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BUSINESS NEWS ARCHITECTURE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE WINS MAME AWARD FOR DESIGN OF ANTON ARCADE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY IN SACRAMENTO Architecture Design Collaborative was awarded the Multi Family Community of the Year by the North State Building Industry Association for its design of the Anton Arcade Residential community in Sacramento. An urban infill community, Anton Arcade features 148 modern residences in the established Arden Arcade neighborhood. The community features one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and offers an urban lifestyle in a revitalized area. Residents enjoy walkable access from their Green Point Rated community to Country Club Mall, public transportation, and a wide array of retailers. The residents’ clubhouse includes a complete kitchen, media lounge, computer center, fitness room, and play area. Other amenities include a pool, barbecue area, and picnic pavilion. On-site supportive services include after school programs and educational classes provided by Pacific Housing, Inc. “We founded ADC nearly four years ago with the goal of providing our clients with innovative and sustainable building design, and I am proud that our firm has been recognized with a MAME award,” said Corey DeManty, principal. “From the outset, this project – which provides modern affordable housing – was a true collaboration with Anton Development Company. We are very pleased to have played

a role in expanding affordable housing in Sacramento.” Architecture Design Collaborative services clients nationwide offering multi-disciplinary architectural, planning, and interior design services. ADC has active projects in 20 states specializing in mixed-use, residential, retail, and commercial projects. SIGHTSPACE PRO MOBILE EXPANDS AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY FOR ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION Limitless Computing Inc., the award-winning leading provider of 3-D mobile augmented reality, announced SightSpace Pro 4.0 for immersive and interactive visualization of 3-D models in real-world environments for Apple and Android users. SightSpace Pro now supports Apple’s ARKit, and combined with geolocation technology, provides a complete AR experience for Apple users from the office to the field. For easy access from anywhere, at any time, Apple and Android users can simply sign in to SightSpace Pro with their Google account and find their models, including those stored on the SightSpace Cloud. “Communicating design visions with clients and colleagues has been a challenge for many architecture and construction professionals,” commented Jeffrey Franklin, CTO, Limitless Computing Inc. “By emailing a SightSpace Share Code to a client, our users can share projects securely with any metadata they choose. Anywhere there is a Share Code

– in email, on blueprints, on a construction site – anyone with a mobile device can have an interactive, immersive, augmented reality experience. It’s augmented reality for everyone.” SightSpace Pro provides an augmented and virtual reality experience for all major 3-D modelling software, including Trimble SketchUp, Autodesk, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Solidworks, and .DWG. JACOBS SECURES ENGINEERING ROLE FOR THE KUALA LUMPUR TO SINGAPORE HIGH SPEED RAIL PROJECT Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has secured one of six coveted reference design consultant packages for the high profile Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail project, which was announced earlier this year. Once completed, the 350-kilometer high speed rail link will be the fastest city center to city center mode of travel between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, with a journey time of 90 minutes. Jacobs will deliver the RDC02 reference design package that includes the design of the five intermediate stations in Malaysia together with other HSR infrastructure associated with the station development, encompassing access roads, highway, and pedestrian links into existing infrastructure. “The win is another milestone for Jacobs and especially significant since this high-speed rail project is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia,” said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Asia Pacific Senior Vice President Patrick Hill.

BILL MURPHEY, from page 3

it’s very likely there are dozens of others feeling the same sense of loneliness. Reach out to them. Pick up the phone and introduce yourself. Talk about the leadership challenges you’re facing. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn many of your peers are experiencing similar challenges. Perhaps they have already built a peer group and you would be a welcomed addition. ❚ ❚ Participate in local business social events. Attend local chamber, civic, or charity events in your area. Introduce your- self to others at different leadership levels than yours. It’s a great way to introduce others to your amazing company, so ensure you have your “elevator speech” ready to go. Zweig Group is introducing a new program in 2018 specifically designed to connect AEC senior executives. CEO Roundtable will address the challenges of leading a firm and will provide ample opportunity to share and discuss issues facing you and like-minded peers. As an added feature, we’re going to connect the event with a tour of a local destination – perhaps a libation production facility – to encourage social networking. In the meantime, if you’re feeling the need to connect with someone who knows what you’re going through, give us a call. We’ve been in your shoes. BILL MURPHEY is Zweig Group’s director of education. Contact him at bmurphey@zweiggroup.com.

during the lunch, try joining a table of strangers. During the breaks, ask a friend to introduce you to two people. You’ll exponentially grow your network and may find a connection with someone with a similar background, hobbies, or experi- ence. Another tip for industry events: Load your pockets with busi- ness cards. To some people they’re old-fashioned, but there’s nothing like having a stack of cards on your desk that you can thumb through and be reminded of the people you’ve met. ❚ ❚ Cold call industry peers. While this may take you well out- side your comfort zone, it can be an incredibly effective ap- proach. If you’re feeling like you’re alone on your own island, “Zweig Group is introducing a new program in 2018 specifically designed to connect AEC senior executives. CEO Roundtable will address the challenges of leading a firm and will provide ample opportunity to share and discuss issues facing you and like-minded peers. ”

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