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How to Reduce Accessibility Deficiencies in Commercial Facilities

by Michael Andrews | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

ADA compliance isn’t just a box to check during construction—it’s an ongoing concern. Do any of these 5 frequently flagged areas sound familiar?  An important addition to design issues relates to age responsive design – AgeTech.  While aging is not considered a...
Optimizing Daylighting Performance: Considerations to Maximize Daylighting for Health, Efficiency and Sustainability

Optimizing Daylighting Performance: Considerations to Maximize Daylighting for Health, Efficiency and Sustainability

by Michael Andrews | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

 Key Highlights Natural daylight exposure boosts serotonin production, improving mood, reducing fatigue, and enhancing productivity. Design strategies include space layout optimization, surface reflectance, and the use of innovative daylighting technologies like TDDs...
AI is moving fast. This project aims to help states keep up — responsibly.

AI is moving fast. This project aims to help states keep up — responsibly.

by Michael Andrews | Nov 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Rockefeller Foundation and Center for Civic Futures launched the AI Readiness Project to help public officials collaborate on artificial intelligence use.   Dive Brief: The Rockefeller Foundation and Center for Civic Futures launched the AI Readiness...
The past, the present and the future of Women in BIM

The past, the present and the future of Women in BIM

by Michael Andrews | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized

Rebecca De Cicco, global chair and founder of Women in BIM, discusses the group’s evolution over the past decade – and what lies ahead as it supports women across the globe to become part of a digital-first industry Digital impacts everything we do – from the homes we...
Bentley Systems launches “Phase 2” of the infrastructure metaverse

Bentley Systems launches “Phase 2” of the infrastructure metaverse

by Michael Andrews | Nov 25, 2022 | Uncategorized

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software giant, launched phase 2 of the infrastructure metaverse at its Year in Infrastructure conference in London. This new phase includes many enhancements intended to bridge gaps between data processes in information...
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