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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

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Are We Missing an Important Element of Sustainability Reporting?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. 2024 promises to be a transformative year for public companies when it comes to reporting on strides made toward greater environmental sustainability.[

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars have already made their mark on the AEC industry through exceptional technical capability, leadership, effective teaching and research, and public service. Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society.

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It’s All About the Data

Civil + Structural Engineer

the handoff from project design and delivery to construction or construction to commissioning), we lose data. As a result, we lose a lot of the hard work performed in one phase and in many ways start over in the next phase–with less fidelity and detail. Is the work worth the effort? Absolutely.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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An Snapshot of International BIM Status and Goals

Building Information Management

Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Joint publication of BS 1192:2007 and BSI/CPI. Work with key agencies on pilot projects. Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling. Statsbygg.

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Improving Construction Outcomes is an Owner’s Responsibility

Job Order Contracting

Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. If you are a public sector facilities management professional, it’s your choice whether to implement significant improvement, or continue to make the mistakes of the many. Get a Price. .