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"I love the challenges that every day brings and the reward of seeing the accomplishments at the end of the project." From Belarus to MATC, Architectural Technology graduate Mariya Sorensen is building a successful career in construction. Read our latest feature 🔽 https://lnkd.in/g_E_zRBe

What a great opportunity to learn more about incorporating actions of reconciliation into your work in the lead up to #NDTR - thank you RJC Engineers for offering this valuable webinar to the public. We look forward to attending! #indigenouspeoples #webinar #truthandreconciliation

In the middle of (Northern hemisphere) winter, it is great to read an article from last summer written by one of our Machinations architects Harry Ashton! https://lnkd.in/dS67_UAY #gamedesign #gamedev #gamedevelopment

As we approach Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, please consider attending this free webinar on September 29. During this 2 hour webinar we will explore and learn how #architecture, #engineering, #construction, and related industries can honour the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92 through better understanding of #Indigenous history, culture, and empathetic design. This session will help industry professionals gain a deeper understanding of how to braid meaningful actions of reconciliation into their projects, and how they can be better allies to support the self-determination of Indigenous Nations. #reconciliation #indigenousknowledge #resiliency

Here is my latest blog article on Building Envelopes and "Keeping the Water Out"

This is a great short read by our friend and SPAB scholar, Lewis Hobbs. We are regularly discussing #Thatching in our SPAB Technical and Research Committee meetings. These discussions brought focus to me on just how fragile the ongoing legacy of traditional crafts can be. It is not just the training and 'generational hand over' of these skills that is the challenge. It is a complex mix of economics, sustainability, materials, bureaucracy, and worst of all, ambivalence. With thatching in particular, there are theorietocally no practical barriers to achieving the growing and production of the sustainable supplies. Land could be attributed to reeds sustainably, long straw varieties could possibly be incorporated as part of wheat harvesting, and there is plenty of scope for managed coppicing of hazel for spurs. The real problems lie with misconceptions and economics. Installed and managed well, a thatched roof offers the ultimate sustainability, durability, and very good thermal properties (cool in the summer, warm in the winter). With reasonable costs for UK produced supplies and maintenance (not cheap, but sustainable), there would be jobs produced and a natural succession of this traditional craft. Many people are trying very hard to achieve this goal, but help is required and barriers and misconceptions need to be broken down. Have a read and contact The SPAB if you think you could help with financial or other support. Sally Stradling Joe Orsi Historic England English Heritage

Watch how 16 months of construction radically transformed 3700 Walnut and Stiteler Hall. The recent expansion and renovation project is the largest in Penn GSE history!

The Post below shows the big difference of the before and after for the Coastal Plain Highway. The happiest people about this road upgrade are the villagers of Gales Point Manatee and Mullins River.

Conflicting requirements! Today’s buildings demand large open space, interconnectivity between floors, energy efficiency and an A class finish. Introduce fire safety to the mix and you often have conflicting requirements! Learn more from Ari Golonek this coming Friday at 4:00pm  Today’s buildings demand large open space, interconnectivity between floors, energy efficiency and an A class finish. Introduce fire safety to the mix and you often have conflicting requirements! Learn more from Ari Golonek this coming Friday at 4:00pm #InHouseGroup3 #CPDprovider

Join FORVIS for the CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference! Learn more about this insightful event here.