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Anthony Harris AIA, LEED AP, CDT, a senior architect at Quinn Evans, shares his insights on the transformative renovation of the Capital One Arena in a recent article by the Washington Business Journal. The piece highlights how local architects would reimagine the arena and its adjacent areas. In the article, Anthony emphasizes the area's significance as a focal point for civic and social infrastructure while also highlighting the opportunity for sustainability initiatives. "Sports teams, at their best, can be points of pride and connection, acting as civic institutions as that contribute to a city's identity. This can be especially vital to a city as diverse and transient as the District...[A] modernized Capital One Arena provides an opportunity for the building and the site to embrace its role as a civic asset – contributing not just to the commercial revitalization of the area but also to the civic and social infrastructure of a neighborhood. Capital One Arena could fundamentally reimagine the role of the sports arena by becoming a locus of social life and activity beyond game days or special events, providing a function for residents as well as fans and concert-goers." Learn more about our mission to discover design solutions that enrich lives and make a long-lasting, positive impact 🔗 www.quinnevans.com/mission Subscribed to the WBJ? Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3TTh2Rr #QuinnEvans #Architecture #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #CivicInfrastructure #SportsArena #WashingtonDC #WashingtonBusinessJournal

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How often are YOU considering the environment AND the longevity of a building in your designs? 🤔 Lesley Braxton, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP spoke on the importance of environmental recognition through education when it comes to sustainable building design at the Atlanta Design Innovation Social on February 8, 2024. "I, through several different interactions, started working with developers and got really frustrated with that sort of dialogue. And is it a building that you hold as a building that you flip? And that really informs what goes into the project? So I'm like, What can I do about it in terms of educating developers on what they need to do so I started teaching." - Braxton during the Atlanta Design Innovation Social panel. cove.tool's sustainability consulting services not only educate you and your clients on best practices, but emboldens architects and AEC professionals to build the most efficient, sustainable infrastructures. Hear the full panelist discussion here: https://hubs.ly/Q02tQW-Z0 #Sustainability #Architecture #AEC #GreenBuilding #EarthDay #SustainableDesign #BuiltEnvironment #InnovationForEarth #AI #Innovation #covetool #sustainabilityconsulting #environmentalconsulting #environmentalconsultant #greenbuildingdesign #sustainablebuldingdesign #netzero #manufacturers #embodiedcarbon #carbon #carbonemissions #AEC #buildingdesign #sustainablebuildingdesign #sustainabilityconsultants #climatechange #architects #LEED #daylightanalysis #carbonreporting #engineers

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Hear from Leader in Integration Abe Sipes from DPR Construction speak about the importance of Design-Build in the industry! #dbiawpr24

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Thank you, Doug Wilkinson, PMP, SFC, for bringing along Better Building on your recent trip! This book, by LeanProject principal, Klaus Lemke, offers practical ways to improve teamwork and efficiency in the construction and design industry. It’s your guide to help change attitudes and behaviors for better results on projects and in your organization. You can check it out for yourself with the 📌 link in comments!

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Having a single #DesignBuild contractor handle all the facets of design and construction can streamline the process of your commercial building project. Integrating these roles under one umbrella enhances coordination between the vision and physical execution, resulting in tighter adherence to budgets and timelines. Design-Build is a winning solution for most any project! #GeneralContractor #ConstructionManagement

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Estimators become involved in a #construction project in the early stages while preparing the bid and identifying and projecting costs for each phase. Learn more about this career path and more jobs in road construction https://lnkd.in/ewYy39Wm

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"Value engineering, although challenging in fast-paced projects, is achievable through diligent planning." Dive further into this insight along with other project management best practices from JNE Consulting's own Scott Dumville in this article for Construction Business Review. https://lnkd.in/eeBRTRDx #EngineeringSuccess

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For the 7th consecutive year, AE Works has been named to Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic’s 2024 Top Design Firms. The ENR list ranks the largest U.S.-based designs firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue. ENR reports that, “Regional design firms continue to perform well across sectors. The 112 firms included in the ranking continue to report increased revenue. Total 2023 revenue performed in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia rose 7% to $7.15 billion, compared with the $6.68 billion reported by the 124 firms on last year’s ranking.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVfeiKmd #engineering #architecture #ranking #design #midatlantic #2024 #growth

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For the 7th consecutive year, AE Works has been named to Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic’s 2024 Top Design Firms. The ENR list ranks the largest U.S.-based designs firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue. ENR reports that, “Regional design firms continue to perform well across sectors. The 112 firms included in the ranking continue to report increased revenue. Total 2023 revenue performed in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia rose 7% to $7.15 billion, compared with the $6.68 billion reported by the 124 firms on last year’s ranking.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVfeiKmd #engineering #architecture #ranking #design #midatlantic #2024 #growth

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Have you experienced delays with prefab, modular, or pre-engineered projects that required changes during mid-construction? You're not alone! Many architects, designers and project managers unfamiliar with these construction methods can find themselves creating or working with plans that don't fully consider manufacturing limitations and site specific requirements. Creating a lengthy back and forth of reviews and redlines. Unlike traditional construction, there isn’t a simple change order on a manufactured product. Avoid delays and use a Manufacturing-Led-Design-Process®. This innovative process flips the script. The manufacturer works with the design team from the beginning, ensuring features like egress and placement of mechanical and structural systems are designed optimally for the requirements of the site and the manufactured project. Does the Manufacturing-Led-Design-Process® process sound familiar? Maybe because you’ve heard us share the methodology before, after all, we created it! Here's more information about our process: https://lnkd.in/eUZFygR4

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Spotlight On: Kali Bonnell, Business Unit Leader – Atlanta, DPR Construction 3 min read May 2024 — In an interview with #Focus:, Kali Bonnell, business unit leader in #Atlanta for DPR Construction, discussed the achievements under her leadership, the evolving demands in core markets, the company’s focus on continuous improvement and #innovation, and the challenges and opportunities in the current #economic climate. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eMSsM6am

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How do you make a successful progressive design-build project? It starts with a unified team, says PCL Construction's Aaron Tomita in this week's WCDA blog. Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eiBc85BJ #collaborativedelivery #progressivedesignbuild #betterprojectstogether

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Making a difference one partnership at a time.

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Fantastic article and a delightful read! The use of QR codes brilliantly illustrates the benefits of digitizing service workflows. https://lnkd.in/eR3wzUNz

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Design-builds are becoming a more common method for project delivery. Senior Project Manager Colby Stodden shares his tips on how contractors can maximize the benefits of this method in a recent blog: #HaseldenConstruction #construction #constructionindustry #insights #designbuild

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Are you neurodivergent and employed in the construction industry? Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation, Inc. (MCCEI) has an upcoming webinar focused on neurodiversity in the built environment. If you’d like to be a featured guest or just attend, reach out to me!

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As Heather A. Packard, Professional & Workforce Development Director at the Modular Building Institute, highlights, “From niche to mainstream: modular construction is leading the building revolution.” The #modularconstruction industry is rapidly evolving, and industry professionals have valuable insights to share. Key insights from the latest Modular Advantage include: 🔑 Industry Evolution: How #modularconstruction has transitioned from a niche market to a leading building technique. 🗣️ Professional Insights: Experienced professionals share lessons learned and strategies for success in the industry. 🚀 Future Trends: Exploring the growth and development of modular construction as a mainstream solution. Check out the full analysis by reading the article in our latest issue of Modular Advantage: https://lnkd.in/eEerrfwZ #ModularConstruction #CareerDevelopment #IndustryInsights #BuildingRevolution #ModularAdvantage

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