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Tristan Schwartzman Named “Energy Engineer of the Year for the Northeast US”

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award will be presented on October 24 th in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo. The firm is also one of the region’s leaders in certifying ENERGY STAR® buildings. Tristan Schwartzman is a leading designer and champion of energy-efficiency innovations in Greater New York City.

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London City planners to fast-track office retrofits

Construction Enquirer

They will also relax restrictions on change-of-use proposals for historic city office buildings that cannot cost-effectively be upgraded to grade A The softening in planning policy comes after Corporation chiefs commissioned Arup and agent Knight Frank to assess future demand in the financial district post-pandemic.

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Cairo & the Built Environment: Past, Present, and Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

Once this happens, the formal testing and commissioning phase of the EoN line will begin. A Home for Past and Present to Support the Future–the Grand Egyptian Museum Still west of the Nile River, rising from a site roughly 2-km west of the Giza Plateau, a massive structure, echoes the grandeur of its ancient neighbor.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award was fittingly presented to the Adair County Commission in the historic 1917 Missouri State Capital along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri. However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements.

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Expert Offers Advice on How to Specify for a Successful LEED Project

Construction Dive

“Having a Division 1 section that clearly addresses what the minimum requirements are for commissioning is highly recommended. . “Having a Division 1 section that clearly addresses what the minimum requirements are for commissioning is highly recommended. You cannot pursue LEED without it.”

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Governor Signs Bill to Expedite Port’s Pier Wind Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

We now have the ability to plan and build Pier Wind in a way that is smarter, faster and more cost-effective, thanks to Gov. AB 2235 allows the Port to use alternative construction delivery methods to design and build Pier Wind.

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What Is the Cost of Lost Productivity When a Building Underperforms?

Construction Dive

When a building fails to perform the way it should, how much of a financial blow should be expected from the resulting loss of occupant productivity? ” Read more.'