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The design and construction industry has been aware for some time of building information modeling. Some have been reluctant to embrace BIM while others have adopted it with open arms and invested in its implementation. This has resulted in a slow migration to adoption across the entire design and construction community.
A futuristic-looking, 10-story university medical building could graze the La Jolla skyline as early as mid-2016, according to officials of the U.C. San Diego Health System.
While construction has slowed for some districts, the Sweetwater Union High School district is working on nine projects designed to meet LEED Gold certification.
Voters in Washington recently approved $4.66 billion in maintenance and operations levies for school construction, as well as $507 million in bond issues and $816 million in capital projects.
Renovate or build new? This age-old question goes far beyond renovation vs. new construction because it involves multiple issues and community stakeholders. However, the answer is very straightforward: provide the best place for students to learn.