Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 22, 2023

Disproportionate collapse is a failure where one component of a building leads the collapse of the building. ASCE’s newest standard, Standard for Mitigation of Disproportionate Collapse Potential in Buildings and Other Structures , ASCE/SEI 76-23, provides a consensus perspective for mitigating this type of collapse.

Building Standards 246

Building Standards Building Codes Building Design Building Materials 246

Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Loftin and Frederick Merritt Description A revision of the classic reference covering all important principles and techniques needed by practicing civil engineers.

Engineering 98

Engineering Building Standards Building Materials Building Design 98

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

APRIL 4, 2024

The American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 130

Construction Dive

JUNE 4, 2014

A new standard agreement from the ConsensusDocs coalition is expected to make it easier for design professionals and design-builders to contract on federal design-build projects. It is believed to be the first standard design-build agreement for design professional services on federal projects.

Building Standards 120

Building Standards Building Design Contracts Engineering 120

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sponsored by Presto Geosystems Project planning and design requires a blend of professional judgment, cost estimating and schedule management skills, and an understanding of potential project risks. Veteran industry experts and first-time users alike will find this software sets a new standard in value engineering solutions.

Engineering 246

Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Site Planning Building Products Distribution 246

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Civil engineering has always been at the forefront of human progress, providing the backbone for the world’s infrastructure and urban development. Over the years, technological advancements and innovative practices have transformed how civil engineers approach construction, sustainability, and design challenges.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Resilience Structural Systems Modular Construction 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Arnab Ghosh, Global Sales Engineering Director at Accuris The collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March has left the city and nation grappling with the daunting task of reconstruction. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

SEATTLE —Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is pleased to announce the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) awarded the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) “Best New Building Over $200 Million” at its Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards dinner in Las Vegas.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

PAE Engineers enjoys a unique symbol of its brand identity – the company’s Portland headquarters office, which is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. PAE’s Living Building Challenge The PAE Living Building is a five-story, 58,000-square-foot mixed-use building located in a historic neighborhood in Portland.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

Bylt News

JUNE 5, 2023

United States of America – In the United States, buildings are constructed to withstand the usual occurrence of rain, wind, snow, and earthquakes. The abnormal events of gas explosions, vehicle impacts, and uncontrolled building fires are not usually considered by architectures and engineers. The Alfred P.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Engineering Structural Systems Building Codes 52

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Prioritizing water quality with the WELL Building Standard 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:08 Standards In this edition of Building WELLness, DC WELL Accredited Professionals Hannah Arthur and Alex Kircher highlight an important item of the WELL Building Standard: water.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Building Performance Measurement Building Design Facility Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 22, 2024

Founded in 2003 by current president Jeffrey Moore, PE, LEED AP, the firm provides specialized and generalized expertise in the areas of heating, ventilation, and air systems planning; electrical, lighting, photovoltaic (solar), and low voltage systems design; and fire protection and alarm system engineering.

Fire Protection Systems 100

Fire Protection Systems Engineering Plumbing Systems Environmental Consulting 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The new hospital, operated by UM SHR and part of the University of Maryland Medical System, will offer a full suite of expanded medical services and set a new standard of rural healthcare to support the evolving needs of the region. “UM O&N is partnering on the project with architect and designer HKS Architects Inc.

Structural Systems 258

Structural Systems Wall Systems Facility Management Building Design 258

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Witchger School of Engineering at Marian University is remarkable not only for its state-of-the-art design, but also for its purpose in addressing the ongoing challenges of recruiting talented students to the fields of engineering and advanced manufacturing. By Luke Carothers The new E.S.

Plumbing Systems 100

Plumbing Systems Engineering Structural Systems HVAC Systems 100

CCR Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

In the evolving landscape of industrial construction, European standard overhead cranes stand out as a cornerstone for modernization and efficiency. This article explores how these cranes are transforming the industry by offering superior design, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Lifts 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ACI Certificate Programs, delivered through ACI University, encourage concrete professionals to gain in-depth knowledge about particular topics in concrete materials, design, repair, or construction by following a defined online course of study. and learn more about designing and detailing with GFRP reinforcement. ACI CODE-440.11-22

Building Codes 221

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Materials 221

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

In the realm of construction, ‘design-build’ is a project delivery method that has gained popularity for its streamlined approach and integrated teamwork. Unlike traditional methods where the design and construction phases are separate, design-build unites these phases under a single contract.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Optimization Handover Building Permits 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit. The garage is New York City’s first ever municipal project contracted as a design-build construction undertaking, under the recently authorized NYC design-build legislation.

Building Design 52

Building Design Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 20, 2024

Henderson served as Engineer of Record for the groundbreaking project, which doubles the facility’s footprint to 1.3 With patron experience in mind, Henderson gave special attention to ensuring public spaces are fully equipped with building systems to support varying crowd capacities without interfering with the aesthetic feel.

Engineering 100

Engineering Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Electrical Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is proud to announce that four of raSmith’s cold-formed steel engineering projects have garnered recognition, receiving Design Excellence Awards from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI).

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Arnab Ghosh, Global Sales Engineering Director at Accuris The collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March has left the city and nation grappling with the daunting task of reconstruction. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

Engineering 100

Engineering Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Building Standards Building Optimization Building Design 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

. – ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures , ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other structures constructed of pultruded fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes, connections, and prefabricated building products.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Standards Prefabrication Building Design 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Building Standards Quality Assurance Building Design 264

The Korte Company

JUNE 18, 2020

This 200-room Design-Build project was the first of its kind conforming to new Department of Defense criteria. In other words, practically all new military lodging (including a facility we’re currently building on Key West) will follow standards we set during our work in the Ocean State. Procurement of supplies and labor.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Building Design Facility Management Site Planning 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The new Thornton Facility will support high energy standards and contribute to reducing carbon impacts OSHAWA, ON – TSX, NYSE: STN Durham Region Transit (DRT) is planning a new bus storage, operation, maintenance, and service facility to support their growing transit operations and transition the fleet to zero emission buses (ZEBs).

Renewable Energy Systems 261

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Facility Management Energy Efficiency 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

A “Passive House” is a high-performance building standard developed by the Passive House Institute and is the only internationally recognized, performance-based energy standard in construction. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

(PPI) Building & ConstructionDivision resulted in improvements to the latest edition of the ASTM Standard, F2389 Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems, whichestablishes requirements for polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping system components including pipe, fittings, valves, and manifolds.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Combination of Cesium plus iTwin offers developers the most comprehensive digital platform for the built and natural environment EXTON, PA — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has acquired 3D geospatial company Cesium.

Infrastructure Development 258

Infrastructure Development Building Standards Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems 258

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Building Smart, Building Beautiful: Your Guide to Architectural Design Services appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Create a homely retreat or a productive workspace with these architectural design services. Welcome to a world where designing your dream space is simpler than you ever imagined.

Building Design 62

Building Design Architecture Painting/finishing Building Code Compliance 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Building Design 98

BD+C

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

A new ISO standard has the goal of optimizing building use to realize a structure’s full potential throughout its life cycle. ISO 20887, Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works , pertains to design for disassembly and adaptability.

Building Optimization 100

Building Optimization Building Standards Building Design Sustainability 100

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Just steps from Harvard Square, a new Class-A office setting carved out of the interiors of three adjacent buildings, two of which are historic, is garnering attention for its focus on wellness and sustainability combined with support for innovation, collaboration, and hybrid work arrangements.

Building Design 52

Building Design Wall Systems Green Building Ceiling Systems 52

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

2X Faster design cycle for new communities. Design fast to increase end-of-year closings Buffington Homes of Arkansas was looking to finish the year strong and set themselves up for success heading into 2024. Centralize and standardize to speed up plan creation Buffington got started with Higharc in the fall of 2022.

Building Standards 246

Building Standards Building Automation Building Design Painting/finishing 246

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

We sat down with Mostafa Saber , BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers as he walked us through his career journey, the challenges he faces while modernising and his vision for the future of construction. Within five years, I exclusively used Autodesk’s Revit to deliver all my architectural designs.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 119

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design Real Estate Development Project Management Consulting 119