Remove 2019 Remove Building Resilience Remove Stakeholder Engagement
article thumbnail

A Community-Forward Approach 

Civil + Structural Engineer

When it comes to discussing climate change resilience and sustainability, Kramer believes that these topics are inherently tied into their commitment to people and communities and describes OHM as the “community advancement firm.” Elsewhere in Ohio, OHM is currently engaged in a project that contains multiple communities within its scope.

article thumbnail

2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Retrofitting the Ballston Wetland Park was a high-priority project in Arlington County’s Stormwater Management Program, and they were able to seek community input through a stakeholder advisory committee as well as with several community meetings to provide input to the design process.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Texas Arts Center & Admin Buildings Feature Rockfon Ceilings

CCR Magazine

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District ( CFISD ) recently opened the new Visual and Performing Arts Center ( VPAC ) and Mark Henry Administration Building on a 26-acre site. The VPAC and Administration Building mirror each other in their design, materials and finishes, including their ceiling systems.

article thumbnail

5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

So, if we’re going to tackle carbon NOW, we need to start to seriously address embodied carbon, which accounts for emissions associated with the production, transportation, and installation of building materials. This comes on the heels of Berkeley’s historic move to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings starting January 1, 2020.

article thumbnail

Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

Enrico’s commitment to inclusivity and community engagement set him apart in the field of architectural design. His professional journey is a testament to his multifaceted abilities across various capacities, including project design, management, leadership, teaching, and community engagement.

article thumbnail

Learn About the Latest News on UK Government Plans to Utilize More Timber in Construction, CBO Mike Firenze Joins Dome Construction, UK Builders Caught Committing Malpractice, and Marsh and Beazley Expand Construction Coverage

UK Construction Blog

The roadmap follows the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI)’s policy report Timber in Construction: Barriers and Solutions, political site visits, and APPG engagements. As we highlighted in our recent APPG report, the government must provide appropriate environmental legislation and market incentives to boost UK timber building.

article thumbnail

The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.