Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Completion is projected by the end of 2029.

Building Design 130

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency 130

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. We are proud of what we’ve developed to help customers optimize their operations, including grade control. Today’s announcement is a continuation of this collaboration. .”

Building Products Distribution 264

Building Products Distribution Controls Manufacturing Building Controls Construction Equipment 264

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As this immersive virtual world takes shape, design-build firms stand at the forefront of exploring its potential to transform project planning, collaboration, and visualization. Clients can experience their designs in a virtual environment, gaining a deeper understanding and making more informed decisions.

Building Design 105

Building Design Building Controls Building Standards Collaboration 105

The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize , which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies with $2.4 million in cash prizes and technical assistance. Milwaukie, Ore.)

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 246

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is being constructed. Image courtesy Leers Weinzapfel Associates The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is currently under construction.

Building Design 111

Building Design Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Materials 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

We saw a real efficiency in building the modules on a remote site at the airport, while, at the same time, working on the needed foundation and utility relocation works at the concourse. Design started in April 2022 and underground utility enabling work began in November 2023. The module concept meets these requirements. wsp.com

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2023

Schmidt Associates, an Indianapolis-based regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, proudly announces its prestigious win of the Green Building of the Year: New Construction award from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) East North Central Region. With a budget of $9.2

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Design Sustainability Ceiling Systems 130

The Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2023

consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market. The panel is compatible with standard circuit breakers and is designed for indoor or outdoor placement.

HVAC System Installation 245

HVAC System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Building Automation Building Controls 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This was a massive undertaking, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside PC Construction to achieve WSSC Water’s vision and design this incredible facility.” We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. Connect with us at pcconstruction.com.

Facility Management 262

Facility Management Project Management Consulting Green Building Energy Efficiency 262

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As a result of this collaboration, Mincon Drill Mast Attachments for skid steers and excavators now have an option for the installation of the Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor.

Quality Control 264

Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls Foundation Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

On-site safety has always been a top priority for every job we do, and our line of workdesigning, building, and maintaining water features, rockwork, and themed environmentspresents added challenges. That said, unique jobs present unique challenges and often require creative and collaborative solutions.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Lifts Construction Equipment Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type WESTMINSTER, Colo. Trimble’s Connected Construction strategy gives users control of their operations with best-in-class solutions and a common data environment.

Quality Control 263

Quality Control Building Controls Project Management Building Automation 263

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Site Planning Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 290

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget. That’s one issue that a new partnership between a prefab panel company, B.PUBLIC Prefab , and a design firm, Hereabout Home , aims to solve. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 6, 2024

August 6, 2024 – Today, Autodesk announced that it has been named the Official Design and Make Platform of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Autodesk software will be critical in enabling this, with its technology helping to shorten timelines, cut costs, and incorporate sustainable design principles across the project.

Building Design 130

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Sustainability Building Controls 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) conducted studies in 1995 and 2015 and compiled the results into a comprehensive report “Framing the American Dream.”

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

The McLaren scheme has been designed by Cartwright Pickard Architects and has been refined through lengthy discussions with the city council’s planning, urban design and conservation officers. “The previous building had long since fallen into disrepair and ceased to do justice to the location.

Project Management Consulting 207

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Quality Control Building Controls 207

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Administrators from FRP Advisory are now in control of the £43m turnover business. Howard Russell works across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors. Northumberland based Howard Russell Construction has gone into administration. with 31 staff working at the company.

Building Controls 259

Building Controls Building Design Contracts 259

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. That high degree of factory completion helps ensure cost and quality control, Weiss says.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. The controlled factory environment results in greater efficiency and less waste, the company says.

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems 264

Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

The firm has invested in the new 137,000 sq ft Horizon factory in Braintree banking on the flexibility its system offers building designers over box-like volumetric designs. “Our MMC products are designed to be easily integrated into existing projects, helping to streamline traditional residential construction.”

Building Automation 209

Building Automation Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 209

iField Smart

JULY 16, 2024

Construction Drawing Software: A Digital Revolution in Building Design and Management The construction industry has always been a complex dance of design, engineering, logistics , and collaboration. This expedites the design process, reduces repetitive tasks, and minimizes human error.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Building Design Cost Control Project Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. PCiRoads was equipped with Brokk remote-control demolition robots for the concrete removal but needed an efficient solution to shape new concrete on the tunnels floor.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The bridge was moved with self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from the staging yard to its final position and crossed Sampson Avenue, the Arlington Flood Control Channel, and two BNSF mainline tracks. The project will build an arch bridge to elevate McKinley Street over the BNSF railroad tracks and Arlington Channel.

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Quality Control Building Controls Building Design 264

BDC Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation 98

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The article by Antoine Habellion and Steven Gaynor delves into fireblocking requirements for ventilated facade assemblies, which have created challenges for designers who must balance fire safety with thermal performance. Individual articles are nominated by the magazine’s editorial staff and judged by its editorial advisory board.

Building Codes 109

Building Codes Building Controls Building Materials Construction Management 109

Construction Enquirer

MAY 14, 2023

The 116 winning consultants have been confirmed for a country-wide £30m framework to help support new build, refurbishment and retrofit of public sector buildings and homes.

Project Management Consulting 204

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Quality Control Building Controls 204

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 14, 2023

The guide, designed for C-Suite and business leaders, provides foundational building blocks and central concepts of a digital twin system. The guide discusses five use cases of varying maturity levels with examples of how designers can use the architecture in practice.

Architecture 245

Architecture Foundation Systems Government Works Controls Manufacturing 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

The lift plan failed to stipulate how the individual SIPs were to be safely lifted and failed to consider proximity hazards or how the SIPs would be adequately controlled during the lifting operation. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court.

Lifts 193

Lifts Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 193

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Steve Insley Kings Cross Station became the largest railway station in Britain when it opened in 1852, and today, it remains one of England’s most important historic buildings. Based on the parameters the engineer defines, the effects of any change to the design are automatically populated throughout the model.

Building Automation 246

Building Automation Building Design Approvals Building Optimization 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The DUST-10C has been expertly designed for effective control and maximum efficiency. Additionally, its One-Step Lift and Lock mechanism makes it easy for one person to move the unit within a building and set it up again in less than 30 seconds. The unit also comes with a pass-through power cord opening.

Fire Protection System Installation 197

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems General Contracting 197

The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems 246