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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. Skilled site designers excel at creating an engaged outdoor environment that meets the needs of the project users.

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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. It is manufactured by G4 Technologies, a subsidiary of the California-based construction company George Reed International, known as GRI.

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New York Build 2016 Conference

Construction Marketing

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Find out about the latest construction projects, plans, products and solutions. Site Managers. Roofing Systems.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

Efficient projects don’t have to be dramatically more expensive; the payback on many projects for energy-efficient systems and renewable energy is often years, not decades. High-performance envelope systems, glazing, lighting and HVAC technology can also reduce energy loads. Yet, there’s also an understanding that it’s not good enough.

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Read the Latest News on the U.K. Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma

UK Construction Blog

will issue eleven similar contracts for the project’s railway systems. These systems will have tracks, signaling, electricity, and overhead wires. There are many possibilities online, and Mascus is a good site to get used construction equipment. Political oxymoron: policy planning.

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Autodesk launches Forma

Extranet Evolution

Autodesk Flow is the industry cloud for M&E (mechanical and electrical). Looking back to 2016, Day said Autodesk’s vision has long been to shift AEC data to the cloud. Forma announcement According to Autodesk, Forma ’s initial capabilities target the early-stage planning and design process. Towards ‘BIM 3.0’

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Most high-performance building certifications and city codes use ASHRAE and ICC’s building codes to define energy performance requirements within their rating systems. Projects pursuing code compliance through the prescriptive method must document compliance of every energy system (envelope, lighting, HVAC, etc.)