Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By considering various types of disasters during the design and construction phase, infrastructure can be better prepared to withstand multiple threats, ensuring the safety of communities. In its most recent assessment of the nation’s bridges , the American Society of Civil Engineers found more than 46,000, or 7.5 Approximately 1.5

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

OmTrak

JANUARY 14, 2025

In 2025, lets focus on minimising discrepancies that could impact project outcomes. Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. Aligning with global environmental goals, sustainable practices will be crucial in 2025 and beyond.

Quality Assurance 71

Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Stakeholder Engagement Handover 71

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Understand the significance of material selection, design, and manufacturing processes. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. We should look for new and creative solutions.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

However, as the construction sector continues to expand in many countries, there is a growing awareness of its environmental consequences. Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions.

Environmental Impact Assessment 84

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 84

Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. Despite greater efficiencies and more greenery, buildings increasingly consume energy and resources, forget the poor, and cannibalize the natural life-support system. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .

Green Building 52

Green Building Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

BDC Network

JUNE 18, 2024

Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

HVAC Systems 111

HVAC Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Electrical Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. An environmental product declaration (EPD) discloses the environmental impacts of a construction material or product over a portion of, or all of, its lifetime. This makes it possible to understand the relative impact of different products and materials.

Environmental Impact Assessment 69

Environmental Impact Assessment Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building 69

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment Piping Installation Public Works 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind.

Environmental Impact Assessment 64

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 64

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 2022, Sloan was among the first companies to sign on to The Water Council’s WAVE program, an initiative designed to help companies improve, report, and verify their water stewardship progress. We are excited to see Sloan take the next step in its water stewardship journey.”

Environmental Impact Assessment 111

Environmental Impact Assessment Plumbing Systems Building Performance Measurement Site Planning 111

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 5, 2020

The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials. This is driving an increased focus on reducing embodied carbon, which represents a large part of the emissions produced in the building industry. Identifying and assessing the impacts of carbon reductions. michael.delros…. Tue, 05/05/2020 - 18:34.

Building Materials 78

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building Structural Systems 78

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In Ireland, the construction sector is increasingly embracing sustainable building practices, a movement significantly influenced by construction consultancy firms. These firms are at the forefront of integrating green certifications, renewable energy, and eco-friendly materials into their projects.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Consulting 52

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

With environmental concerns gaining precedence, stakeholders who are keen on being with the times are adopting strategies to reduce ecological impact. Sustainable Site Selection Sustainable site selection involves considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a construction project on a specific location.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 64

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This article explores two key types of product documentation: Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs). These documents provide valuable insights into the environmental and health impacts of building materials, respectively.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. Flooring selection can have a substantial impact in this area.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

The post Building a Better Future: A Look at Sustainable Building Practices appeared first on UK Construction Blog. There is always room for improvement when it comes to being more environmentally-conscious. Keep reading to find out more about how to be more environmentally-friendly in your own construction activities!

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency 64

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. An environmental product declaration (EPD) discloses the environmental impacts of a construction material or product over a portion of, or all of, its lifetime. This makes it possible to understand the relative impact of different products and materials.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. Understanding the Importance of Concrete in Construction Concrete is more than just a building material; it forms the foundation of modern construction.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Curing Building Materials Manufacturing Material Handling 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2020

From an environmental point of view, it is widely known buildings matter, as they consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity, and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. Measuring carbon footprint in building materials. Life-cycle assessment.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials 52

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First.

Building Resilience 73

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green Building 40

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Building Codes 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. BIM Levels. CIC BIM Protocol.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 75

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Collaboration Project Management 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

With environmental concerns gaining precedence, stakeholders who are keen on being with the times are adopting strategies to reduce ecological impact. Sustainable Site Selection Sustainable site selection involves considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a construction project on a specific location.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Building Radar

JULY 24, 2024

Environmental regulations in the construction industry are designed to minimize the impact of construction activities on the environment. For more insights on navigating these regulations, check out SafetyPro Resources and Raw Earth Environmental.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Health Regulations Safety Regulations Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

One of the most impactful steps businesses can take toward this end is in the realm of sustainable construction. While there are many innovative materials and design principles that can help improve a structure’s sustainability, one trending practice is the implementation of green roofs. What are green roofs?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Roofing Systems Green Building Structural Systems 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

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.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Environmental Impact Assessment Material Handling Safety Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. This burgeoning sector is propelled by a paradigmatic change towards embracing technology, sustainability, and user-centric design, creating buildings that are more than just structures.

Facility Management 64

Facility Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 64

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage. Environmental Product Declarations. Protecting your building envelope. Net zero building design and air leakage.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service. In construction, last impressions matter.

Building Commissioning 84

Building Commissioning Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems 84

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Why is RAAC unsafe?

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 64

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It serves as a barrier, resisting the flow of heat through walls, roofs, and floors, thus maintaining a building’s temperature irrespective of external weather conditions. The environmental impact is significant: less fuel burned means a reduction in the release of greenhouse gases.

Energy Efficiency 64

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Environmental Impact Assessment Building Products Distribution 64

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As a designer and trained architect, the author discovered through her own research she needed to have a better understanding about the materiality of resilient flooring and its relationship to sustainability and performance. Is the goal to achieve certification from a green building rating system? •

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52