AI-powered MEP design tools can boost an MEP designer’s efficiency by taking over the time-consuming processes of routing and sizing systems. This has a massive impact on the efficiency and quality of your future MEP layouts, but it also has a big impact on the value you get from your engineering partner. While it may… Read More
After nearly a year of living with coronavirus, it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on countless people, systems and expectations. With the changes building owners have had to put in place this year to ensure the safety of their buildings, we expect that the deadly disease’s legacy will… Read More
More intelligent architectural design provides tremendous value to building owners. Today’s design tools ensure greater adherence to budgets, plan for reduced operational costs, and allow for more appealing aesthetic designs. When MEP design partners add computational design and machine learning concepts to their work, architects win as well. With a partner who can shorten the… Read More
There’s no question that senior living facilities have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reported that, as of mid-August, coronavirus had contributed to more than 70,000 deaths of senior living residents and staff. People in long-term care facilities make up 8% of coronavirus cases, yet 45% of all COVID-19 deaths. Long-term care facilities… Read More
Requests for information and construction change orders—often a result of system clashes not identified during the design stage—can seriously set back construction project schedules and add up to significant cost overages. The expectation of rework has become an expensive industry standard. In 2018, poor project data and miscommunication resulted in more than $31.3 billion in… Read More
As building owners address reopening strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be but one question on everyone’s mind: How do I ensure my building is safe? Because the virus is largely transmitted through airborne respiratory droplets, taking measures to improve air quality can potentially reduce the spread of disease in many facilities. It’s… Read More