Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record. 2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. 4 This means embracing building products with the lowest embodied carbon possible without compromising performance.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 8, 2023

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism. Click here to view the complete list of categories and winners.) Click here to view the complete list of categories and winners.) “Our

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Green Building Sustainability Building Design 246

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

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Panelists at the “Buildings and Construction for Sustainable Cities: New Key Partnerships for Decarbonization, Adaptation, and Resilience” session during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, on December 6, 2023, at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Courtesy COP28.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Building Codes Building Resilience Green Building 64

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Functioning as a living lab, the center enables students to engage with sustainability practices, conduct environmental studies, and brainstorm solutions to various challenges. A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls.

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. In this way, it helps unlock the resilience dividend.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

Roads Online

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s International Flexible Pavements Conference returns in 2023. The development of technology and best practice processes continues to accelerate the industry’s push towards sustainability, with the conference set to showcase these offerings.

Infrastructure Development 104

Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Construction Equipment Sustainability 104

The Pro Builder

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

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The year 2023 promises to be a landmark period for the construction market, with unprecedented projects and urbanization initiatives shaping the landscape of cities worldwide. This article delves into the key trends and factors contributing to the remarkable growth of the construction sector in 2023.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Information Modeling (BIM) Infrastructure Development Green Building 52

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

BDC Network

JULY 26, 2023

Carbon Neutrality at HKS, with Rand Ekman, Chief Sustainability Officer 0 dbarista Wed, 07/26/2023 - 11:40 Rand Ekman, Chief Sustainability Officer at HKS Inc., Sustainability Rand Ekman, Chief Sustainability Officer at HKS Inc., discusses the firm's decarbonization strategy and carbon footprint assessment.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Building Materials Building Design 52

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

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 24, 2023

In celebration of Earth Day and the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG), APTIM—a recognized leader in environment, resilience, and sustainability services—has released its annual ESG Report. The 2022 ESG Report is available for free download on APTIM’s website.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Building Resilience Sustainability Energy Efficiency 130

The Pro Builder

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

The Pro Builder

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 29, 2024

The bad news is it might not be enough to sustain trust in today’s era of misinformation, disengagement, and plummeting levels of trust across all aspects of society. The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer found that government isn’t trusted, either. Increased investment in infrastructure is one key to sustaining public confidence.

Stakeholder Engagement 217

Stakeholder Engagement Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Public Works 217

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

Woburn, Massachusetts (April 2023) – As an industry leader committed to sustainability, RHEINZINK introduces RHEINZINK-prePATINA® ECO ZINC architectural zinc products. Effective February 2023, only certified reduced-carbon zinc is used to produce RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC products.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Building Resilience 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In 2023, we are hosting Autodesk University in Las Vegas between November 13-15 and covering key topics that can help improve your business. AU 2023 Mobile App The AU 2023 mobile app is now live! These AU 2023 community experiences include meetups, community zone, after-class connections, and receptions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 75

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Building Resilience Schedule Management 75

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

BDC Network

APRIL 12, 2023

Watch: Trends in urban design for 2023, with James Corner Field Operations 0 dbarista Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:48 Isabel Castilla, a Principal Designer with the landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations, discusses recent changes in clients' priorities about urban design, with a focus on her firm's recent projects.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Landscaping Building Design Architecture 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Fiberglass conduit is an overall cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable alternative to steel, PVC, clay, copper and other conduit pipe materials and offers benefits such as light weight, corrosion resistance, fire resistance, durability and non-conductivity. This is CCG’s second acquisition in 2023.

Building Materials Manufacturing 259

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

said Jesse Kropelnicki , Incoming CEO of Verdantas, “She is deeply collaborative and inclusive in her leadership approach, an empathetic leader, and understands the power of communication and data-driven decision-making to build upon our company’s growth and efficiency in the marketplace.” .

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Sustainability Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

The Pro Builder

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. It’s also stronger, more durable, and longer lasting.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Resilience 246

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

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 Modular Construction Site Planning Building Materials Manufacturing 290

Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

As outlined in the latest IPCC synthesis report, decarbonization is more than just a critical priority in 2023—it’s key to securing a sustainable future, and our actions in the next few years to mitigate and draw down emissions will be pivotal. degree C aligned emissions reduction targets for buildings.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 15, 2024

as well as the first on the East Coast to produce sustainable hydrogen energy on-site. Mortenson) as engineer of record (EoR) on the design-build team. Recognized in 2023 on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list, WSP is driving social impact and commitment to ESG. Mortenson Co. wsp.com

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Held at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center, the Pipe School will continue the Concrete Pipe Week 2023 theme of Engineered Strength. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability. Photos must be submitted by December 15th, 2023, and winners will be announced at the 2024 Pipe School.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Stakeholder Engagement Building Resilience Inspection 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Mortenson team members shared speeches to celebrate the commitment this building embodies and thanked the craft team members working onsite to deliver this building safely. “As we reach new heights with mass timber, we’re not just building a facility; we’re crafting a sustainable legacy for future generations. .”

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Building Resilience Project Management Material Storage 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that Autodesk University is back for 2023 — and it’s better than ever before! Here’s a quick preview of the important topics we’ll be covering in the 2023 session. Professionals will be empowered to overcome challenges and maximize sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 80

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialty Contracting Stakeholder Engagement Project Management 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2023

Calling all construction professionals—we’ve got some exciting news: Autodesk University (AU) is back in Las Vegas in 2023! Taking place from November 13-15, AU 2023: The Design & Make Conference will fill you with knowledge and inspiration so you can build the world you want to see. But let’s get to the specifics.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Design Sustainability 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2024

Strategic additions to the water team further strengthen the firm’s expertise to provide effective and resilient solutions to support water infrastructure needs statewide. Recognized in 2023 on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list, WSP is driving social impact and commitment to ESG. wsp.com

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Electrical Systems 130