News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: January 13, 2010
BSA Lecture Schedule
january 20
The practice of living system design - William Reed AIA
A nationally recognized sustainability expert and member of the Committee on the Advancement of Sustainability talks about the imperative to nurture a conscious understanding of the whole system of life-giving processes that shape the places we live in.
march 18
Cultural complexity - Samina Quraeshi
An artist, author and educator raised in Pakistan brings her global perspective and her devotion to arts and culture to Boston to share highlights from her rich and varied experiences and book projects.
april 21
Architecture through urban design - Lawrence Chan FAIA of Chan Krieger Sieniewicz
The BSA president shares observations on built environments enhanced and made more meaningful through urban design.
may 19
The Canary Project - Susannah Sayler - Co-sponsored by the Loeb Fellowship Program at Harvard
A photographer and founder of the Canary Project discusses her experiences photographing landscapes around the world impacted by climate change.
june 16
Civic center - Joshua Simoneau
The 2008 recipient of the prestigious Rotch Travelling Scholarship recounts lessons learned from European civic spaces and how they might be applied to improve Boston's civic realm.
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Columns and Thought Leadership
Careers in Construction Month focus on training and safety - by Joe Camilo
October is Careers in Construction Month, and rarely has it been more consequential. According to our chapter’s national parent organization, the construction industry needs to attract half-a-million new workers in the coming year to meet demand. Addressing that need is a huge job, but we at ABC MA are trying to do our part.
The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder
When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue
Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?
The answer is “Yes!” While January marks the official new year, many businesses view September as a fresh start. This makes summer an ideal time for commercial property owners to schedule long-term electrical maintenance projects.
The rise of incubators and co-working spaces: The latest in life sciences - by Matt Combs
In recent years, the life science industry has witnessed a shift in how companies operate and innovate. One of the key driving forces behind this transformation is the emergence of incubators and co-working spaces specifically tailored to meet the unique budget and schedule needs of startups.