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Jacobs, Burns & McDonnell, HPE Sustainable Data Center Modernization, WSP, and Alfa Tech Consulting Engineers head BD+C's ranking of the nation's largest data center sector engineering and engineering/architecture (EA) firms for 2024, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2024 Giants 400 Report. https://loom.ly/wyRFnq0

Join the Building Design+Construction and Multifamily Pro+ editorial team for this live webinar (December 11, 1:00 pm ET) on key trends and innovations in the $130 billion U.S. multifamily housing market. A panel of multifamily design experts will present their latest projects, trends, innovations, and data/research on three primary multifamily sub-sectors: luxury multifamily rental, mixed-use multifamily, and assisted living/memory care facilities. https://loom.ly/BB4zeOw

Results from a new survey of architecture, engineering, and construction companies around the world show increasing adoption of AI, according to a report from AEC software developer Bluebeam. Almost three quarters (74%) of AEC companies use AI in one or more phases of their building projects. https://loom.ly/kCY_r9w

The 10-acre Torrey View life science research campus has opened in San Diego’s Del Mar Heights neighborhood. Developed by Breakthrough Properties and designed by Flad Architects, the campus offers 520,000 sf of state-of-the-art laboratory and office space, as well as landscaped gathering spaces. (Photo: Jason O'Rear, courtesy Flad Architects) https://loom.ly/sGAVTwk

These 24 architects are being recognized for their career achievements and passion for the AEC profession in BD+C's 19th Annual 40 Under 40 competition. https://loom.ly/WqpjsoY

These architects, engineers, contractors, and real estate developers are being recognized for their career achievements, passion for the AEC profession, involvement with AEC industry organizations, and service to their communities. https://loom.ly/9zo25Qw

A recent proposal from the Pew Charitable Trusts and architecture firm Gensler would convert vacant office buildings into residences of micro-apartments to help alleviate the housing crisis. The units would be no larger than 150 sf. Living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities would be shared with others on the same floor. https://loom.ly/Cy0Hpa4

Demand for luxury multifamily living is strong nationwide, even as financing and rising materials costs can be construction impediments, say the nearly 20 AEC and developer firms that BD+C contacted in July and August to learn what trends are influencing this housing sector’s design and construction. Here’s what we heard. https://loom.ly/mpB9ThY

One High Line, a luxury residential project spanning a full city block in New York’s West Chelsea neighborhood, reached completion this summer following years of delays related to investor lawsuits and a foreclosure. https://loom.ly/pf25OZc

It's no secret that more developers and AEC firms are leaning toward mass timber options. And while growth estimates from different market watchers are all over the map, there is clear evidence that more buildings are incorporating mass timber components, especially as codes adjust to allow the use of prefabricated cross-laminated timber for taller buildings. https://loom.ly/IMcE0To