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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record.

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WSP USA’s ClimateVue Platform Earns SEAL Sustainable Product Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Aperture is a tool used for public outreach.

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Sneak Preview: The 2024 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement Competition

Civil + Structural Engineer

Did it make a community impact? Did it make an environmental impact? In 2023, there were a total of 14 winners in four categories. million square foot terminal had features to maximize safety, security, and efficiency. Was there an innovative component to the technical processes? on time, on budget)?

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2023 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

There is no better way to start than by recognizing those young professionals who have already made an impact through exceptional technical capability, leadership ability, effective teaching or research, or public service. We honor those new firms who are already making an impact with our Top New Venture Award.

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How Asset Management Can Support a Secure Water Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

It includes the tactical efforts of careful monitoring and optimizing assets, and it delivers valuable benefits to resiliency, sustainability and economy. Without a comprehensive understanding of all system assets, it can take days or even weeks just to assess damage.

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How Asset Management Can Support a Secure Water Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

It includes the tactical efforts of careful monitoring and optimizing assets, and it delivers valuable benefits to resiliency, sustainability and economy. Santa Monica Beach California sunset Without a comprehensive understanding of all system assets, it can take days or even weeks just to assess damage.

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Enacting change: Robyn Simpson’s sustainable strategies at Coates

Roads Online

Material supplied by Coates Coates has established itself as one of the leading providers of equipment hire and solutions in Australia, with a clear focus on sustainability. This focus is personified by Robyn Simpson, National Manager of Environment and Sustainability, whose passion for the natural world was kindled during her childhood.