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ESFM USA® wins sustainability award from International Facility Management Association for impact of energy management solutions on carbon footprint

Civil + Structural Engineer

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

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.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Housing/Residential

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building includes co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and other amenities to support these efforts. This development also repurposed and gave new life to a historic, 100-year-old building that was in a state of disarray. RISE is managed by B.HOM Student Living as UH’s first externally managed student housing complex.

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Ralph Wilson Park Bridge Successfully Installed in City of Buffalo Over I-190,  

Civil + Structural Engineer

The bridge design was chosen through a community-based design competition led by the University at Buffalo Regional Institute in early 2020. The design illustrates an appreciation for Buffalo’s rich architectural and industrial heritage, coupled with a desire to create an innovative and optimized structure. 7th from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

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Shortening Project Timelines Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

Construction Daily News

How Timelines Impact Carbon Emissions A recent report from the United Nations found that the construction industry’s carbon footprint increased by 5% from 2020 to 2022 , and the sector is not on track to achieve decarbonization by 2050. Materials and machinery, as does the time spent on a work site, play a role.

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Understand About the Latest News on Cambridge South Station Begins Construction, Major Contractors Support Diesel-free Locations, UK Construction Grows, and Net Zero Design is Changing the Construction Business

UK Construction Blog

Meanwhile, the idea for diesel-free sites has the support of major contractors. Moreover, the building sector is undergoing a transformation brought on by net-zero design; and here is how you can make the most of this trend. By 2025, the Cambridge South station is planned to serve 1.8 million passengers.