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The AEC industry—comprising architecture, engineering, and construction—drives the creation of the built environment through collaborative efforts that shape infrastructure, foster innovation, and impact economic growth.

The Essential Role of General Contractors in Delivering Successful Commercial Projects

Mid-Century Architectural Design refers to an architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s to the 1960s, with roots in the earlier modernist movement.

A Guide to Understanding the AIA Document A101 - 2017: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Projects

Lauri Goodman Lampson, President and CEO of PDR, suggests that attracting and retaining Generation Z talent requires recognizing their unique perspectives, aligning company values with theirs, fostering inclusivity, and leveraging their insights to drive innovation and build resilient workplaces.

Design for a Radically Changing World brings to light the impact of design on our everyday lives and offers innovative ways that design can help address some of the world’s most pressing issues and urgent crises. From rethinking the future of work and the integration of live/work/play in our daily lives, to addressing climate change and revitalizing our urban cores, design can bring people together, elevate the human experience, and provide hope for the future.

The video addresses the potential impacts of change orders, such as cost and schedule delays, along with strained relationships among project team members. Furthermore, viewers will have the opportunity to witness a live demonstration of creating, editing, and finalizing a G701™ Change Order within the AIA Contract Documents online service.

A Web Infographic that not only explains what AIA Contracts are and who they are used by, but sends you directly to where you can source them.

Deloitte collaborated with Gensler to create a fully immersive 'Smart Manufacturing' experience center, aimed at equipping the next generation of manufacturing companies and professionals.

"Photography for Architects" by Martine Hamilton Knight, a seasoned architectural photographer, emphasizes the importance of curated, high-quality photography in architecture's visual marketing strategies amidst the overwhelming digital noise.

The subject of licensing photography & copyright can be confusing. In this YouTube video Matthew Anderson breaks down and explains some of the basics and covers some FAQs.

Dentils are a series of small, rectangular blocks that form a decorative band typically found in the cornice of classical architecture.

Silica Flour is a finely ground form of silica (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), derived from high-purity quartz or other forms of crystalline silica. It is typically produced by milling or grinding silica sand or quartz into very fine particles, resulting in a powder-like consistency and used in a variety of construction materials.

Spandrel Glass is a type of glass used in building facades, particularly in curtain wall systems, to conceal structural elements, insulation, or mechanical equipment between floors.

Galleting (also known as gaffering) is a traditional building technique used in masonry construction, particularly in certain regions of the United Kingdom. It involves inserting small stones or pieces of flint into the mortar joints of stone walls.

Slag concrete refers to a type of concrete that incorporates slag as one of its components.

A Lally Column is a structural support column typically made of a steel pipe filled with concrete. It is commonly used in residential and commercial construction to provide support for beams and other load-bearing elements of a building.

A headwall is a structural feature often used in civil engineering and construction. It is a retaining wall built at the end of a drainage pipe, culvert, or bridge to prevent soil erosion and to support the surrounding ground.

A keyway in concrete floors or walls is a preformed groove or recess that is created in the fresh concrete to form an interlocking joint between adjacent concrete pours.

A standpipe system is a network of pipes in a building that provides water for firefighting purposes through hose connections and sprinklers, ensuring rapid access to water in case of a fire.

The role of artificial intelligence in building design.

Asphalt Paving: Its Composition, Versatile Applications, Widespread Use, and a Balanced Review of Its Advantages and Drawbacks.

Cellular concrete, also known as aerated concrete, foam concrete, or lightweight concrete, is a type of concrete that contains stable air or gas bubbles evenly distributed throughout its mass. This is achieved by introducing a foaming agent into the concrete mix, which results in a lightweight material with a range of densities and properties.

Emulsion paint is a type of water-based paint where the pigments and binders are dispersed in an emulsion of water.

A gabion is a cage, cylinder, or box filled with rocks, concrete, or sometimes sand and soil for use in civil engineering, road building, military applications, and landscaping.

YouTube Channel Future Proof shows why the Aeron Chair from Herman Miller is "the" office chair.

YouTube Channel Future Proof talks about the famous Eames Lounge Chair from Herman Miller.

Fenestration refers to the design, arrangement, and placement of openings in a building, such as windows, doors, skylights, and curtain walls.

Viking Cold provides environmentally friendly Thermal Energy Storage technology that is proven to significantly reduce operational costs and business risk for cold storage facilities, supermarkets, and restaurants with refrigeration-based energy loads.

How artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the transportation sector through improved efficiency, prediction, and automation capabilities, benefiting from recent technological advancements and significant federal infrastructure investments.

ARCO Design/Build's Cold Storage Construction is redefining food distribution. Get an exclusive inside look at the New England Cold Storage Facility and witness how our design-build process is leading the industry.

HOK discusses the design and development of Salt Lake City’s new hub airport, focusing on collaboration, creating a unique sense of place, maximizing ROI through thoughtful design, prioritizing sustainability and resilience, and adapting project phases, showcasing it as a model of modern, efficient, and beautiful airport architecture.

This article from Forbes Agency Council, originally published on Feb 25, 2021, provides 15 expert tips on how brands can craft effective, customer-focused content marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing the audience's needs and values.

HOK sustainable design leaders discuss a number important topics, including:
1. the need for standardized building codes
2. a renewed focus on resiliency
3. building materials that mitigate embodied carbon
4. new green financing and funding measures
5. the urgency to take action now

This article examines the transformative trends in industrial architecture, emphasizing the integration of advanced technologies, community-centric design, and sustainability practices within urban environments.

The mission of the Architect Marketing Institute is to enable motivated architects to find freedom and fulfillment through exceptional projects and exceptional income.

The Glass Industry's comprehensive directory and reference featuring information on more than 1,200 companies in over 700 product categories.

Sofia Song, Stella Donovan, and Jacqueline Scherr, leveraging the 2023 Gensler City Pulse study, emphasize that a great Central Business District (CBD) significantly enhances urban dwellers' city experience, with effective amenities, transportation, and activities, alongside the need for safety, affordability, and aesthetic appeal, being key to fostering favorable perceptions and meeting the evolving demands of city life.

Gensler reviews the eight trends that they see as the most important signals and key opportunities in the building industry in 2024.

Upon entering a modern architecture office, one might notice a subtle shift in the working environment. The traditional setup of large desktop computers, cushioned mouse pads, and towering piles of architectural drawings is gradually being replaced. In their stead, architects are increasingly using digital pencils and tablets.

The evolution of urban planning towards a human-centered approach, emphasizing the integration of AI and technology in creating sustainable, inclusive, and adaptable smart cities.

Explore how the legal industry is adapting post-pandemic, with a focus on creating flexible, efficient, and culturally enriching workspaces that balance individual and collaborative work, while embracing hybrid work models.

How Artificial Intelligence is reshaping workplace environments, focusing on optimizing space for efficiency, sustainability, and enhancing employee experiences, while emphasizing the need for ethical integration of AI.

The Architect’s Newspaper recognizes and celebrates the contributions of prominent figures in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector through its 2023 awards.

Architects Newsletter Best of Design Awards 2023

The Best of Products Awards by The Architect’s Newspaper recognizes and pays tribute to the top manufacturers, designers, engineers, and artisans whose innovations play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment.

Take a look at the website of Lexington, SC based Specialty Woodworks, a fabricator of architectural woodwork, metal, and stone.

Marketing plays a vital role in the success of your architecture firm. Even if you’re the best architect in your state or city, your firm won’t thrive if no one knows about it.

Skanska Spearheads Modernization of Major Airports, Enhancing Passenger Experience and Emphasizing Sustainability

As stormwater runoff becomes more severe, leading to destructive flood events that cause significant damage to structures and disrupt daily commerce. The urgency to address these challenges is paramount to safeguarding our communities and the environment.

A record 552 AEC firms submitted data for BD+C's 2023 Giants 400 Report. The final report includes 137 rankings across 25 building sectors and specialty categories.

The Importance of Planning in the Project Life Cycle - Parking.

Discover the incredible world of decorative and innovative glass for interior and exterior architectural applications. Pulp Studio, an industry leader and innovator, explores the creative possibilities of graphic glass products and applications.

Darrel Fullbright and Duncan Lyons from Gensler's Office Developers practice discuss future trends in office building development. They emphasize the importance of making office buildings more adaptable to changing work patterns and sustainable for the long term.

The article "Amenities at the Edge: Where the Workplace Meets the Street" by Brian Stromquist, dated October 31, 2023, discusses the evolving relationship between office buildings and the urban streetscape in the context of post-pandemic recovery.

Published on November 27, 2023, discusses Gensler's advocacy for diversified use of office buildings in New York City.

At Archidoodles, we believe that content marketing for Commercial Architecture, Engineering, and Construction businesses is the catalyst that bridges vision and achievement. It's about delivering relevant, valuable content that resonates with our readers, empowering them to make informed decisions. Content marketing empowers you to share your insights, foster conversations, and build a community that embraces innovation and excellence. It's the avenue through which we explore trends, analyze challenges, and showcase triumphs. It's the tool that allows us to connect consumers with solutions and providers with opportunities.

The Architect's Newspaper annual issue reviewing transformative impact of mass timber in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector.

The Architect's Newspapers' 20th anniversary issue section on landscape projects, products, and trends.

Understanding frictionless parking is critical to making it work for a parking operation.

Kimley-Horn discussing: Using Performance-Based Design to Optimize Roadway Development

With upfront planning during the site planning process, it is possible to design and implement well and septic systems that allow for opportunities to develop sites that may have previously been deemed undevelopable.

While the timeline regarding the implementation of personal automated vehicles (AVs) is highly uncertain, it appears likely that driverless taxis, transit and goods delivery could soon be a widespread reality.

Communities across the United States are grappling with the cost of construction—a problem made worse by decades of underproduction, labor shortages, and rising costs of building materials. At the same time, there is a drive to reduce carbon footprints and design new buildings as diverse and charming as their communities.

Parking minimums, a long-standing practice in urban zoning codes that has significantly influenced transportation in American cities, began to change in 2017 when Buffalo, New York, became the first major city to eliminate them, leading to subsequent reforms in other cities, and as of 2023, California became the first state to abolish parking minimums for developments near public transportation routes.