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Is the COP27 Focus on AEC Carbon Emissions Telling the Whole Story?
Construction sustainability continues to be an emphasis for international leaders. COP27, the UN’s gathering of more than 90 heads of state and 35,000 delegates from 190 countries, convened earlier in early November to discuss unified action against climate change and which industries need to take on a bulk of the responsibility to adjust operations and…
2022 American Architecture Awards Showcase “Urban Generosity”
The much awaited 2022 American Architecture Awards are finally live, recognizing more than 150 innovative and impactful buildings across a variety of architectural firms. The American Architecture Awards are the U.S.’ highest public award for new architecture, urban planning, and generally prestigious architectural design. Organized jointly by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design…
Sustainable Materials Shine at Dubai Design Week
Dubai Design Week returned for its eighth edition this month, gathering regional and international talent at the D3 Design District. Coinciding with the first week of COP27, the event fittingly showcased a range of innovative sustainable materials, such as sea bricks and even desert sand-based concrete! Here is what CEO of the digit group,…
Built Modular: The Guiding Principles of Forming Indigenous Partnerships
Today, Indigenous people are dependent on funding and grants to run various programs within their communities. For Black Diamond Group (BDG) in Canada, their focus is on helping the Indigenous prosper through mutual partnership. So, why is it important to keep Indigenous groups at top of mind? As exclusion was formerly the norm, Canada now…
Should Mortgage Lenders Be Laying Off Their Pros in This Housing Market?
The never-ending wave of rising interest rates, and therefore pricier debt and consumer demand destruction, is turning buyers away from new home sales. Mortgage lenders are now laying off their pros in droves, hoping to weather the quagmire of a weak market. Is this short-term hemorrhage the right move? Origin Bank Sr. Mortgage Loan…
Can Smart City Expo World Congress Get Human-Centric?
Barcelona is getting its digital ducks in a row to prepare for Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions. Representatives from major global hubs like New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Sydney, Tokyo and Seoul are coming together to share knowledge, but also flex each country’s latest…
Are Hotel-to-Apartment Adaptive Reuse Conversions Worth the Investment?
The need for affordable housing, especially in major cities, is a constant challenge for tenants, an often-nebulous investment for developers, and a point of contention for city officials. A recent trend meant to fill this void and buoy development costs is getting mixed results, and its being attempted by several metros: Converting unused and underused…
Adobe Agrees to Buy Software Design Startup Figma for About $20 Billion
(Bloomberg) — Adobe Inc. agreed to buy software design startup Figma Inc. in a deal valued at about $20 billion to help it expand tools for creative professionals. The deal announced by Adobe, which is a mix of half cash and half stock, confirms an earlier Bloomberg report and would mark the biggest ever takeover…
Companies Are More Comfortable Embracing Emerging Technologies to Boost Efficiency
There is a certain finesse to increasing profitability. Howie Rosenthal, Vice President of Customer Success with Blueprint Systems, spoke with Host Tyler Kern and Co-host and Managing Partner at Kelley Austin, Hunter Austin, about how businesses can create new efficiencies to maximize profitability. A key aspect to business profitability is making sure customers are seeing…
T-Mobile Will Tap Musk’s Satellites for New Remote Phone Service
(Bloomberg) — T-Mobile US Inc. is partnering with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer wireless phone service in remote parts of the US where coverage is spotty. Musk and T-Mobile Chief Executive Officer Mike Sievert announced the partnership at an event Thursday evening at SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The service will launch next year…
LestaUSA Announces New Distribution Partnerships for its Proven Automated Finishing Solution to the Wood Industry with Sames Kremlin and Wagner/C.A. Technologies
The biggest names in finishing equipment are partnering with LestaUSA to deliver a proven automated finishing solution to wood industry manufacturers. Industry leaders Sames Kremlin and Wagner/C.A. Technologies will both be featuring LestaUSA technology in their booths at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta on August 23-26. “We’ve really come a long way since…
Reinventing AV Furniture from the Ground Up with Scott Srolis of Salamander Designs
The needs of furniture evolve on a seemingly daily basis. Watch as Pro AV Today host Ben Thomas and Scott Srolis of Salamander Designs break down the role of furniture in modern day AV design. Watch the full interview below. * Transcript is auto-generated BT: Hey, everybody, welcome back to pro AV….
DeskMakers: Introducing the Ribbon Collection
Deskmakers, a state-of-the-art facility and one of the leading office furniture manufacturers in the West, recently teamed up with Gecco Vision, an award-winning design firm spearheaded by Founder & Design Director Henner Jahns. Together they created a brand-new case goods line designed for the private office but flexible enough to stand out in any open…
DAVIES MOLDING ACQUIRES EA PLASTICS
The Heico Companies is pleased to announce that on March 24, 2022 its subsidiary Davies Molding, LLC completed the acquisition of a world-class, high precision injection molder EA Plastics. EA is a global supplier shipping to international clients in Europe, China and South America from their 30,000 square ft. facility. Headquartered in Flora, MS., the…
Understanding the Current Crypto Regulatory Landscape
Huge thanks to Jason Brett, VP of Key Bridge Advisors, for the insightful discussion with Zenobia Godschalk on the complex crypto regulatory landscape. Tune in for a crash course on recent legislative developments and how regulation will influence the future of crypto.
Dig Your Heels In: A Working Woman’s Series with Amber Clore
When it comes to the world of interior design, Amber Clore, Owner of A.Clore Interiors is recognized as one of the best. Having found her passion at a young age, Clore spent her early days working on home projects while her peers were hanging out at the local playground. Clore graduated from Florida State University…
Is It Possible for a Health Plan to Simplify Access and Engage its Customers?
Healthcare plans are easy when one doesn’t need to use them, but navigating a plan to receive needed care can prove challenging. Ryan Coplon, Co-Founder & President of HealthWallet, believes there is a better way to make order out of the healthcare chaos, and that’s through HealthWallet’s smartphone app. He spoke with Kevin Stevenson about…
Creating a Flexible Office Space Post-Pandemic
With companies preparing to bring workers back to the office after a two-year-long global pandemic, what that environment looks like is the essential question people are asking. Bryce Stuckenschneider, President & CEO at Loftwall, says the most important advice he can offer companies trying to figure out their post-pandemic office space requirements is to be…
Recreating the Modern Office Space
Key Insights: The pendulum for open office concepts is swinging back towards increased barriers due to the pandemic. The pandemic created an unforeseen shift in consumer demands for office space. Flexibility is key in creating the workplace of the present and future. From the cubicle to open space and back again? The early to mid-2000s…
Roundtable Discussion: Broadcast Studio Project for FOX 5 DC
How does a broadcast studio project come together? It takes a lot of collaboration and communication between several experts. Studio Insights brought together a panel of key contributors to explain how they worked together to create the new Fox 5 DC Studios. Peter Provost, Director of Design & President of Provost Studio; Ben Jacobson, Project…
Studio Insights: The Interconnection of Equipment and Workflow
Design-build projects look somewhat different in a pandemic. Timelines, budgets and materials are often in flux. Whether it’s a permanent installation for studios or one-day events, planning makes all the difference, as does having the right team. Discussing this subject, Studio Insights Host Tyler Kern spoke with Stefan Koniarz, project manager for Centerstage Global, and…
Tech Talks with Thomas Bauman – PanaCast 50 Room System
In this comprehensive webinar, Thomas Baumann at Jabra unpacks the exceptional features and user-friendly nature of Jabra’s cutting-edge meeting solutions, specifically the PanaCast 50 and PanaCast 20. Thomas highlights the PanaCast 50’s user-friendly design, which requires no additional software, ensuring a seamless, plug-and-play experience for its users. This simplicity is crucial for businesses seeking efficient…
Be Enabled: The Future of the Office—Winning Large Projects as an Unaligned Dealer
Do large project bids exclude those office furniture dealers not aligned with a national distributor? Not according to Robert Cotton and Maurele Lehman. Cotton, the owner of Logical Office Furniture in Austin, Texas, and Maurele Lehman, President of Innerspace Systems in Valencia, California, dropped by Be Enabled to share their experiences as independent dealers. They…
Will Future Designs Utilize a Smaller Footprint?
Commentary: Architects plan for the future with every design, and right now they are in a precarious spot. Will clients want designs that utilize smaller foot prints or is that an over reaction to the past year? We asked architect Margine Biswas to weigh in on what design trends she is seeing. UC Santa…
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