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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber.

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Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering Celebrates Grand Opening of City of San Diego Fire Station 52 at Torrey Pines

Civil + Structural Engineer

Project Demonstrates Latitude 33’s Expertise in Civil Engineering Unique Needs of Fire Stations Videos of Ribbon Cutting speakers available here. Sean Drake, PE, QSD, Associate at Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering, says, “It’s humbling to think about the history of this specific fire station and what it means to this community.

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Stantec-designed Engineering Classroom and Research Building opens its doors at Prairie View A&M University

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building provides technical spaces to support hands-on learning and research activities that are critical to the field of engineering Prairie View, TX – Prairie View A&M University recently opened their new Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB). About Stantec Communities are fundamental.

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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

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C.W. Driver Companies Completes $59.8M Visual Arts Campus for CSU Fullerton

Civil + Structural Engineer

project includes the renovation and seismic upgrade of existing buildings, a new education building containing digital fabrication and arts facilities, and a new gallery building hosting professional and student galleries and a research library, along with a full reworking of the outdoor spaces.

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Beyond Blueprints: How Empathy Shapes Successful Design-Build Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

by Mike Mack The architecture, engineering and construction sector is notorious for its challenges, from tight deadlines to unexpected planning, permitting, design and construction obstacles. Design-build projects are especially challenging and complex, with demanding time frames and stringent budget restrictions.

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Henderson Engineers Promotes Longtime Luxury Retail Practice Director and Names Successor

Civil + Structural Engineer

In this new role, Molstad is focused on leading the integration of retail projects between Henderson Engineers and sister company Henderson Building Solutions , a national design-build construction management and commissioning firm. where earned a degree in mechanical engineering.