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Circularity in the built environment could reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the construction sector by 75% by 2050

Civil + Structural Engineer

A new report published in partnership between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions – from building to real estate to infrastructure – can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy.

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National Science Foundation Awards Research Funding to Advance Performance-Based Fire Design for Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award will enable research to develop an advanced science-based framework for assessing the fire performance of cold-formed steel structures that results in more accurate modeling to ensure increased public safety, resource efficiency and resilience. Sagan of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association.

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Siemens’ BIMPOWER Simplifies BIM Design Process

CCR Magazine

Siemens launches BIMPOWER™, a groundbreaking plug-in for Autodesk Revit® that transforms the way engineers and contractors design 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has long been recognized for its significant benefits in construction projects, including cost and time savings.

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The Real Story on Embodied Carbon

Construction Specifier

Download a new white paper from Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division that reveals how embodied carbon only accounts for part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.

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NTRO: Setting the standard for sustainability

Roads Online

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) and predecessor ARRB have helped to introduce practical, sustainable alternatives to virgin materials for major infrastructure components. She says the NTRO plays an invaluable role in promoting the use of recycled materials. The resilience aspect also ties back to performance.

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What to Expect at Autodesk University 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Whether you want to learn about driving your business’s digital transformation or building better resilience through cloud-based solutions and sustainability, you will have plenty to learn and experience at AU 2023. This year’s in-person event is an opportunity to learn and connect with industry experts from around the globe.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

Both are affected by the material science that goes into the product: How are they constructed? Where do the materials come from that make these products? The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. Do most people think all rubber comes from a rubber tree?