Architecture And Design

Mass timber can cut weeks off schedules, but insurance and keeping it dry decide who wins

CLT projects keep proving speed and labor savings, from Redstone Arsenal’s 37% faster frame to airport-scale roofs. The operational catch is moisture control, i

Hybrid CLT offices are making tenants manage the base building like critical infrastructure

New tenant guidance and a Bowdoin case study show mass timber’s upside comes with fire and moisture controls.

Architecture billings at 46.6 keep preconstruction demand weak, but a 52.6 inquiries index shows owners still shopping

July’s AIA/Deltek ABI stayed in contraction at 46.6, with design contracts at 47.2. The signal for operators is timing: keep preconstruction optionality while r

AI is resetting the baseline for commercial real estate operators, not just augmenting it

From LLM leaderboards to deal analysis, AI is no longer optional in CRE, it's the new floor for acquisitions, management, and advisory teams.

Where Design Meets Durability: Why Commercial Surfaces Must Support Safety, Cleanability, and Long-Term Value

When a commercial space fails, it often fails quietly: a lobby floor that becomes slippery when wet, a hotel bathroom that is difficult to clean, a healthcare surface that cannot withstand constant disinfection, or an office finish that looks great until afternoon glare makes the

Why Discernment and Curiosity Matter in Career and Life: A Conversation with Mark Morinishi

Career paths rarely move in a straight line. For Mark Morinishi, the road wound from designing playgrounds to teaching English in Japan, and eventually to leading digital engagement at a Bay Area church. His story raises a timely question: how do we find purpose when our professional lives take unexpected turns? This episode explores what…

NVIDIA’s A100, H100, and Speedy Roadmap Drive Market Leadership

Aggressive innovation cycles and next-generation chip releases are cementing one company's dominance in the booming AI hardware race

VCC’s Newest Venture, CMSI, Aims to Offer Timely Information on Client Projects

Construction leaders gain real-time project visibility and decision-making power through integrated management services tailored to their unique needs