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Body Lawson Associates: Firm Profile
September 16, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Body Lawson Associates, an acclaimed architecture, interiors, and urban design practice founded in 1993 and operating in the United States and globally, shares its perspective on AEC technology in...
Changing the Precast Concrete Dynamic
September 15, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Whatever you call it – Teaming or Design Assist, the advantages of collaborating with and involving Wells Concrete early increases your project’s chances of success. Quick to get involved, Wells C...
The Benefits of Partnerships
September 4, 2020Credit: Original article published here. In times like these, everyone needs more partners. Most people know that it’s hard to accomplish anything without having partners. We all understand that we need friends, families, communities, an...
Technology – A Catalyst for Innovation, Sustainability and Design at Foster + Partners
August 31, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Foster + Partners is a global studio for sustainable architecture, engineering, urbanism, and industrial design, founded by Norman Foster in 1967. Since then, the firm has established an internati...
Employee Wellness – Continuing to Avoid Medical Catastrophes
August 27, 2020Credit: Original article published here. It is worthwhile to briefly set aside our (understandable) focus and concern with the COVID-19 pandemic to see how the Wells’ employee wellness initiative is doing. As a reminder, we were watching...
Look up and smell the concrete
August 18, 2020Credit: Original article published here. At a recent topping out celebration, I had one of those moments. There I stood watching the final beam go into place and checking another one off the list. Projects a plenty; more than I can remem...
AASHTO National TRAC Bridge Challenge
August 13, 2020Credit: Original article published here. This article captures the highlights of the National TRAC Bridge Challenge, an annual competition for students in 7th-12th grades organized by AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and...
Concrete Advantages
August 12, 2020Credit: Original article published here. What are some of the advantages inherent in Concrete you should know about when choosing building material for your next project? Lower embodied energy – it take less energy to produce concrete th...
Insulated Precast Concrete Wall Panels
August 5, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Insulated precast concrete wall panels have all the benefits of traditional precast such as durability, acoustic absorption, and quick install, in addition to the added bonus of being an all-in-on...
What is the difference between precast concrete construction vs. traditional construction?
July 31, 2020Credit: Original article published here. When comparing traditional construction versus precast concrete construction the biggest difference is time; precast construction can save you time on-site. Precast construction typically works hea...
The Momentary: Project Profile
July 30, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Wheeler Kearns Architects (WKA) describes the implementation of AEC technology on its “The Momentary” project, a new art space satellite to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, A...
Addressing the Challenges of Today
July 23, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, developers, owners, and contractors alike are finding it increasingly challenging to secure funding on new and current projects. Some borrowers are being forced t...
Merging Digital Transformation with Information Management in AEC
July 22, 2020Credit: Original article published here. This article by Nick Nieder of Deltek discusses how AEC businesses can make the necessary operational changes required to adapt to the current changing conditions and stay profitable by merging di...
GRAPHISOFT 2020 Product Updates
July 16, 2020Credit: Original article published here. GRAPHISOFT unveiled the latest versions of its products at a virtual “Building Together” event held last week, including its flagship BIM application, ARCHICAD; its cloud collaboration solution, BIMc...
Offsite Construction
July 9, 2020Credit: Original article published here. Our world has been turned upside down by a health pandemic, and as the construction industry evaluates how to safely and efficiently move forward, surely off-site construction will be at the top o...
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AECbytes is a technology publication launched by Dr. Lachmi Khemlani in Nov 2003. AECbytes is focused on researching, analyzing, and reviewing technology products and services for the building industry. It publishes a variety of articles including newsletters covering conferences and shows, reviews of products, feature articles profiling case studies of firms and projects that showcase the use of technology, viewpoint articles featuring contributions from industry leaders, and tips and tricks authored by experts in individual AEC applications.
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