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Some architectural engineering textbooks were too general. Some were overly specific. However, Professor John Zhai has struck the perfect balance with his new book, earning him the College of ...

Tall buildings represent a pinnacle of modern engineering and architectural ingenuity, embodying the vertical expansion of urban environments and the quest for sustainable densification. The design of ...

As AI tools introduce unilateral decision-making in the construction industry, the standards for adoption increase.

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This activity was supported by a contract between the National Academy of Sciences and the Wallace Foundation (20220067). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this ...

Randy Hopkins is VP of global systems engineering at Komprise. He brings more than 20 years’ experience in technical leadership roles and has a proven track record building systems engineering ...