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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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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

One of the firms supporting the AEC industry’s charge towards efficiency and transparency is Ecobot, which launched in 2018 as one of the first digital solutions for environmental permitting. As these changes occur, the task of the environmental consultant remains the same: to assess land use risk and opportunity for their client.

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An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data

The Pro Builder

That company, Higharc , launched in 2018. Homebuilding Data Analytics Higharc automates the flow of information about home plans among the various homebuilding departments and stakeholders—from permitting officers to tradespeople to salespeople. Changes are a complete chaos monkey for every builder,” he says.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Falls are common at water treatment plants, and plants struggling to adjust to climate change are even more perilous. “A

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Crafting a Blueprint for Safety: The Significance of Traffic Control Plans

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Greg Ryan Traffic Control Plans are an integral part of civil and structural engineering projects, impacting safety, efficiency, and success. These comprehensive blueprints provide a structured framework for managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around construction sites, roadwork zones, and various infrastructure projects.

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Innovative Technology helps deliver the Warrenton Southern interchange Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

million design-build project kicked off in 2018 and opened to traffic in 2020. The design team used Bentley’s OpenRoads technology in all aspects of the project, which allowed for real-world contextualization of the project site and elements in a 3D deliverable.

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The Construction Industry Has The Potential To Reduce Carbon By 40% – Will It?

UK Construction Blog

To do so would be a massive achievement considering that, according to government statistics, construction, demolition, and excavation work generated 62 per cent of the UK’s waste in 2018. Similarly, the transportation of these materials to construction sites can also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Will it happen?