How a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern Architecture

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August 10, 2024

How a Tiny Midwestern Town Became a Mecca for Modern Architecture

In Columbus, Indiana, known for its remarkable modern architecture, Marlon Blackwell, an acclaimed architect, was chosen to design a new air traffic control tower. His innovative aluminum and steel structure will enhance the town's architectural legacy, continuing the tradition of renowned architects creating significant public buildings in this small Midwest community.

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-08-08/how-columbus-indiana-became-a-mecca-for-modern-architecture

New Zealand's concrete production dropped 11% to 3.92 million cubic meters in the 12 months through June, the lowest in over eight years, excluding the pandemic lockdown. This decline reflects a slowdown in construction, with output at its weakest since early 2016, apart from the June 2020 lockdown period.

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-08/new-zealand-concrete-output-drops-as-soft-economy-stalls-demand

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Pink plaster cloaks limestone house in Kenya by Studio Mehta Architecture

Limestone-block walls covered in pink plaster intersect to form UA House, which Kenyan practice Studio Mehta Architecture has added to a creekside site in Kilifi, Kenya.

www.dezeen.com/2024/08/08/ua-house-studio-mehta-architecture-kenya/

The Paris Olympics is an Interesting Case

"The Paris Olympic Village air-conditioning debacle is a perfect illustration of the barriers to climate action"

The row over air conditioning in the athletes' village at the Paris 2024 Olympics demonstrates the scale of the challenge we face in gaining acceptance for sustainable building technologies, writes Smith Mordak as part of our Olympic Impact series.

www.dezeen.com/2024/08/08/paris-olympics-air-conditioning-smith-mordak-opinion-olympic-impact

The Scottish government awarded Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd the contract to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy. Balfour Beatty will upgrade 9.6 km of road, build four major bridges, and improve junctions. They will use 4D planning technology to optimize and rehearse the construction sequence, enhancing project efficiency.

Balfour Beatty confirmed for £185m A9 dualling

Balfour Beatty has now been awarded a £185m contract by Transport Scotland to dual nearly 10km of the A9 in the Scottish Highlands.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/balfour-beatty-confirmed-for-185m-a9-dualling

Singapore's built environment (BE) sector is growing, with construction contracts expected to reach SGD 23-28 billion in 2021. Civil engineering roles, which offer lucrative career prospects, are in high demand. Aspiring engineers should specialize in fields like transportation, structural, construction, geotechnical, material, water resources, or environmental engineering to enhance their expertise and career opportunities.

Career Path Series: Ways To Build A Rewarding Career in Civil Engineering

As Singapore continues to improve its built environment (BE), there is a strong demand for construction and overall...

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