New Mycon CIO will focus on cybersecurity, AI

Mycon General Contractors announced Michael Shepherd as its CIO earlier this month. Other construction firms have also made C-suite moves to prioritize the evolving tech landscape.

Grass America Explains How Hardware Shapes Product Lifespan

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, where consumer expectations are ever-changing, the integration of superior hardware into products is crucial for enhancing reliability, efficiency, and overall user satisfaction. Superior hardware is foundational to successful product design, it determines longevity, performance, and the seamless integration into everyday life. Consider the effortless glide of a high-quality drawer […] <p>The post Grass America Explains How Hardware Shapes Product Lifespan first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

The Growing Influence of AI on Visual Design, Architecture and Everyday Creativity

The post The Growing Influence of AI on Visual Design, Architecture and Everyday Creativity appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of the modern creative landscape, changing how people develop ideas, produce visual content, and approach design-related projects. From digital illustrations and graphic design to architectural planning, AI-powered tools are helping professionals complete tasks more efficiently while exploring creative possibilities that may have previously required considerable time and technical […]

CNH to sell 70% stake to Kobelco

CNH Industrial’s decision to sell a 70 per cent controlling stake in its Construction Equipment arm to Kobelco for $700m shifts the global construction equipment landscape.

Landscape in layers: Oppenheim Architecture unveils Ziggurat

Oppenheim Architecture, the Miami-based architecture studio, has revealed the design for its latest project, Ziggurat, set in Coconut Grove, Miami. The 1.66-acre site will bring together 17 residences, four floors of offices and luxury retail units, introducing new architecture to the neighbourhood. Ziggurat is conceived as a piece of Coconut Grove, with architecture that embraces […] The post Landscape in layers: Oppenheim Architecture unveils Ziggurat appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

World Architecture Community - WAC Talk - Dominique Perrault's talk on "CROSSROADS Building The Resilient City" 15092020

French architect and urban planner Dominique Perrault, the founder and principal of Dominique Perrault Architecture, spoke to WAC as part of WAC's Live Interview Series. The talk was moderated by WAC editor-in-chief Berrin Chatzi Chousein In the talk Dominique Perrault discussed the theme of the 2021 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism (SBAU), "CROSSROADS Building the Resilient City" and its 5 thematic figures in detail as well as the recent projects of Dominique Perrault Architecture

Tideway - 1D. Tideway unveils vision for new public space along the River Thames, 06092018

Sir Joseph Bazalgette, who designed London’s original sewer system over 150 years ago, built out onto the River Thames creating the Victoria, Albert & Chelsea Embankments. Tideway is honouring that legacy by creating seven new landscaped areas

Platform for Design Liverpool Street station

Nestled in one of the City’s leading financial centres, surrounded by a continually evolving dense urban landscape, the design for Liverpool Street station makes the most of what little space is available to build a massive piece of infrastructure.

Industry urged to adopt contract clauses to manage market volatility - Published by Clyde & Co.

In particular, the scarcity and pricing volatility of materials and labour continues to be a major headache for the industry

Jared Owen - What's Inside of the Burj Khalifa?

The Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world! (as of 2018) This video shows you all about it - surrounding landscape, shape of the building, what the floors are used for, elevator system, and comparisons to other tall buildings.

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