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Union Pacific Recognizes WSP with 2023 Sustainability Partner Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

Union Pacific’s recognition confirms that when it comes to environmental and social stewardship, WSP is on the right track,” said Jay Aber, transportation vice president and national Future Ready® program lead at WSP. Addressing sustainability, resiliency, and social equity challenges is at the core of WSP’s corporate strategy.

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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Sustainability Goals and Regulatory Requirements As more people become aware of climate change, the construction industry is under pressure to lower its environmental impact. This shift not only meets regulatory standards but also satisfies client expectations for environmentally responsible construction.

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Disaster response planning around the globe

Civil + Structural Engineer

Any change to the natural and built environment has a significant impact on its local surrounding, not just commercially and environmentally, but practically too. Further, they supported vital communications for government decision-makers who urgently needed accurate information on the floods’ impacts and locations.

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Measuring a building’s embodied carbon

Construction Specifier

From an environmental point of view, it is widely known buildings matter, as they consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity, and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. Life-cycle assessment. Photo © Chad Davies. by Edie Sonne Hall.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Moreover, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides guidance on designing buildings to mitigate the impact of severe weather.

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Civilcast: Ahead of the rest

Roads Online

The use of non-compliant ductile iron and steel covers and grates can heighten risks associated with environmental and load conditions, as well as potential property damage caused by poorly designed drainage systems. We need to make sure we comply with Australian Standards too because of Australia’s commitment goals to reach net zero by 2030.

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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As a result, there’s growing demand for retrofitting, with the European Commission calling for 3% of buildings to undergo deep renovations every year by 2030. There’s also the impact of retrofitting for residents. It can be difficult for owners to assess the full implications of retrofitting projects.