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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable design options for parking lots include shared parking agreements, designated electric vehicle parking spaces, and integrated green space. Incorporating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into your site design, or even a redesign to an existing property, is a good way to go green.

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University of Nevada, Reno pavement testing technology hits the market

Civil + Structural Engineer

The device, named RTDensity, is based on the Retrofit Intelligent Compaction Analyzer previously developed by Commuri in the University’s Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Department. “I believe that RTDensity has the potential to change the way that quality control is handled throughout the industry,” Dr. Winkelmaier said.

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Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

The Pro Builder

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

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The Best Tool for Reaching Net-Zero in Construction? Improved Communication

In Eight

Of those organisations, 63% cite gaps in stakeholder communication, and 60% recognise non-standardised systems and processes affecting that final delivery. billion and be completed by 2016. We want electric vehicles, wind farms, and better battery energy storage systems. The connection is clear.

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The Transforming Construction Technology Ecosystem, Innovative Viewpoint Clients Among Key Highlights of Day 3 of Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The changing construction technology landscape and our clients’ innovative uses of technology were in the spotlight for Day Three of Collaborate 2018. Now, a full-service, national, electrical contractor established in four states, Guarantee remains committed to cutting-edge technologies and modern construction management software.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. In early 2016 I got that call from NPH. It was a 19-story Hampton Inn.

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Previewing Digital Construction Week (DCW) in London

Extranet Evolution

The work, which built on 3D Repo’s Safetibase technology, was funded through an innovation competition funded by High Speed Two (HS2) and managed by Innovate UK. Bentley Systems Bentley Systems has continued its acquisitive streak.