The Weekly Show, Apr 15, 2021: The ins and outs of adaptive reuse, and sensors for real-time construction monitoring

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders from PBDW Architects and Wohlsen Construction about:
• What makes adaptive reuse projects successful
• Sensors for real-time monitoring of concrete construction

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THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR APRIL 15, 2021

BD+C's Group Director Tony Mancini runs down the highlights from this week's show.

SEGMENT #1

Sensors for real-time monitoring of concrete construction
Conor Evans, Project Executive with Wohlsen Construction, talks with BD+C's David Barista about his firm's pilot-testing of wireless concrete sensing technology on a senior living facility in Franklin Lakes, N.J. The tiny sensors were embedded in each of the project's 12-inch pours to provide real-time monitoring and data collection of the facility's superstructure. The technology, by UK-based Converge, can provide more accurate and timely readings on concrete strength.

SEGMENT #2

The ins and outs of adaptive reuse, with Anne Holford-Smith of PBDW Architects
Senior Editor John Caulfield interviews Anne Holford-Smith of PBDW Architects in New York. Anne is an expert in adaptive reuse and she explains what makes these projects successful. Anne is also a Commissioner of the New York Landmarks Commission.

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