UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Retrofitting addresses these issues while utilising the existing structure. Additionally, retrofitting can eliminate the need to demolish structures and build new ones in their place. The Ofgem price cap has decreased a few times during 2023 , offering much-needed relief for many people. The same goes for structures themselves.

Renewable Energy Systems 62

Renewable Energy Systems Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 62

BDC Network

JULY 6, 2023

The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Green Building 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

Engineering 246

Engineering Historic Preservation Structural Systems Material Storage 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2023

NEW YORK, NY (July 12, 2023) – Bromley Companies, developer of a diversified national portfolio, today announced the completion of 122 Fifth Avenue, an 11-story mixed-use project in the heart of Union Square. In addition to the rooftop terrace, new, wellness-oriented amenities include a bike storage room with a shower area.

Architecture 130

Architecture Historic Preservation Building Commissioning Flooring Systems 130

BDC Network

DECEMBER 4, 2023

rcassidy Mon, 12/04/2023 - 13:23 GEETI SILWAL, AICP, LEED AP BD+C With its ETOD Policy Toolkit Study, Austin, Texas, is striving to make communities centered on transit stops more equitable for current and future residents and local businesses. But this also means addressing existing gaps in the current system.

Infrastructure Development 95

Infrastructure Development Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Public Works 95

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2023

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Efficiency 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2023

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Efficiency 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.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Stresses are long-term issues, like ageing infrastructure or rising sea levels, that gradually weaken systems over time. Traditional pavement design relies on historical climate data to anticipate local temperature ranges and precipitation patterns. Additionally, it improves the impermeability of the pavement structure.

Historic Preservation 64

Historic Preservation Structural Systems Property Management Fire Protection System Installation 64

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. These four adaptive reuse projects, all 2023 Best in American Living Award winners , exemplify that mission and spirit.

Historic Preservation 246

Historic Preservation Ceiling Systems Building Design Real Estate Development 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

As rainfalls intensify, stormwater runoff has become more severe and has caused flooding resulting in significant damage to structures and substantial impacts to daily commerce. An example of more intense rainfall occurred in April 2023 where more than 26 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Infrastructure Development 246

Infrastructure Development Structural Systems Historic Preservation Foundation Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Earlier in 2022, the state of Missouri established a firm precedent for design/ build delivery of historic bridge projects. The Missouri Department of Transportation requested proposals for the design/build of its $243 million Chester Bridge project and a contract to a design/build team could be awarded as early as March 2023.

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Public Works Building Design Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

WEDG is a national rating system and set of guidelines that pushes the bar for creating resilient, ecological, and accessible waterfront design. Pritzker is investing $73 million for constructing shoreline stabilization structures in three locations within Illinois Beach State Park. First Project to Meet Version 3.0

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Geotechnical Engineering Historic Preservation Site Planning 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

According to a 2023 report by Booking.com, 76% of travelers expressed a desire to travel more sustainably. According to a 2023 report by Statista, the global VR market in the hospitality industry is expected to grow to $2.6 According to a 2023 report by Skift, 61% of consumers are willing to spend more for personalized experiences.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Controls Building Standards Sustainability 52

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. million to help defray the price of demolishing the site’s current structures. Federal Nexus: 23 U.S.C. §

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Fire Protection System Installation Real Estate Development Historic Preservation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. increase in total construction spending in Q3 of 2023. CAGR from 2023 to 2028.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

BDC Network

JUNE 28, 2023

When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. The revamped Sinclaire on Seminary claims the space of a 1980s office building.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Zoning Building Design Ceiling Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

In 2023, the Royal Air Force signed an 83 million pound ($103 million) contract with Boeing to create a new centre for its E-7 fleet. Along with steel, the British government obtained 7,000-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) cladding for the E-7 maintenance and mission systems training buildings. I had computer mice. Totally revolting.”

Fire Protection System Installation 62

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 62