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A Good Design is a Problem Solved with Dony Dawson of Clarus
A designer is tasked with one of the hardest professional balances in the game: function vs. fashion. Can they create something that’s not only aesthetically pleasing, but serves its purpose? Dony Dawson, Vice President of Design for Clarus, said that often, designers miss the point of their project. “I’ve seen it throughout my career…
MarketScale AEC 01/10/19: Let’s Make Your Job (and Your Life) Easier
Often it can feel like new technology does nothing but make our lives more complicated, but on today’s episode of the MarketScale AEC Podcast we’re going to take a look at two innovations that are making the lives of AEC professionals easier. Michael Merle, VP of Business Development at Guerdon Modular Buildings, hops on…
Why a High Tech Smart Home is Within Your Reach
It’s been hard to avoid advertisements for products involved with “smart homes” as of late. Although the idea of a smart-home seems like something of a high-cost technological home renovation, many people already own devices that drive home automation. Take the Google Home or Amazon Echo—these popular smart speakers utilize IoT technology to communicate with…
MarketScale Building Management 01/08/19: Multi-Use Spaces in Unexpected Places
Underutilized space is all around us. Rather than sitting on their hands, creative building managers are rolling up their sleeves and finding ways to put this space to work for them. Whether it’s opening a co-working space in a restaurant during the day when business is slow, or repurposing an old department store or…
CONDENSATION CONTROL: MAINTAINING OPTIMAL BUS SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
A safe and reliable electrical bus system is an integral component of any successful power generation facility. Condensation is a common failure mode and occurs when moist warm air comes into contact with a cold surface; it can intensify inside an electrical bus system due to many factors. From poor installation and design flaws to…
CYBERSECURITY IS A CHALLENGE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED
Technology continues to change, but now more rapidly than ever. As companies adopt new digital technologies––Internet of Things (IoT), big data, blockchain, cloud computing, and mobile computing––security must be a primary consideration. In the past, securing network perimeters from threats was enough. Now, data spreads across systems, devices, and the cloud, all of which require…
How New Materials and Tech are Pushing the Industry Forward with Ian Daniels of Tamlyn
New materials and new technology have shaken up the AEC industry and pushed development forward. For Ian Daniels, Director of Architectural Products at Tamlyn, these new materials and challenges are opportunities to develop creative solutions. When architects come with a design that presents a challenge, that’s when the fun begins. “We’ll dive into it,…
Who Will be the Winners of Aerospace This Year?
There is a lot happening—and a lot getting ready to happen—in aerospace right now. Just last year, we saw five significant achievements in aerospace—but the two that will likely continue to be important in 2019 are AI-drive “generative design” and industrial 3-D printing. Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely going to continue to be a major…
FIND OUT THE BENEFITS OF HAVING PRESCO BARRICADE TAPES ON THE JOB
According to OSHA, 5,190 workers were killed on the job in 2016 – an average of more than 14 deaths every day. Regrettably, many of these fatalities could have been prevented through the proper use of barricade tape. Barricade Tape is Growing in Popularity Contractors and builders increasingly use barricade tape to reduce both the…
What It Takes to Pull Off New Year’s Eve in Times Square
Times Square in New York City has become synonymous with New Year’s Eve. The NYE event is a massive draw, often bringing millions of people together to celebrate outdoors. Since the event is not ticketed, and is packed, event planners have a lot of work on their hands as they prepare. How the City Prepares…
Six tower plans to change London City skyline by 2026
Skyline views of the main London City tower cluster have been released assuming six more major consented schemes are built. The City of London Corporation has published the images ahead of consultations on the next City transport and local plans. Home to London’s most iconic skyscrapers, the City Cluster in the eastern corner of the…
Steak with a Side of Science: The New Era of Meat Production is Here
This past year the number of plant-based meat alternatives increased drastically. Now scientists are developing alternative meat products, made from real animals, without killing livestock. This is the thought process behind clean meat. Also referred to as “lab-grown meat” or “cultured meat,” clean meat begins with an extraction of a tissue sample from a living…
Faces of Design: Designing Your Future With Sarah Kuchar
Sarah Kuchar joined hosts Daniel Litwin and Bryce Stuckenschneider for a podcast interview to accompany the latest installment of MarketScale’s Faces of Design series. What followed was an in-depth interview about the challenges of striking out on your own to start your own business and the risks and rewards that come with that. “I saw myself…
MarketScale Transportation 12/31: Emerging Trends and a Radical Idea
Turning the calendar over to a new year is an excellent opportunity to look forward and consider what the future holds. The transportation industry is evolving rapidly and big changes could be on the horizon in 2019. On this episode of the Transportation podcast, correspondent Elmer Guardado joins the show to preview some of…
Homeowners and Business Owners are Craving Responsive Screens with Michael Longoria & Jeremiah Franklin of Universal Screens
What is trending in the market for fixed but flexible screens, for both the consumer and commercial customer? In both cases, screens are catching on as the aesthetic and functional solution for improved business and lowered energy costs. Take the restaurant industry for example; they enjoy the retractable, motorized version replacing a previous manual…
MarketScale’s Best of 2018: How the Austin Central Library Became An Architectural Icon
The American Library Association estimates there are 116,867 libraries in the United States. One of these libraries, however, has been in the limelight since it opened its doors to the public on Oct. 28, 2017 – and for good reason. Perched above Lady Bird Lake and skirted by Shoal Creek, the new, futuristic Austin Central…
Fighting False Fire Alarms In Facilities
The company or institution whose fire alarm system repeatedly cries wolf will surely face hefty fines, which is intended to send management a strong message: “Get it fixed! Keep it fixed!” It doesn’t take long for the average facility manager to seek the help of a fire alarm contractor capable of doing whatever must be done to…
MarketScale’s Best of 2018, Number 10: Rebuilding Shreveport
MarketScale is proud to present our favorite stories from 2018. Every day from today through the end of the year, we will release a new story. Be sure to follow our social media accounts to catch up on all of our top stories! Original publish date: Nov. 1 Louisiana has among the strongest identities of…
How the Austin Central Library Became An Architectural Icon
The American Library Association estimates there are 116,867 libraries in the United States. One of these libraries, however, has been in the limelight since it opened its doors to the public on Oct. 28, 2017 – and for good reason. Perched above Lady Bird Lake and skirted by Shoal Creek, the new, futuristic Austin Central…
MarketScale AEC 12/20/18: Removing Highways and Preserving Indian Architecture
Today’s episode has a duality to it, exploring the benefits of both preservation and destruction. In each case, they’re bringing communities together. Listen to a University of Alabama at Birmingham professor detail her fight to preserve 18th century Hindu architecture, as well as a public transit official campaigning for the removal of a key…
A Delicate Approach to Durable Constructions with Dr. Armita Mohammadian of FDH Infrastructure Services
When driving around the country, you will find no shortage of large, durable structures and constructions that were built to stand the test of time: bridges, levees, and buildings that seem quite rugged. However, these structures are susceptible to the ravages of time and the elements. When attempting to maintain and inspect these projects,…
Why You Should Focus On Fixing Small Iot Problems For Clients With Milan Kocic Of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
There can sometimes be a misconception that because a solution is “scalable” that it is simple to scale either up or down to fit the need. That’s not necessarily true. On the other hand, sometimes a simple solution can reveal extra benefits that were unintended. How are we seeing this idea of focused solutions…
The One Process That Is Launching Building Management Into A New Era
Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a long list of benefits to various professionals in the sub-sectors of the building industry umbrella, but first—what exactly is BIM? Autodesk defines it as “an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage…
MarketScale AEC 12/13/18: A Sweet Tooth for Change
Today’s episode tells several stories, and all of them analyze a different aspect of the industry. We’ll hear from a frequent MarketScale contributor and writer, Beth Osborne, on how airports are remodeling with new technology to increase efficiency and improve flier experience. MarketScale Host Sean Heath did his own narrative investigation into adaptive reuse,…
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