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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

The park expands Arlington County’s ability to meet Chesapeake Bay Watershed regulations while cultivating native plants and providing new boardwalk areas and fresh interpretive designs. Planned by SWA Group architects and designed and managed by the engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.,

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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Building safety gateway regime – frequently asked questions

Practical Law Construction

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. The gateways are: Gateway 1 – Planning stage. The gateways are: Gateway 1 – Planning stage. Gateway 2 – Before building work starts. No, not directly.

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Meet the interns: An inside look at their experience at The Korte Company

The Korte Company

And with any luck, our investment in the next generation makes us better both within and beyond The Korte Company. This year’s group of interns included specializations in project management, safety, design and more. We had bigger plans for him than pushing dirt. He also earned a full-time job in safety at The Korte Company.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Stormwater/flood response 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Education, proper product selection, and planning. Challenge Overview In 1972, the Clean Water Act, a national regulation, instructed that stormwater must be treated. When looking at the immense amounts of rain that have fallen in 2023 in California—30.04 will be faced with water challenges. The solution?

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

To say that AI was the hottest tech-related topic of 2023 would be an understatement. AI-driven technologies might also enhance safety protocols through real-time monitoring and analysis. In addition, the use of AI in design and planning stages could lead to more efficient resource utilization and cost-effective solutions.