Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2023

The Steel Conference is the premier annual event for designers, fabricators, erectors, and construction professionals involved in the design and construction of steel buildings and bridges. For more information, please visit: strongtie.com/solutions/steel-construction.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Building Design 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth Once again, Denver is at the top of the list of the hottest housing markets overall based on December 2023 data from the U.S. News Housing Market Index (HMI). The analysis by U.S.

Building Permits 277

Building Permits Building Resilience Permits 277

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

Fire Protection Systems 245

Fire Protection Systems Building Design Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2023

The four papers were published in July 2023 as part of the SFPE Foundation Grand Challenges Initiative. Bethesda, and at the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Director, SFPE Foundation.  “For Director, SFPE Foundation. “While

Public Works 246

Public Works Building Resilience Sustainability Building Codes 246

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. with rooftop solar.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

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JUNE 2, 2023

Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes qpurcell Fri, 06/02/2023 - 12:29 Styrofoam. But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero's lineup of 13 prefabricated components are designed to be customized for any project.

Fire Protection System Installation 238

Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Resilience 238

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JULY 26, 2023

National Mall Concept Home Makes the Case for Prefab qpurcell Wed, 07/26/2023 - 11:00 Last month, Cypress Community Development Corporation and Marianne Cusato unveiled their concept home at the 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by the Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Construction of the National Mall concept home.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Steel Fabrication Building Design Energy Efficiency 246

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nominations Open for the 2024 Ivory Prize For Housing Affordability qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 09:17 Ivory Innovations has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. 19-20, 2023. The prize seeks to elevate ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the challenges facing the U.S.

Real Estate Development 262

Real Estate Development Public Works Building Resilience Modular Construction 262

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2025

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Together, McCarthy and HOK make up the design-build team leveraging their expertise to deliver a modern, efficient, and patient-centered facility tailored to the unique needs of children requiring behavioral health services. Furthering its mission as a community builder, McCarthy Building Cos.

Building Design 130

Building Design Facility Management Building Standards Building Resilience 130

Roads Online

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s International Flexible Pavements Conference returns in 2023. The 2023 conference will also highlight nine key themes, with sessions focusing on safer roads and safer people, resilient roads, governance and sustainability, as well as diversity and inclusion.

Infrastructure Development 104

Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Construction Equipment Sustainability 104

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2023

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? When modeled, this option was found to be the “most resilient, lowest-cost path to net zero for this location,” Beyers says.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Electrical Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Our team looks forward to working with CCG in building better and more resilient products for the nation’s infrastructure and commercial needs.” This is CCG’s second acquisition in 2023. while also building on its portfolio by adding building panels, cable management systems and water/wastewater industry products.

Building Materials Manufacturing 259

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Site Planning Modular Construction Prefabrication 290

The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize qpurcell Tue, 05/02/2023 - 09:20 Today, the U.S. In Phase 2, the finalists will evaluate the market and commercial viability of their solutions and demonstrate their innovations in testbeds, realistic settings, or existing buildings. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 246

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

John Sisk & Son CEO Paul Brown said: “The business performance in the year was impacted to varying extents by the effects of Covid-19 on projects which commenced building work before the costs of implementing new ways of working were fully understood. from £382.9m the previous year generating a pre-tax loss of £2.5m

Building Resilience 186

Building Resilience Contracts 186

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

The commitments are captured in Xylem’s 2023 Sustainability Report , which also details the company’s progress to advance water security. In 2023, Xylem also achieved notable progress in reducing its operational impacts, saving water, time, energy and resources. In 2023, the company provided clean water and sanitation solutions to 3.8

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 200

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

But the neighborhood’s newest addition fits right in, blending modern with a hint of Japanese inspiration and a nature-focused aesthetic that earned it the coveted Home of the Year award in the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for 2023. It also was designed to take advantage of a community solar program.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

The award will enable research to develop an advanced science-based framework for assessing the fire performance of cold-formed steel structures that results in more accurate modeling to ensure increased public safety, resource efficiency and resilience. The NSF award will run from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028.

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Project Management Consulting 242

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

Sustainability 202

Sustainability Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Building Materials 202

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. RELATED The Need for Resilient Construction Is Real. And the $1.2 million (about $1.6 Meanwhile, the U.K.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems Building Resilience Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Design of the project began in 2018 and was completed in 2023 with construction beginning in fall 2023. Additionally, the reconstruction of both sides of the bridge approaches will not only ensure a smoother ride for commuters but also facilitate efficient water drainage further enhancing the bridge’s resilience.

Environmental Consulting 264

Environmental Consulting Project Management Consulting Building Resilience Project Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

need better ways to achieve their water resilience goals and Peter brings to our team an industry-leading understanding of high-quality project delivery, contract compliance, client relationships, and business development in the water market,” said Tyler Jones, senior vice president and U.S. Communities across the U.S. About WSP in the U.S.

Project Management Consulting 255

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Foundation Systems Electrical Systems 255

Strong Tie

MARCH 12, 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie is participating in NHERI Converging Design , the third phase of testing a six-story mass timber building on the NHERI UCSD shake table. This project follows up on the testing of a ten-story mass timber building with the NHERI TallWood project. Learn more about this project and our live testing event.

Building Resilience 72

Building Resilience Building Design Structural Systems Building Optimization 72

The Pro Builder

JUNE 29, 2023

Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. Category Resiliency Offsite Construction Products Vantem-built South American home.

Modular Construction 246

Modular Construction Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Codes 246

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JULY 18, 2023

3D Printing Cement Alternative Boasts 92% Fewer Emissions qpurcell Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:23 In the tiny Texas town of Round Top, about 80 miles east of Austin, tens of thousands of treasure hunters gather several times a year for the region’s most renowned antique fairs. The Casitas homes range in size from just 400 to 900 square feet.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Resilience 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 29, 2024

Gallup has recorded near-record lows in public confidence in the majority of institutions it tracks, including big business, unions and newspapers–among the groups that build infrastructure and report on its progress. The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer found that government isn’t trusted, either.

Stakeholder Engagement 217

Stakeholder Engagement Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Public Works 217

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. It's important to our residents to have a building that's going to be able to sustain them.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In December 2023, the National Audit Office (NAO) warned that extreme weather resilience must be front of mind for governments, engineering service providers, city planners and more. The post Technology can provide the building blocks for extreme weather preparedness in the UK appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Building Resilience 116

Building Resilience Engineering 116

The Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2023

There is a limit of one submission per person, and photos are due by September 5, 2023, the company said in a recent press release. This campaign is another opportunity to bring visibility to the work they do and how Simpson Strong-Tie products help in their mission to build homes that are resilient and affordable.”

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Building Materials 130

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whirlpool Surpasses $125 Million in Donations to Habitat for Humanity ldeakins Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:42 Whirlpool is celebrating more than $125 million donated to Habitat for Humanity since their partnership began in 1999 Whirlpool has exceeded the $125 million milestone in in-kind product donations to Habitat for Humanity International.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Sustainability Collaboration 130

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele Expands Production of High-Tech Self-Powered Homes qpurcell Fri, 09/29/2023 - 09:40 America faces a housing crisis rooted in a lack of homes to meet growing demand. Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced. “The

Building Automation 242

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 242

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

On a higher level, large corporations and government agencies are incentivized to adopt and deploy digital tools with a focus on enhancing efficiency and enabling climate resilient design for infrastructure projects.

Permits 246

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Land Use Regulations 246