Building Materials, Sustainability and Webinar

Steel Bridge Webinar Series to Offer Solutions That Support Improvement of the National Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To assist in the materials decision-making process, the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) and University of Wyoming are teaming up to host a free six-part online live-lecture educational series for bridge owners, designers, engineers, faculty, students and others with an interest in steel bridges. to 8:00 p.m.

Steel Fabrication

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“Cutting Carbon” Webinar Series to Feature Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Reducing the Embodied Carbon of Building Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WALTHAM, MA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) will host a four-part webinar series in October describing the impacts of embodied carbon on building projects and exploring how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has responded to calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Participants will earn 1.0

Steel Fabrication

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SYMETRI LAUNCHES NAVIATE ZERO, ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN WITH INNOVATIVE, GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In line with the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability, Naviate Zero is an innovative Autodesk Revit add-on set that empowers designers and engineers to calculate emissions, make informed, eco-conscious decisions directly within the Revit platform and use the data in full lifecycle assessments.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building Building Design Sustainability

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?

Sustainability

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Why Now is the Time for Sustainable Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. The push for sustainable construction. The technology behind sustainable construction. The benefits of sustainable construction.

Sustainability

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Introducing Presto Geo P3: Expanding the Universe of Value Engineering Solutions

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

For unpaved roads the GEOWEB panels are compatible with a wide variety of infill materials including crushed aggregate, low cohesion granular materials such as sand, or even on-site salvaged materials. If on-site material is selected, the fines content (passing a 200 sieve) should be limited to less than 10%.

Engineering

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Thermal bridging can be a major source of energy loss in buildings. Thermal bridges are essentially areas in the building envelope that allow heat to pass through more easily and occur where materials that are better conductors of heat form a "bridge" between the inner and outer face of the construction.

Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability

Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Earlier this month I participated in a webinar titled Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings featuring the Sketchup software team, along with Sefaira, a plugin that calculates various aspects of energy use pertaining to the design. Still, less energy intensive materials could have been chosen.

Building Design

Building Design Sustainability Energy Efficiency Building Materials

Get Construction Talking Raises More Than $600,000 for Mental Health

Procore

JANUARY 29, 2025

The momentum is building, and together, we can make an even bigger impact. Together, these milestones marked a year of tremendous growth and action for the campaign, with every effort contributing to a more supportive and sustainable future for mental health in construction. In the U.S.,

Building Materials

Building Materials Sustainability Estimating

Trinity Launches Sustainability Research

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The company commissioned independent research firm Verdantix to conduct a study of 100 sustainability executives across the construction materials sector in North America, spanning metals, wood products, cement, concrete, glass, and other related industries.

Sustainability

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PTI Announces new Code and certification program for the post-tensioning industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

LAS VEGAS Last week at the World of Concrete event in Las Vegas, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) highlighted the release ACI-PTI 320-25, Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete, as well as a new certification program for multistrand and bar post-tensioning systems. Elevate your knowledge with PTI Academy!

Structural Systems

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. But that could soon change.

Green Building

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5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises.

Building Design

Building Design Engineering Wall Systems Building Code Compliance

Five Well Established Eco-Villages Around the World

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. Their members place great importance on community-building, and are bound by the desire to make positive change in the world by working collectively and peacefully. You can watch a video about The Farm at www.youtube.com.

Renewable Energy Systems

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New Autodesk Construction Cloud features help teams make early, more sustainable decisions

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Autodesk’s new capabilities, including the Correspondence tool, will provide holistic and tactical support to help teams prioritise tasks, assess tradeoffs, build on intuition, and validate assumptions so choices made are more informed,” said Sumit Oberoi, Industry Strategy Manager at Autodesk Construction Solutions. “We

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Sustainability Project Management Communication

What Architects Look for in Building Product Manufacturers

Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Architects play a pivotal role in determining which building products make it to their designs in the construction. Understanding what architects prioritize when selecting building product manufacturers is essential for manufacturers aiming to secure a spot in their projects. Key Factors Architects Consider 1.

Building Materials Manufacturing

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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

Building Design

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Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Mapping

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the Bigger Game. Description: Advantages of VDC: construction processes in vertical buildings are often repeatable—and repeated. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Risk Management Building Materials

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Mapping

Free Construction Courses | Building Your Skills in 2023

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Get ready to build a solid foundation for your career in construction with these exciting opportunities! Enhance your expertise with free certifications, webinars, video tutorials, podcasts & networking groups. From construction safety to project management, these courses cover the fundamental aspects of the industry.

Quality Control

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. Description: Design-build is key to 11th Street bridges project, which will eliminate a long-standing problem motorists face in using local streets to change freeways. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation. Environment.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Ramps

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Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Lifts

Lifts Construction Equipment Risk Management Site Planning

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

London Olympics Construction Is Safest in Recent Times | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. As the Olympic torch arrived to light the cauldron at Olympic Stadium on July 27, it was greeted by an honor guard of 500 hardhat-wearing construction workers, many of whom had helped to build Olympic Park on a derelict industrial site in East London. Transportation.

Schedule Management

Schedule Management Project Management Insurance Management Site Planning

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Mapping

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Maintenance

Maintenance Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management

Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways The construction industry offers diverse career paths across trade, professional, and academic routes, with opportunities in infrastructure, residential, commercial, and sustainable sectors.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Site Planning

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

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Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Specialty Contracting

Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Navigating Government Regulations in Construction Projects

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Building Code Updates & Their Impact on Project Managers Building codes change to enhance safety, adapt to new technology, incorporate sustainability standards, and address lessons learned from past incidents. Are you using materials with lower environmental impact? Start by evaluating your current practices.

Building Code Compliance

Building Code Compliance Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Health Regulations

Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill.

Building Standards

Building Standards Risk Management Construction Equipment Schedule Management

Team Members Left Hanging on Bid for Tappan Zee Bridge Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

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Guidelines Issued for Recycled Plastic Bridges | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. Description: A design guide for three short-span, heavy-load bridge applications using patented recycled-plastic components is now available, reflecting what officials say is an acceleration of industry interest in the material. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Mapping

New Industry Survey Says to Get Ready for Work Force Shortages.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Surveying

Surveying Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Using High-Strength TC Bolts With Certifications In Residential Buildings

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Quality Assurance: Guarantees that the materials and manufacturing processes meet industry standards. Legal Requirements: Many building codes require compliance with these standards for structural integrity. High-Strength TC Bolts: An Overview Material Composition Made from special steel designed to withstand heavy loads.

Building Materials Manufacturing

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Steel Bridge Webinar Series to Offer Solutions That Support Improvement of the National Infrastructure

“Cutting Carbon” Webinar Series to Feature Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Reducing the Embodied Carbon of Building Projects

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SYMETRI LAUNCHES NAVIATE ZERO, ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN WITH INNOVATIVE, GREEN TECHNOLOGY

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

Why Now is the Time for Sustainable Construction

Introducing Presto Geo P3: Expanding the Universe of Value Engineering Solutions

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings

Get Construction Talking Raises More Than $600,000 for Mental Health

Trinity Launches Sustainability Research

PTI Announces new Code and certification program for the post-tensioning industry

Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

Five Well Established Eco-Villages Around the World

New Autodesk Construction Cloud features help teams make early, more sustainable decisions

What Architects Look for in Building Product Manufacturers

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

Free Construction Courses | Building Your Skills in 2023

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

London Olympics Construction Is Safest in Recent Times | ENR.

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

Navigating Government Regulations in Construction Projects

Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review | ENR.

Team Members Left Hanging on Bid for Tappan Zee Bridge Project.

United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

Guidelines Issued for Recycled Plastic Bridges | ENR: Engineering.

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

New Industry Survey Says to Get Ready for Work Force Shortages.

Using High-Strength TC Bolts With Certifications In Residential Buildings

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