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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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Federal earmarks will fund local projects throughout America

Civil + Structural Engineer

Officials at Kansas State University Salina will oversee a project to build an Aerospace Education Hub to support aeronautics innovation. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will build a U.S. Phase 2 is estimated to cost $79 million and will include primarily dredging 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. With restoration work around 60% complete, the project is now running £63m over budget with contingency funds used up.

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McCarthy Building Companies Breaks Ground on their 17th Project on UC San Diego Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

McCarthy Building Companies (McCarthy) has broken ground on the Triton Center at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) campus. The total projected cost is estimated at $428M. The plaza is designed to promote student interactions that help build campus community and set the stage for memorable academic experiences.

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Perkins Eastman Breaks Ground on Three New Schools in MD

CCR Magazine

The schools that had the recent groundbreakings are three of eight schools in Prince George’s County that will be replaced between 2026 and 2028. High performance building envelopes will reduce energy consumption and help provide exceptional thermal comfort. Healthy materials will improve indoor air quality.

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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

BDC Network

A boardwalk and trail system provide engaging experiences with the land, deeply immersing participants in over 20 biophilic moments throughout the site that connect the story of Theodore Roosevelt's life inside the building with natural features on the site. Like him, the building is approachable, inviting, and provides connecting places.

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Hear About US House Construction Increase, Buy America Policy, and US LNG Project Approvals

Construction Daily News

Furthermore, a trade group in the United States (US) has expressed concern that the industry could see significant price increases as a result of forthcoming regulations on the origin of construction products and materials. The Census Bureau said Tuesday that housing starts, a gauge of new home building, exceeded estimates by 0.1%.