International Quality & Productivity Center’s Next Generation Healthcare Facilities Summit will be held Feb. 10-12 in Santa Monica, Calif. More than 24 experts will discuss the principles of healthcare facility design in regard to architectural vision, cleanliness, indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, daylighting, acoustic control and more. Read More …
Innovative Technology Helps Brasfield & Gorrie Complete St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital on Schedule
ATLANTA, Ga. — Brasfield & Gorrie announced the on-schedule completion of St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, Ga., which was facilitated in part by a “BIM Box,” an innovative tool created at the jobsite. Read More …
Building Information Modeling Group Sets New Industry-Wide Standards for BIM
A nationwide group of Building Information Modeling users, known as the BIMForum, released the first-of-its kind standard establishing definitions for how complete Building Information Models need to be for different stages of the design and construction process. The new standard, known as the Level of Development Specifications, was developed under an agreement with the American Institute of Architects. Read More …
Taylor Welcomes Kevin Hinrichs, Eric Peabody
TAYLOR has added two new leaders to its San Francisco, Calif. office, Project Directors Kevin Hinrichs and Eric Peabody. This energetic duo and their knowledge of complex projects expand the firm’s healthcare expertise and leads Taylor into the science market. Read More …
BIM Group Seeks Comments on Uniform Standards for Plans
A nationwide group of Building Information Modeling users, known as the BIMForum, is seeking industry input on a proposed set of standards establishing how complete Building Information Models need to be for different stages of the design and construction process. Once finalized, the new standards, known as Level of Development Specifications, will allow everyone to clearly articulate how complete model elements for the different building systems are or need to be throughout the design and construction process.