details on how to avoid some of the biggest #construction bottlenecks. #tips #readmore #contractorlife #constructioncontractor

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🐝 Cross-Pollination: A Collaborative Effort by COAA-CA and LCI NorCal! 🚧 Why are two volunteer organizations coming together? Because great ideas thrive on collaboration! COAA-CA and LCI NorCal are joining forces to revolutionize design and construction, integrating lean principles and innovative solutions to create vibrant, sustainable communities. A cross-pollination of ideas pushes the boundaries of what's possible in the built environment. 🌟 The COAA California Chapter (Construction Owners Association of America) is part of a national organization of public and private owners who manage facilities development and capital improvement projects. COAA supports Owners' success in the design and construction of buildings and facilities through education, information, and collaboration. The Lean Construction Institute | Northern CA Community of Practice community serves Lean practitioners from the Bay Area to the Central Valley via monthly events of learning and networking. For COAA-CA (San Diego), check out how UC San Diego is pioneering new standards in sustainable, integrated campus design. When: 📅 Thursday, July 25, 2024 🕒 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT) Why You Shouldn't Miss This: Ridge Walk North isn't just about housing; it's about creating a vibrant, supportive community for students. From cutting-edge academic spaces to dynamic social areas. 🔑 Highlights: - Witness firsthand the innovative living and learning spaces. - Learn how these designs enhance both academic and social experiences. - Get an exclusive peek into the future of campus life. Space is limited for this in-person event, so secure your spot today! 🔗 Register Now Using Link in Comments Below #ConstructionInnovation #LeanConstruction #ProfessionalDevelopment #respectforpeople

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School districts face diverse challenges when it comes to facility improvements. While some may opt for comprehensive renovations or new construction, others may choose to take on capital improvement projects due to budget limitations. Roof replacements/rehabilitations frequently fall under the latter category.   Roofs play a silent yet pivotal role in the functionality of any building, but in the context of schools, where a smooth operation is essential to ensuring students are learning in an optimal environment, even the smallest roof issue can trigger a cascade of problems affecting systems essential to operations. Follow the link below to learn more about roof replacements / rehabilitations and CSG's role in providing these services. https://lnkd.in/dC9wk_du #RaiseTheRoof #RoofReplacements #SchoolProjects #CSG #ConstructionSolutionsGroup #Connecticut #SmallBusiness #LocallyOwnedAndOperated #OwnersProjectManagers #OwnersRepresentatives #OPM #ProjectManagement

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🌟 Join PMI - San Diego Chapter Tomorrow for the Lunch and Learn Event!🌟 🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2024 🕠 Time: 12 PM - 1 PM 📍 Location: Live Online 🎤 Speaker: David Barrett, Founder of ProjectBites 🎟️ Registration: Www.pmi-sd.org The project management field out there is pretty crowded out there. Its no longer enough to be just really good at what you do. You have to be more. It’s no longer build it on time, on scope and budget. You have to add value over and above the normal requirements of project managers. So how do we add value? How do we stand out in the crowd? How do we get recognized in this very crowded field? This session will get us thinking about what we can do to innovate our careers and get to the next level. Attendees will also collect 1 PDU. #PMI #Virtual #ProjectBites #Projectmanagement #Event #Careers #Value

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A foundational tenet of AEC marketing is no longer true: “If you post it, they will notice.” In this session led by SMPS veterans Dan Purschwitz, CPSM, and Crista Reed, CPSM, they will show you how to teach your technical staff practical steps, harness their unique circles of influence, and meet your sales and recruiting objectives through LinkedIn. This presentation will provide strategies for AEC marketers to:  • Build buy-in among technical staff to get them engaged on LinkedIn  • Train their technical staff with practical, achievable steps  • Equip their technical staff to generate content of their own  • Harness the power of employees' individual networks to meet sales and recruiting objectives Register now: https://lnkd.in/g7T449fq

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For whom interested in perservation planning

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