The Optimized Building
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FEBRUARY 21, 2024
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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events. According to Dr. W.
DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
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. Engineering Precision and Efficiency The DfMA approach is reshaping the engineering of mass timber projects by optimizing design and construction processes.
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New BJC Health Tower Breaks Ground in St. Louis
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 29, 2024
Because of the ever-evolving expectations for new healthcare facilities to provide visitors and patients with optimal comfort, the plans for the new tower included unique yet challenging design elements. PD5 Shoring Systems are lightweight systems with a small number of individual components to ensure optimal site performance.
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The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024
The Pro Builder
MARCH 13, 2024
The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:40 The Passive House Network has published a new resource that clarifies the expectations and roles of the certifier in certifying buildings to Passive House building standards. What is a Passive House?
PERI Delivers Formwork & Scaffolding Solutions for Boston’s Seaport Square
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 4, 2024
The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. PERI UP Flex Modular Scaffolding was specified for the stair towers and small one-off uses around the building. MAXIMO is significantly faster than conventional panel.
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Digital Twin Consortium Publishes Building Performance User Guide
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 25, 2023
BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. The guide also discusses digital twins’ positive effects in optimizing long-term building performance. “As
Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura® ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.
Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.
Massachusetts’ Oldest Movable Steel Truss Bridge Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Nation’s Largest Six-Span FRP Composite Vehicle Deck
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 31, 2023
Technicians found that the FRP deck was in optimal condition with minor maintenance needed for overlay cracking at the joints and connection holes,” says Scott Reeve, business development for CCG. “It CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions.
Housing slump sees construction output fall
Construction Enquirer
JULY 6, 2023
Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. “Fewer houses being built meant the sector was dragged down overall because civil engineering and commercial building projects remained relatively buoyant with stronger pipelines of work. Housing work (index at 39.6)
PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas
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., Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,
AI Resource Guide Released for Builders and Contractors
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
It also describes uses of AI during the construction project lifecycle, including preconstruction, construction, and building maintenance. We can lean on AI in achieving essential goals like upskilling, workforce development, knowledge transfer, supply chain optimization, enhanced safety design and planning, and much more,” says Scarpati.
Neusoft Reach’s Ambarella-Based Front Advanced Driver Assistance System Achieves Mass Production in Mainstream Passenger Car Models
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 12, 2023
Optimized training is carried out for the driving environment with localized characteristics in China, including structural road conditions and complex traffic scenarios, such as non-standard vehicles, pedestrians with abnormal posture, obscured pedestrians, fences, roadblocks and special lane lines. The X-Cube 3.0
New Snow Load Provisions for Standard ASCE 7-22
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.
ESFM USA® wins sustainability award from International Facility Management Association for impact of energy management solutions on carbon footprint
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 31, 2023
ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).
EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 23, 2023
EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.
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PERI Formwork Helps Lay Tracks for Massive Commuter Train Expansion
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Brightline Rail , a high-speed passenger rail system, is upgrading existing crossings and building new bridges to expand service across the state of Florida. PERI’s engineered solution delivered an efficient and lean system, striking a balance between hanger capacity, bracket spacing, and hanger rod loading to provide the optimal system.
SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
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.
Green light for Canary Wharf science tower
Construction Enquirer
JULY 19, 2023
Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 2027. Enabling works on the 3.3
Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
. “This partnership underscores a joint commitment to connect the office and the field throughout the design-build-operate lifecycle of construction projects.” “Caterpillar and Trimble have a long history of innovating together,” said Tony Fassino, Caterpillar Construction Industries group president. “We billion, Caterpillar Inc.
Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In Scarborough, Maine, a 51-unit apartment building will be designed to the principles of Universal Design for easy mobility with or without a wheelchair. Whenever we renovate a building, we typically add 5% accessible units where they weren’t intended to be, so we shoehorn in accessible units and we’re left with less space than we’d like.
Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term
The Pro Builder
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45 After enjoying robust demand during the pandemic, the single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) sector hasn’t been immune from the challenges facing the rest of the homebuilding industry in 2023.
Tristan Schwartzman Named “Energy Engineer of the Year for the Northeast US”
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 18, 2023
The firm is also one of the region’s leaders in certifying ENERGY STAR® buildings. Through energy audits and retro-commissioning projects, Tristan has optimized energy systems for many of the city’s largest commercial property owners.
Drones, Trees, and Water: A Highway Project in Romania
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 3, 2023
Based in Romania, Graphein is a service integrator for the construction industry–supporting engineering, surveying, 3D scanning and modeling, and building behavior monitoring–and an Autodesk partner. Despite the challenges, Sueran and Ursu made a bet when they founded the company, but, so far, they’ve played their cards right.
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How Are Builders Adopting AI?
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Panelists discussed AI’s ability to generate accurate ceiling plans and optimize material usage, bringing greater efficiency to construction processes. The general contractor identified precision, performance and materials as three areas where AI is already providing impact, said Roger Grant, vice president of building technology at NIBS.
Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.
5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.
Home Construction Slowdown Drives Decrease in Lumber Prices
The Pro Builder
JULY 1, 2024
Lumber prices have dropped significantly this year due to lower demand during the peak home-building season. Initially, there was optimism for 2024 due to a housing deficit and expectations of lower interest rates, leading to increased inventory.
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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.
Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market. And that market continues to grow , with no signs of slowing.
Unlocking AECO Knowledge with GPT: Natural Language Queries for Document Management
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Picture an architect standing in this library, wondering, “Which designs have been optimized for tropical climates?” A project manager could request, “Show all protocols for seismic safety in high-rise buildings,” and get immediate results. ’ The magic deepens when this is applied to the AECO world.
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The Foundations of a Smart City
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
As the Global Smart Cities Lead at Stantec, Huijbregts is able to “connect the dots…between everything [they] have to offer from mobility to buildings to water to infrastructure.” The first pillar is the acknowledgement that you need collaborative ecosystems to build smart cities.
Stantec designed the new Napa Valley Transportation Authority bus operations and maintenance facility
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 6, 2024
Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.
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Developer Test Drives New Concept: Turnkey, Luxury One-Bedroom Bungalows
The Pro Builder
MAY 1, 2023
It’s not typical to build a one-bedroom house for sale, which makes it a little risky. The Bungalows come fully furnished with a low-country coastal vibe and with optimized storage in every nook. offer buyers a turnkey option akin to a luxury hotel suite—one that's also an investment that can generate rental income.
Brown and Caldwell hires former utility executive to help water agencies navigate evolving challenges
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 31, 2023
She has managed organizations with annual multimillion-dollar capital and operating budgets and directed optimization efforts at utilities operating more than a dozen wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRF), creating clean water and valuable resources from billions of gallons of wastewater daily.
A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.
Women in Engineering: Leading by Example to Drive Change
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
After graduating with her bachelor’s degree and acquiring a professional engineering license in Arizona and California, she spent more than three decades building a career in the construction industry. Born in Iran, Mary Toutounchi, PE, Vice President, California Rail and Transit Practice Lead at Hill International, came to the U.S.
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Colorado-Based Manufacturer Uses Modular Homes to Improve Declining Housing Inventory
The Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2024
is building modular homes to help meet the demand for more housing in the mountain town. The manufacturer can build a two-bedroom home in nine days, which is cause for optimism among some housing industry experts who see potential for rolling out these modular homes in markets across the U.S.
AI in Home Building. What Now? What Next?
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
AI in Home Building. ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:00 Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. ai in home building Predictive AI , however, digs deep into Internet-accessible databases to find behavior patterns that can then be used to predict future conditions or behaviors. A good example is Arx City.
Commercial work rise sees construction return to growth
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 4, 2023
Robust increases in commercial building (index at 54.4) were offset by a steep fall in house building (43.0). “Meanwhile, another steep reduction in house building acted as a severe constraint on construction growth. and civil engineering (53.9) “Decisions about buying a new home are being delayed by many consumers.
Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.
LSU Civil Engineering Professor Aims to Create Offshore Energy Infrastructures That Resist Hurricanes, Aging
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 20, 2023
Second, he will advance the fundamental understanding of combined wind-surge-wave flow characteristics and predict wind-surge-wave pressures on offshore energy infrastructure and buildings. Lastly, he will study smart-sensing and damage diagnosis of critical civil infrastructure to achieve safe operation and optimized management/maintenance.
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