CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Embracing sustainability is a powerful strategy for business growth, offering environmental benefits, cost savings, and a competitive edge. The Business Case for Sustainability Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a driver of real business growth.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 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

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As the country focuses on sustainable development, key initiatives are being launched to address growing urban needs and support long-term economic resilience top construction projects. Projects focused on renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable transportation are set to receive significant funding. Estimated at $1.4

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Building Optimization Building Automation 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Setting new benchmarks in safety and resilience, pioneering engineering, sophisticated materials, and painstaking design produce buildings that withstand the worst challenges of nature. Creative ideas and cooperative practices merging mostly form modern, safe buildings with long-lasting effects.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Foundation Systems Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems 52

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Procore

APRIL 20, 2023

Procore.org , Procore’s social impact arm, provides full platform access to nonprofit builders who are focused on building a sustainable world for future generations to assist worthy causes with technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. °C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 98

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Functioning as a living lab, the center enables students to engage with sustainability practices, conduct environmental studies, and brainstorm solutions to various challenges. A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls.

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The secure flow of data is necessary to solve global infrastructure challenges, including the expansion of energy grids, modernization of transportation systems, and retrofitting of existing assets to meet sustainable development goals. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google.

Engineering 203

Engineering Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems Building Resilience 203

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.

Maintenance 130

Maintenance Electrical Systems Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 130

CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever design forecast, The Design Perspective. Resilient Urbanism: Designing adaptable cities to address climate change and population growth.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Resilience Energy Efficiency Building Design 52

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). Survey respondents commented on increased infrastructure work, office refurbishments, and resilient demand for a range of commercial projects. and civil engineering (53.9)

Building Resilience 168

Building Resilience Surveying Building Optimization Building Materials 168

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

The adoption of sustainable construction practices helps humans advance without harming nature which allows both to coexist peacefully. Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Zoning Green Building 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

Aura’s proprietary EaaS model offers clients sustainable heating, cooling, and domestic hot water solutions, without the upfront capital investment. Lucie Andlauer, CEO, Subterra Renewables, states “This partnership signals a definitive moment in the transition to sustainable cities.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development Project Management 246

CCR Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever design forecast, The Design Perspective. Resilient Urbanism: Designing adaptable cities to address climate change and population growth.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Resilience Energy Efficiency Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 14, 2024

By Zach Adams In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural design, sustainability has become non-negotiable. While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures.

Building Optimization 59

Building Optimization Building Design Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 5, 2024

— Join Green Builder Media on Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 ET for a free webinar on building net zero energy ready homes at an affordable pricepoint. Howard Building Science is building beautiful net zero energy ready homes in Granite Falls, N.C., Lake City, Colo. for around $200,000. Click here to reserve your seat.

Green Building 130

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization 130

Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

The $58 million project, while primarily designed to solve practical transit challenges, represents something more significant: a chance to redefine how public infrastructure projects approach sustainability in an era demanding greener solutions. These operational efficiencies directly translate to reduced emissions through optimized routing.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Green Building Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. ResilienceLens TM measures the “resilience value” of potential projects.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

Strong Tie

MARCH 12, 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie is participating in NHERI Converging Design , the third phase of testing a six-story mass timber building on the NHERI UCSD shake table. This project follows up on the testing of a ten-story mass timber building with the NHERI TallWood project. Learn more about this project and our live testing event.

Building Resilience 72

Building Resilience Building Design Structural Systems Building Optimization 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 5, 2024

Results The combination of Ductal’s concrete formulation expertise with CHRYSO & GCP’s admixture technologies, as well as the contractor’s optimized processes and equipment, overcame all challenges. Thanks to the innovations, expertise and collaboration, the bridge deck is now more durable and resilient with a low financial impact.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Materials Sustainability 246

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. Today, governments and private entities are increasingly implementing environmental regulations and incentives that reward companies for adopting sustainable practices.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 97

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Utilizing platforms like AI-driven project insights from Building Radar can streamline market research and decision-making, providing valuable data that informs strategic planning and execution. Building strong relationships through transparent and consistent communication helps in managing expectations and resolving conflicts swiftly.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Stakeholder Engagement Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

Pedestrian mobility and sustainable living would be prioritized in the design with extended bicycle routes and pedestrian pathways to encourage eco-friendly transportation through the site. The integration of nature, resilience, and environmental and social sustainability would be central to the project’s vision.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Building Optimization Sustainability Building Design 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

In today’s world, where environmental concerns are increasingly intertwined with every aspect of our lives, engineering design faces the formidable challenge of balancing functionality with sustainability.

Engineering 52

Engineering Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

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.

Building Optimization 130

Building Optimization Health Regulations Building Resilience Facility Management 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. What resilience means in contrast to strength is quite bigger in scope.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 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. Digital transformation means using digital technologies in every part of a business.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Neetha Vasan is a Senior Microclimate Scientist and Associate at Rowan William Davies & Irwin (RWDI) LLC, who specializes in building engineering with a focus on assessing the aerodynamic and wind resistant properties of construction projects. This in turn proves critical to improving pedestrian safety and comfort in urban planning.

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Real Estate Development Environmental Consulting Building Resilience 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

They lower indoor temperatures by reducing heat gaina feature particularly valuable for commercial buildings in hot climates. Their layered design includes reinforcements like fiberglass mats or polyester, which add resilience against cracking or weathering.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Structural Systems Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2024

Strategic additions to the water team further strengthen the firm’s expertise to provide effective and resilient solutions to support water infrastructure needs statewide. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. WSP in the U.S. wsp.com

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Electrical Systems 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones? It is important to note new builds in WUI zones are primarily residential, but commercial builds in these regions are not uncommon. Primarily for affordability.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Zoning Building Permits Building Optimization 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64