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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Mercer Mass Timber Powers Sustainable Construction for Walmart’s Landmark Home Office

Civil + Structural Engineer

MMT supplies materials for the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States Spokane Valley, WA Mercer Mass Timber (MMT ) , a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc.,

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First phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel complete

Roads Online

Workers will now start excavating the tunnel floor, carry out the permanent tunnel lining works, install drainage, build the pavement, and complete the fit-out of the mechanical, electrical, fire, safety and intelligent transport systems. This will reduce travel times and deliver vital safety improvements,” said Aitchison. “We

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Deep dive: Manufacturing facility for submarine modules breaks ground

Construction Specifier

This new building will significantly increase Austal U.S.A.’s It will include a material storage area, machine shop, assembly area, and waterfront improvements to support the shipment of the completed modules. The new building is scheduled to be completed in late 2026. recently kicked off construction.

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Enhancing the I-5

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project broke ground in December of 2021, and is currently slated for completion in late Summer 2026. Building retaining walls, sound walls, and a new concrete median barrier and guardrails. This lab allows the project team to provide material testing turn-around times needed to keep pace with the work.

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Costs soar at Manchester £357m town hall job

Construction Enquirer

Rampant construction inflation, knock-on costs of delays from Covid and more stringent fire testing of materials are being blamed for pushing the project seriously over budget. Lendlease’s restoration of Manchester’s grade one-listed town hall is running two years late and has broken the contingency budget.

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LPA Collaborates with Hoag to Reimagine the Modern Healthcare Facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

The design was developed around three prime Hoag initiatives: elevating the patient experience, recruiting and retaining the nation’s brightest health care professionals, and defining and building a future model for healthcare delivery. About McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.