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Latest California High-Speed Rail station designs revealed at ‘open house’ sessions

Civil + Structural Engineer

Working collaboratively in a joint venture, Arup and Foster + Partners recently took part in a series of public ‘open house’ sessions with local communities, businesses, agencies, and other key stakeholders, which will inform the development of the station designs.

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Coates keeps Sydney canal dry for restoration

Roads Online

To help with the refurbishment, D4C engaged Coates to design and implement a comprehensive water management solution. Backup pumps remain on site throughout excavation and construction to safeguard the bypass system in the event of breakdown. This was made even more challenging due to the height of the water table on site.

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Read the Latest News on a Massive Retrofitting, the Building Sector Welcomes Youth, Marshals Profits Plummet as Construction Slows, and a Construction AI That is Speeding Up and Communicating

UK Construction Blog

Effective planning is needed to provide for carbon budget flexibility and reduce project carbon emissions. Contractors must involve stakeholders Contractors must involve stakeholders, clients, and supply chain partners in retrofitting. Revenues are expected to match 2023 levels in 2024.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BDC Network

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Start of Celebration: Zweig Group’s 2024 Class of Rising Stars An introduction by Kyle Ahern, Employee Experience and Data Strategist, Zweig Group The announcement of Zweig Group’s 2024 class of Rising Stars marks the start of my favorite time of the year—award season.

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2024 Construction Trends: 30+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

To that end, we caught up with 30+ industry experts and insiders who have generously shared their perspectives and predictions for 2024. By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site.

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The Many Pathways to Achieving Net Zero

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As it stands, infrastructure contributes roughly 70% of national emissions, and $166 billion will be spent on infrastructure from 2021-2024. . Beyond asking whether new infrastructure is always the answer, much of our success in emissions reductions hangs on the planning and optioneering phases of assets. Rethink and redefine.