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Safe Demolition: Controlled Building Project

CCR Magazine

Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. This task requires a meticulous approach to handling various materials, managing debris, and minimizing environmental impact. This evaluation helps to determine the most appropriate demolition method.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.”

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Navigating Environmental Regulations in Construction: Compliance and Best Practices

Building Radar

Environmental regulations in the construction industry are designed to minimize the impact of construction activities on the environment. These regulations address various aspects of construction, from waste management and air quality control to water conservation and the use of sustainable materials.

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The Different Types of Surveyors – Listed & Explained

UK Construction Blog

There are a lot of specialisations within the surveying profession though, so we thought a comprehensive list of the types of surveyors and a brief summary of what each kind does would be useful. Quantity Surveyor A quantity surveyor helps to manage and control some of the financial aspects of a construction project.

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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

Army Corps of Engineers, New York District was walking on Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, the location of the agency’s Atlantic Coast of New Jersey Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project. The project increased the size of the habitat for the plant, as well as performed environmental conservation measures to protect it.

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5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects

BDC Network

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.