How Modern Fabricators Contribute to the Ever-Evolving Architectural Process
As previously outlined, the processes developed and executed by the modern fabricator are both innovative and ever-changing. The critical area of fabrication is no different as it requires well-thought-out processes and continuous quality system monitoring to ensure success.
Celebrating National Women In Construction Week And The Women At CEI Materials
According to current research from The National Association of Women in Construction, women make up 47% of the total employed workforce in the US. Conversely, that number falls to 11% in the construction market overall and even lower for those involved in non-traditional roles such as production. It is projected that in 2022 we will see considerable growth in new construction industry jobs, and companies will be looking to recruit more women.
CEI Materials Grows to Meet the Needs of the Ever-Evolving Architectural Market
The architectural market has gone through many changes over the last 20 years with the influence of technology and the design process itself. Architects are no longer locally, regionally, or domestically focused but rather globally. As a result, designs have become more complex and require stakeholders to become more tech-savvy and adept in internal processes.
Stakeholders Collaborate To Complete Series Of Impressive Projects Around DC During The Pandemic
No market was impervious to the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, which consumed the world in 2020. One such affected industry was construction which saw unprecedented costs and backlogs. Yet during a tumultuous year, CEI Materials was fortunate to partner with architects, contractors, and installers to complete a series of high-profile projects in Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas.
Mixed-Use Residential Building In Foggy Bottom Neighborhood Achieves LEED Silver With Multi-Material Facade
Boathouse is a mixed-use residential building in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood in Washington, DC. The site has been repurposed numerous times, adapted from a Howard Johnson hotel to George Washington University (GWU) student housing for nearly two decades. The property was most recently purchased by Urban Investment Partners from GWU for $35 million to develop the site into rental apartments.