Author: Caryn Norton
“The topping off of the Hardt Foundation Tower is not just about reaching new heights in the construction of our new patient tower project, but elevating care for our growing community. Every beam is a promise and a commitment to the future of medical services in Bakersfield.”
In 2020, a group of some of the brightest minds in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry came together to answer the question, “How do we find technology platforms that are made especially for our industry by those who know it best?” The answer: AEC Angels.
That the whole is greater than the sum of its parts has never rung truer for Govan Brown (GB) than when they came together with CIBC, one of Canada’s “Big 5” banks, to build a new, 1.7Msf corporate campus in the heart of downtown Toronto. Hailed as the largest private-sector commercial project Toronto has seen in a generation, CIBC SQUARE presented an opportunity to build a partnership in an equally ambitious fashion—bringing together firms traditionally in competition with one another to construct a landmark development that would transform the city.
When Westfield Specialty, a leading insurance and underwriting firm, sought to relocate their London office to the prestigious 22 Bishopsgate, the firm turned to EDGE and Structure Tone to handle the design and construction of their new workplace. Aiming to complete the single-floor, 26,000sf fit-out in just 23 weeks, the Westfield Specialty team opted for a two-stage Design & Build project delivery approach.
n construction, innovation isn’t confined to piloting the newest technologies. Over the past decade, clients, contractors, and owners have been exploring project delivery methods that challenge traditional contractual structures to enhance collaboration and speed up delivery. One of the new and improved methods that has garnered significant attention in the industry is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
Designed as the new headquarters for Google’s Global Business Organization and developed by Oxford Properties, St. John’s Terminal is a state-of-the-art, historic, environmentally conscious, 1.3Msf workplace. In completing this renovation, the goal was to create an amazing work environment that celebrates the building’s illustrious past as a High Line rail terminal, yet also looks to the future with an innovative, sustainable design that inspires over 3,000 Google employees.
When clients come to RC Andersen, they expect a company that will go above and beyond to meet the schedule, stay on budget, and fulfill their needs—and it all starts with the contract. While various contract types are employed to meet the diverse needs of clients and projects, for RC Andersen, there’s a combination approach that stands out for its unique balance of cost control, risk management, and fostering strong client relationships: cost plus with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
With conference season in full swing here at BuiltWorlds, it is important to take stock of the lessons learned from those events to ensure we’re contributing to our broader mission: driving innovation in the architecture, engineering, construction, and adjacent industries.
As design-build continues to rise in popularity and redefine project delivery, general contractors must master its nuances. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) champions this process, promoting its advancement through specialized certification and emphasizing the value of education and advocacy collaboration.
Structure Tone Dublin is leading the charge in driving sustainability forward in the construction sector by focusing on
collaboration and innovative in critical areas like waste diversion and supply chain engagement.