Once a buzzword and only a possibility, prefabrication [or prefab] is now common practice on most construction projects. At GLY, we believe prefab, a Lean practice, to be an inherently…
A safer jobsite, increased productivity, and high quality results…three key priorities we take into account when we consider the use of advanced technology in our construction processes. Leveraging tools that…
The Pacific Northwest is a region of discovery. People come here to invent new technology, discover cures to diseases, and receive world-class medical care. The built environment needs to support…
In 2015 I wrote an exposé about the potential for Augmented Reality [AR] application in the building industry. After re-reading AR: Behind the Buzz, I realized just how far we’ve…
How the world will change post-pandemic remains to be seen. But one thing is for certain: COVID-19 is already shaping how and what people want to make their lives better…
In Mass Timber: Where to Start, Part I, the 2005 Poplar project team provided insight from their mass timber exploration and implementation journey—focusing on the product essentials. In Part II,…
On November 19, 2020, members of the 2005 Poplar team gave a virtual tour of the first commercial building in Issaquah, Washington to use cross laminated timber. Following the tour,…
You may have noticed an increase in references to mass timber in recent months. These two words are finding their way into everyday AECO language—for good reason. This game-changing structural…
“If you were an expert on technology last week, you’re in the dark this week.” This statement rings true for many people—especially those of us in construction. In a risk-averse…
Project FutureCare, a six-phase campus renewal project, continues to transform the Overlake Medical Center landscape as GLY pushes construction of the New East Tower closer to its December 2020 completion.…