Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 8, 2023

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Prometheus Materials , a leader in sustainable building materials, announced today the achievement of remarkable results in the ASTM C423 sound-absorption testing of its ground-breaking bio-cement and bio-concrete technology.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. Renovations were carried out with the utmost respect for the original design and materials, ensuring that any changes blended seamlessly with the existing structure.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

California is experiencing a construction boom in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development. The construction surge includes projects related to transportation, sustainable housing, and clean energy initiatives infrastructure developments.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Mercer Mass Timber (MMT ) , a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., The installation of the mass timber panels began in Spring 2024 and is now fully complete. MMT is redefining sustainable construction with innovative, bio-based building materials.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. The Kenneth G.

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BD+C

MARCH 5, 2020

The French government unveiled plans for a sustainability law that will ensure all new public buildings are built from at least 50% timber or other natural materials. It will apply to all public buildings financed by the French state. The mandate will apply to buildings constructed for the 2024 Paris Olympics complex.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

How AI and Mushrooms Helped Turn an Empty Urban Lot into Affordable Housing qpurcell Wed, 01/10/2024 - 10:39 In Oakland, Calif., Within a year, the site will be reborn as The Phoenix, a development of 316 affordable and sustainable homes created with Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Irving, Texas – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is excited to announce its Pipe School 2024 held January 29th – February 1st in Frisco, TX, just outside of Dallas. Undeniable Sustainability. A tour of Rinker Materials Grand Prairie plant is also available on Wednesday morning. Proven Resilience.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

25 Innovative Solutions to the Housing Affordability Crisis qpurcell Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:32 Nonprofit organization Ivory Innovations has announced the Top 25 Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. Here are the 2024 Ivory Prize Top 25 Finalists (listed by category and alphabetical order): Construction & Design 1.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

As a manufacturer of structural carbon-negative building materials, Plantd provides a seamless switch for homebuilders currently using Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Horton signifies a major shift in today’s sustainability-driven homebuilding landscape. before full-scale production and delivery is expected to begin in 2024.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It qpurcell Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:50 After harvesting their rice and wheat crops, many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left on their fields. The company gathers straw that otherwise would go up in harmful flames and turns it into building boards. This practice accounts for 3.5%

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Commercial Construction Costs 2024 increased 0.1% for the month of November 2024, while overall construction input prices are 0.5% Prices decreased crude petroleum prices were down 3.3%, while unprocessed energy materials prices were down 2.0%., The post Commerical Construction Costs 2024 appeared first on 4BT.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura® ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. To that end, we caught up with 30+ industry experts and insiders who have generously shared their perspectives and predictions for 2024.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 21, 2024

Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Replacing Concrete with Composite Blocks Photo courtesy RENCO USA RENCO’s proprietary building blocks replace concrete, steel, and wood.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:41 Cement and concrete production generates as much as 9% of all human CO2 emissions. Photo courtesy Carbon Limit What happens to the mineralized CO2 if the building gets torn down or the road gets torn up? It’s stable, which is the best part.

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Procore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on another remarkable year spent working alongside our customers, partners and the global construction community. Together, we’ve continued to build a connected construction industry–one that enables productivity, efficiency and safety.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2023

As it approaches its 50 th anniversary in 2024, MVE + Partners adds this fourth outpost to its existing locations in Irvine, Los Angeles and Denver. At MVE we always strive to incorporate the priorities of the community into our building designs,” said Seah. The Bay Area has its own unique character and culture.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

This story was supplied by Coates Coates provides a guide to the market trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the construction sector in 2024. 2023 was a busy year for the Australian engineering and construction industry and current forecasts point to an equally busy 2024. billion in FY24, and grow to $12 billion in FY26.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 4, 2024

USGBC Offering Free Course on Adaptive Reuse for the Month of June csweeney Tue, 06/04/2024 - 08:00 The course explores several successful models of adaptive reuse projects around the US The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a nonprofit with a focus on sustainable building design, is offering free courses throughout 2024.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

To put this into perspective, according to Sustainability Victoria, more than 500 quarries produce about 500 million tonnes of heavy construction materials every year. The infrastructure and roads sectors rely heavily on raw materials, as such the importance of sustainable materials and alternatives has grown significantly.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

2024 promises to be a transformative year for public companies when it comes to reporting on strides made toward greater environmental sustainability.[ Companies doing the right thing to avoid emissions can and should get credit for good work beyond corporate sustainability reports tacked onto annual financial filings.

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Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With another year closed, 2024 is stretched out before us like a blank canvas. So what can the construction industry expect from 2024? Let’s take a look into what’s on the horizon in this 2024 construction outlook. In this blog: What is the Construction Market Outlook for 2024? In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 21, 2024

ArmorZone temporary road barriers are now as sustainable as ever, with recycled plastic implemented within its design. The ArmorZone temporary barrier is not only more sustainable than conventional road barriers, but it’s proven to outperform and outlive conventional designs. Images: Ingal Civil.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment. For the Make It Resilient 2024 contest , any extreme environment such as a desert, rainforest, deep ocean site, areas prone to flooding, or even another planet can be chosen.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Stora Enso has started operations in its new head office at Katajanokan Laituri (Katajanokka Pier) in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. Showcasing the company’s wood products and solutions, this building is a true landmark in sustainable architecture and low-carbon construction.

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Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

The building materials industry is poised for significant changes in 2024, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives, and evolving market demands. Sustainable Materials Sustainability remains a dominant trend in the building materials industry.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announced the winners of its 2024 Project Awards. This year, three finalists were chosen, and the winner was announced at the annual awards luncheon presentation on October 24, 2024. Also awarded were the ICRI Sustainability Awards. Lindman Company. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management. Collaboration is one of the deciding factors for the success of BIM.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

If you're asking the question, "What's next in AI in construction in 2024?" You can also read about broader construction industry trends for 2024 in our latest blog. Keeping abreast of AI developments and industry-specific applications will be crucial for stakeholders in the construction sector in 2024."

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BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What's next for affordable housing in 2024? We’re seeing affordable housing in a variety of scales and types, with increasing emphasis on sustainable design—from Passive House design to sustainably sourced material selection. A big concern is locating housing where jobs are and figuring out the right ways to build.

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