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Engineers

Engineering goes hand-in-hand with design, putting a practical lens on the architect’s vision and finding the best way to make it happen. Without a talented engineer, the project will never reach completion, and certainly will not reach the standards of functionality and sustainability that the architect and client are seeking.

Dec 27, 2011

Suffolk Construction celebrates raising of Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum cupola

Topping off ceremony held on 238th Anniversary of Boston Tea Party.

Dec 27, 2011

State of the data center 2011

Advances in technology, an increased reliance on the Internet and social media as well as an increased focus on energy management initiatives have had a significant impact on the data center world.

Dec 27, 2011

USGBC’s Center for Green Schools releases Best of Green Schools 2011

Recipient schools and regions from across the nation - from K-12 to higher education - were recognized for a variety of sustainable, cost-cutting measures, including energy conservation, record numbers of LEED certified buildings and collaborative platforms and policies to green U.S. school infrastructure.

Dec 21, 2011

DOE report details finance options for PV systems in schools

The report examines the two primary types of ownership models used to obtain PV installations for school administrators to use in selecting the best option for deploying solar technologies in their districts.

Dec 21, 2011

AIA Chicago & AIA Chicago Foundation 2011 Dubin Family Young Architect Award announced

The Dubin Family Young Architect Award is bestowed annually and recognizes excellence in ability and exceptional contributions by a Chicago architect between the ages of 25 and 39. 

Dec 21, 2011

Few silver linings for construction in 2012

On the brighter side, nearly half of respondents (49.7%) said their firms were in at least “good” financial health, and four-fifths (80.2%) said their companies would at least hold steady in revenue in 2012.

Dec 21, 2011

Hoboken Terminal restoration complete

Restoration of ferry slips, expanded service to benefit commuters.

Dec 21, 2011

BBI key to Philly high-rise renovation

The 200,000 sf building was recently outfitted with a new HVAC system and a state-of-the-art window retrofitting system.

Dec 20, 2011

Gluckman Mayner Architects releases design for Syracuse law building

The design reflects an organizational clarity and professional sophistication that anticipates the user experience of students, faculty, and visitors alike. 

Dec 20, 2011

Research identifies most expensive U.S. commercial real estate markets

New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Mateo, Calif., rank highest in rents.

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