CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Californias 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine. says DDB Founder and Principal Tyler Kobick, AIA. first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Building Design 52

Building Design Architecture Building Resilience Building Commissioning 52

Construction Enquirer

JULY 15, 2025

Mike Coleman, operations director at McAlpine Special Projects, said the firm would draw on its experience working with historic structures to retain the character and architectural features of the 141-year-old structure. Funding has come from the UK Government, Colchester City Council, Historic England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Government Works 216

Government Works Architecture 216

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

The post Architectural Excellence Meets Environmental Stewardship appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Ata Rangi Lodge stands as a remarkable architectural achievement in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Our vision was to create a structure that feels like it belongs,” explains the architectural team behind the project.

Architecture 52

Architecture Energy Conservation Fire Protection System Installation Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Passionate about product research and spec knowledge, she strives to improve communication across the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry. She is the principal at KM Architectural Consulting and the current president of SCIP. Kathryn Marek, AIA, CSI, CCCA, NCARB, SCIP is a specifier and an architect.

Building Performance Measurement 105

Building Performance Measurement Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

Workflow Management

JULY 14, 2025

TL;DR: Clear communication is crucial to the success of architectural projects. It aligns client needs with design goals, builds trust, and ensures smooth execution. Visual aids, such as 3D renderings, help convey ideas, while structured updates and open feedback loops foster collaboration.

Communication 52

Communication Architecture Building Design Collaboration 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The firm recently partnered with STK Architecture and Cox Construction Co. Fire Station Expertise In addition to providing civil engineering services for Fire Station 52, Latitude 33 has helped develop several new fire stations in the region. to complete Oceanside Fire Station 1, which opened on July 15, 2024.

Engineering 263

Engineering Site Planning Public Works Facility Management 263

Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2025

Important Considerations: Actionable Data: O bjective, current, local market data, organized via a standard data architecture improves estimate reliability and communication among all participants and stakeholders. Confidence:Very high, but subject to change orders and unforeseen circumstances.

Estimating 52

Estimating Cost Control Building Controls Budgeting 52

The Constructor

MAY 30, 2025

Structural glass skeletons represent a groundbreaking advancement in architectural engineering, transforming glass from a purely aesthetic feature into a primary load-bearing material.

Architecture 69

Architecture Wall Systems Structural Systems Building Materials 69

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

How David Chipperfield Architects Transformed with Rapport3 In today's competitive architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, a firm's ability to manage its projects effectively is just as important as the quality of its designs.

Change Management 52

Change Management Foundation Systems Project Management Stakeholder Engagement 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Blueprint Creation : Developing detailed architectural plans and technical drawings. A construction company works closely with these professionals to ensure: Feasibility Studies : Determining whether the proposed project is achievable within the clients budget and timeline.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

Construction Enquirer

JULY 14, 2025

As a specialist contractor with vast experience in controlled environments, Norwood will deliver the cleanroom architectural package, as well as elements of mechanical and electrical scope. Their expert team will also play a pivotal role in supporting the commissioning and validation of this critical healthcare space.

Ceiling Systems 161

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Electrical Systems 161

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 19, 2025

Munich, Germany and Ames, Iowa, USA – The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (architecture, engineering, construction, and operations) and media industries, today announced its partnership with Iowa State University’s Iowa Innovative Housing Project (also known as the 3D Affordable Innovative Technologies (..)

Architecture 113

Architecture Engineering Sustainability 113

Construction Daily News

JULY 8, 2025

million not for its size, but for 7,000 hardback books integrated into floor-to-ceiling architectural shelving. The architectural emphasis on comfort and entertainment reflects buyers’ willingness to pay for spaces that match their lifestyle. Key Takeaway for Builders: Entertainment spaces pay better than extra bedrooms.

Architecture 52

Architecture Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development 52

Workflow Management

JULY 14, 2025

TL;DR: Accurate quoting is crucial for the success of architectural projects. It sets financial expectations, prevents budget overruns, and supports efficient resource allocation. WorkflowMax helps firms create reliable estimates by centralising data, automating processes, and enabling team collaboration.

Architecture 52

Architecture Cost Control Estimating Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Standardization of terms, definitions, descriptions, and data architecture (sample data architecture: expanded CSI MasterFormat). #4. Local market, current, verifiable and objective labor, material, equipment, and productivity data sets linked to granular construction tasks. #3. Experienced construction cost estimators. #6.

Estimating 93

Estimating Construction Equipment Facility Management Construction Management 93

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Such detailed analysis upholds the robustness of your construction project while ensuring adherence to architectural specifications and building codes. Even the most minuscule cracks or defects get easily detected with this equipment.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 52

Workflow Management

JULY 14, 2025

TL;DR: Phase handoff challenges can delay architectural projects and cause costly errors. Poor communication, fragmented data, and unclear responsibilities disrupt workflow continuity. WorkflowMax helps solve these issues with centralised document management, real-time dashboards, and integration tools that keep every project stage aligned.

Architecture 52

Architecture Project Management Communication Collaboration 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 13, 2025

Design partners include Architecture PLB, Vail Williams, Alan Wood Partners, WT Partnerships, Dutch Landscapes, and Cooper Homewood. The main works, due to complete in early 2027, were procured via the Pagabo Framework. In County Durham, Morgan Sindall will also lead construction on a £27m leisure centre in Bishop Auckland.

Procurement 149

Procurement Landscaping Architecture Building Design 149

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The primary structure, The Accelerator , will be a two-story building offering spaces for programs in Digital Media and Arts, Healthcare, and Architecture.

Facility Management 240

Facility Management General Contracting Infrastructure Development Project Management 240

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 24, 2025

The framework also covers a wide range of consultancy roles, including architectural design, employers agents, engineering services, clerks of works and principal designers. Firms such as Arcus Consulting, Curtins, Bowker Sadler and Pozzoni were among the many selected.

Project Management Consulting 156

Project Management Consulting Building Design Project Management Architecture 156

Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2025

The roughly 600,000-square-foot aerodrome project is being led by Greeley, Colorado-based contractor Hensel Phelps and Kansas City, Missouri-based architecture and engineering firm HNTB, alongside San Francisco-based Gensler. Dive Brief: Tampa International Airport has revealed new renderings for the $1.5

Site Planning 240

Site Planning Infrastructure Development Building Automation Public Works 240

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

the lighting design firm; and Confluence Design Consulting, the architectural design firm. The team worked together to identify budget efficiencies while also incorporating the change in scope brought about by the request of including architectural elements. LLC, the roadway design firm; Robert and Co.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Schedule Management 130

Workflow Management

JULY 14, 2025

TL;DR: Manual admin slows small architecture firms down. Disconnected systems, repeated data entry, and scattered documents drain time and increase risk. WorkflowMax simplifies operations by centralising quoting, invoicing, and financial tracking—seamlessly integrating with Xero.

Architecture 52

Architecture Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Glass facades are key design elements in modern architecture. Besides their transparency, glass facades, such as those offered by Innovative Glass Solutions , also demonstrate an amalgamation of architectural intricacies and practicality. Today, glass facades are an essential part of modern architecture. </p>

Architecture 52

Architecture HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The complexity included: Heritage building constraints that limited structural interventions Party wall agreements with four neighboring properties Fire safety requirements for mixed residential/commercial use Accessibility compliance for the commercial spaces Thermal performance standards for the residential conversion Professional building regulation (..)

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 20, 2025

Consistent Data Architecture: Organized using standardized classification systems like enhanced CSI MasterFormat, as well as enhanced UNIFORMAT as appropriate, which enhances consistency, communication, and overall project management, as well as lowering ongoing data reuse and maintenance costs.

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Change Management Insurance Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 1, 2025

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and Zweig Group are pleased to announce their intent for SMPS to acquire ElevateHER a strategic move that underscores a shared commitment to ensuring a sustainable workforce and improving the human experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction business.

Infrastructure Development 222

Infrastructure Development Collaboration Sustainability Construction Management 222

Construction Specifier

JULY 20, 2025

The project has developed the site in Madison, engaging with the existing heritage architecture and reinvigorating the neighborhood with a stepped residential building that rises from nine stories to 14 stories, surrounding an elevated landscaped courtyard. Photo courtesy MJA The Baker’s Place project in Madison, Wisc.,

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Green Building Facility Management Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

Unlike standard concrete lintels, these variants can be integrated seamlessly into decorative brickwork patterns, eliminating the need for additional architectural treatments. These lintels support complex architectural designs in office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities where larger openings are common.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Products Distribution Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The project received 19 prestigious awards including the AIA Architecture Award (2023), AIA COTE Top Ten Award (2020), World Architects Building of the Year 2017, and inclusion in the Wall Street Journal ‘s Best Architecture of 2017.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Building Design Building Commissioning Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The firm provided architecture, interior design and full site planning services for 166-unit transit-oriented project. The 52 du/ac, four-story project was designed with wood-frame construction methods and features elements of classic Chicago-style architecture, utilizing brick and fiber cement exterior materials.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Site Planning Building Design Architecture 130

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Architectural and Structural Systems Low-emission glass reduces the amount of infrared and ultraviolet light passing through windows without affecting visible light. Ventilation systems with energy recovery units significantly reduce energy usage by recovering heat or cooling from exhaust air and using it to condition incoming fresh air.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

To meet modern fire codes while preserving the open appearance of three existing wooden staircases, The Architectural Team (TAT) designed new fire-rated doors that remain open unless triggered by a fire alarm.

Historic Preservation 103

Historic Preservation HVAC System Installation Wall Systems HVAC Systems 103

Construction Specifier

MAY 6, 2025

The firm included new architectural elements to complement the buildings history, such as ornate details, motifs, historic ceilings, clad columns, and arched doorways. Designed by Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, the project will follow a neoclassical nautical theme centered on exploration and a maritime lifestyle on Lake Michigan.

Historic Preservation 64

Historic Preservation Masonry Building Design Energy Efficiency 64

CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

The school was also given Awards of Excellence in Architectural Engineering Integration, Electrical Systems Design, Mechanical Systems Design, and Repair and Rehab. The Dorothy Height Elementary School in Washington, D.C.,

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems HVAC Systems Building Resilience 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

This design should meet modern expectations of advanced architecture while enhancing energy efficiency. For any architectural team, energy-efficient design should be a top priority. Avoid problems such as glare, reflections, or lighting that is too intense or too dim.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Design Renewable Energy Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Timber framing design is the architectural and structural planning process for creating buildings using heavy timber construction with traditional joinery methods. Designers must balance structural efficiency with architectural goals, ensuring adequate support while creating the desired interior volumes and sight lines.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems 52