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Reinventing Empty Buildings via Office-to-Lab Conversions

Civil + Structural Engineer

And lastly, trillions of dollars are being invested into sustainable environmental solutions. As a result, this approach sparks a multitude of opportunities for innovation and collaboration across communities and cities while considering the economic realities of lab costs and the environmental benefits of building reuse.

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ITpipes Secures $20 Million to Transform Water Infrastructure Management with AI and Cloud Solutions, Ensuring Safer, Healthier Communities

Civil + Structural Engineer

Specifically, the funding will allow ITpipes to scale its operations, elevate customer service and develop new products, such as advanced AI-driven condition assessment technology for managing underground infrastructure. ITpipes offers powerful cloud-based tools housed in a single, authoritative inspection repository.

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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. In 2012, 18 miles of the 21-mile project was completed. The Seabeach Amaranth does its part.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Decreased moisture content (MC) and lowered relative humidity (RH) from poor external curing practices also impact the durability of the top layer. Measuring light reflected off a floor is not the same as assessing the quality and performance of the floor itself. The top 19 to 25 mm (0.75

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. Flooring selection can have a substantial impact in this area.

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BIM Strategy for the Built Environment

Building Information Management

Move from being 80% Reactive 20% Preventative to 80% Preventative 20% Reactive (or less)… and reduce overall cost and environmental impact. Identify and Rank Problems and Opportunities – Inventory, Physical and Functional Conditions, Deficiencies and Costs and Associated Impacts vs. Time. Organizational Resources.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

How air leakage can impact building durability. Environmental Product Declarations. How air leakage can impact building durability. Variables like local climatic conditions, building size and design, and energy source all play a role in determining the impact reducing air leakage can have on energy use. Energy savings.