Julien Bélair

Julien Bélair

Manufacturing Process Consultant
Julien Bélair is a trusted voice in Manufacturing and Logistics. With a focus on innovation in building and infrastructure, Julien outlines the latest developments in the industry, covering topics such as additive manufacturing, sustainable production practices, and circular economy principles. Julien believes in the transformative potential of these technologies, and he freely shares his passion in his writings.
Vectortology Standardizes and Automates BAS Graphics
Technology & Equipment Vectortology Standardizes and Automates BAS Graphics

For years, the building automation industry has grappled with a significant operational bottleneck, where the sophisticated, data-rich environments of modern smart buildings were represented by little more than static, manually intensive graphical interfaces. This persistent disconnect between the

Is the Build to Rent Boom About to Go Bust?
Construction Management Is the Build to Rent Boom About to Go Bust?

The United Kingdom's Build to Rent sector has long been hailed as a revolutionary force in the housing market, but recent data presents a deeply contradictory picture that is causing ripples of concern among investors and developers alike. While a record number of new, purpose-built rental homes

Taylor Brooks Buys Bend Land, Lands First Client
Construction Management Taylor Brooks Buys Bend Land, Lands First Client

As the demand for commercial and light industrial space continues to outpace supply in Central Oregon, a significant new development in Bend's north end is poised to reshape the landscape for local businesses seeking room to expand. Developer Taylor Brooks, operating through its subsidiary TB Bend

Foster + Partners Wins Approval for Sustainable Retrofit
Design & Architecture Foster + Partners Wins Approval for Sustainable Retrofit

Foster + Partners has officially received planning approval from Westminster City Council for a landmark sustainable redevelopment of the office building at 1 St James’s Square, London, a project poised to significantly influence the future of urban renewal. This ambitious undertaking moves away

Why Is a Labor Deal Key to NYC's Climate Defense?
Construction Management Why Is a Labor Deal Key to NYC's Climate Defense?

In a metropolis defined by its waterfront, the monumental task of constructing a defense against rising sea levels and intensifying storms has become one of New York City's most urgent and expensive undertakings. As the city embarks on a $1.7 billion project to fortify Lower Manhattan, a less

Can Hempcrete Solve Construction's Carbon Problem?
Market Overview Can Hempcrete Solve Construction's Carbon Problem?

The global construction industry stands at a critical juncture, confronting its profound environmental impact, which includes accounting for 32% of the world's energy demand and 35% of its carbon dioxide emissions. The very materials that form the backbone of modern infrastructure, particularly

Binghamton University Acquires Vestal Property for Expansion
Construction Management Binghamton University Acquires Vestal Property for Expansion

In a significant move that underscores its commitment to future growth and addressing critical spatial constraints, Binghamton University has finalized the acquisition of a major office complex on the Vestal Parkway. The university purchased the four-acre property, formerly the headquarters of the

Patient Capital Rewrites Australian BtR Financing Rules
Construction Management Patient Capital Rewrites Australian BtR Financing Rules

In a market recalibrating from the intense pressures of high inflation and interest rate volatility, the financial playbook for Australia's burgeoning build-to-rent (BtR) sector is undergoing a fundamental and necessary rewrite. While conventional financing models increasingly struggle to make

AI Simplifies Home and Interior Design to a Single Click
Design & Architecture AI Simplifies Home and Interior Design to a Single Click

The traditionally complex, time-consuming world of home building and interior design is undergoing a radical transformation, one driven by the potent capabilities of artificial intelligence. What once required years of specialized expertise, prohibitively expensive software, and weeks of

State Mandates Reshape San Rafael's Historic Skyline
Construction Management State Mandates Reshape San Rafael's Historic Skyline

A profound and disruptive transformation is underway in downtown San Rafael, where a decades-old, community-crafted vision for development is colliding with the unyielding force of state-level housing legislation. For years, the city pursued a future that balanced modest growth with the

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