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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record. F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record. At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems.

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How Asset Management Can Support a Secure Water Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

Utilities and their engineers of record view asset management as a cost-effective strategy for achieving exceptional control and oversight of plant and network assets so that every ounce of value is extracted from those assets before they are replaced. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

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How Asset Management Can Support a Secure Water Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

Utilities and their engineers of record view asset management as a cost-effective strategy for achieving exceptional control and oversight of plant and network assets so that every ounce of value is extracted from those assets before they are replaced. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport. How does investment in infrastructure in regional and remote areas impact community liveability, and what feedback are you receiving from residents about these changes?

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

The Province of Ontario has introduced an Environmental Protection Act ( EPA ) that defines a contaminant as any solid, liquid, gas, odor, heat, sound, vibration, radiation, or combination resulting directly or indirectly from human activities that may cause an adverse effect. 113, Noise Control Code and Construction Rule of January 18, 2007.