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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. Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness.

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3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy

BD+C

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. for the cases considered. for the cases considered.

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Innovative Technology helps deliver the Warrenton Southern interchange Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) selected design-build contractor Shirley Contracting Company, LLC (Shirley) and design service firm Dewberry to design and construct a solution that would alleviate the cumbersome congestion and safety concerns. million design-build project kicked off in 2018 and opened to traffic in 2020.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.

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5 EPA Regulations to Follow for a Green Construction Site

Construction Daily News

Each construction project requires scrutiny to ensure you follow local, state and federal regulations on building sites. This government agency is responsible for patrolling how the building sector affects the environment. generated about 600 million tons of waste in 2018.

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Swinerton Atlanta: Executive Promotions Announced

CCR Magazine

“Since establishing a presence in the Southeast five years ago, Swinerton has grown exponentially and is repeatedly selected as a partner of choice for corporate interiors, aviation projects, multifamily communities and other commercial builds,” says Derek Mosiman, vice president and division manager, Swinerton’s Atlanta Division. “As

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Air curtains effectiveness: Preventing wildfire smoke ingress at doorways

Construction Specifier

There are also designs that aesthetically recess into the ceiling above a doorway for high end buildings, such as hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities. They are economical, easy-to-install, carry short paybacks in energy savings, and provide an effective means of preventing wildfire smoke ingress through building doorways.